Scented Face Mask Filter with Phytochemical Diffusion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional face masks do not effectively address the need for both air filtration and the release of volatile phytochemicals to promote relaxation in patients.
Innovation Solution
A scented filter system for sanitary face masks, comprising a mask with a diffusing structure that filters air and releases a volatile phytochemical, utilizing a framework, damper disk, and diffusion disks with activated carbon substrates and fragrant coatings to filter microorganisms and provide a pharmacologically active media.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a conventional face mask is used, then air filtration is provided, but volatile phytochemicals are not released to promote relaxation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines air filtration and volatile phytochemical release functions into a single mask system. The mask integrates a filter media layer for particle filtration and a fragrance delivery system with volatile phytochemicals, allowing both functions to operate simultaneously through the same breathing pathway.
Solution Approach 2:
The mask is designed to perform multiple functions: filtering airborne particles through the filter media and simultaneously releasing volatile phytochemicals through the fragrance delivery system. This multi-functional design allows a single device to address both air quality concerns and relaxation needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a diffusing structure with activated carbon substrate is added to the mask, then volatile phytochemicals are released, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The diffusing structure is nested within the mask assembly, with the activated carbon substrate positioned within the filter media layer. The volatile phytochemical reservoir is contained within the diffusing structure, creating a nested configuration where multiple functional elements are integrated within each other rather than as separate external components.
Solution Approach 2:
The mask utilizes thin film structures for the filter media and fragrance delivery components. The activated carbon substrate is presented as a thin layer or coating within the filter structure, and the volatile phytochemical release mechanism employs thin film or coated surfaces rather than bulky three-dimensional structures.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively filters air and releases a relaxing volatile phytochemical, enhancing patient comfort and air quality by removing microorganisms and providing a calming effect.
Implementation Method 1
a) filters the balance of the air that flows through the nose and mouth of a patient
Implementation Method 2
releases a volatile phytochemical into the air that flows through the nose and mouth of a patient
Data Source
AI summary
The scented filter system for a sanitary face mask is a medical device. The scented filter system for a sanitary face mask is adapted for use with a patient. The scented filter system for a sanitary face mask filters the air that flows through the nose and mouth of a patient. The scented filter system for a sanitary face mask a diffusing structure into a mask. The diffusing structure attaches to the mask. The mask filters the bulk of the air that flows through the nose and mouth of a patient. The diffusing structure: a) filters the balance of the air that flows through the nose and mouth of a patient; and, b) releases a volatile phytochemical into the air that flows through the nose and mouth of a patient.