ES2904574A1 - Facial mask support system and procedure (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Facial mask support device (12) (13) with a central support (1) comprising: Hinges (2), a pies (3), a pin adjustment (4), a nose coupling (5) and Side supports (6). And a mask comprising: a filter material (9), a fixing band (10) and elastic strips (11), characterized in that the mask is coupled to the central support (1) by means of a fixing band (10) and supports Side (6) so that once the set disappears the tension of the elastic strips (11) into the auditory pavilions. Being variants to the previous configuration, the incorporation of a temperature sensor (7) and another humidity (8). Device procedure comprising the coupling stages of the elements, their maintenance and care of the user. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

FACE MASK SUPPORT DEVICE AND PROCEDURE

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION :

The present invention refers to a system and a method for supporting a facial mask, for example, a surgical one. For this, a malleable fastening to which the mask is attached is proposed with optional temperature detection elements (above a predetermined standard value) and detection of exhaustion of the useful life of the mask, also according to predetermined parameters depending on the characteristics. of the mask and according to the references indicated by the manufacturer. The system and procedure for supporting the face mask, object of the present invention, are applicable in the field of industry dedicated to the supply and marketing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), especially in groups that are forced to use it continuously. the face mask.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:

After carrying out a search on the net and especially in the databases of free access to the public, nothing equal or similar to what is presented here has been found. It is true that the components are well known and exist separately, but not in the combination or arrangement proposed here. There have been several types of masks for years that are basically divided into two groups, surgical (especially designed to protect other people than the person wearing it) and filtering (especially designed to protect the user from inhaling external environmental contaminants including pathogens and with subtypes FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3)

The advantage of the system that is presented with this application, with respect to the state of the art described, is that it provides a solution to the problem that arises when there is prolonged use of the mask, for example, in continuous face-to-face public attention, when tightness in the auditory pavilion where the rubber bands of the mask are fixed or irritation in the contact contour of the mask. On the other hand, the solution proposed in this application has also taken into account the importance of the user knowing at all times the estimate of the exhaustion of the useful life of his mask, reduction of humidity and control of his body temperature as an indication primary screening against a possible infection or pathology.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION :

The face mask support device is essentially made up of two elements:

A mask support constituted by a malleable material that adapts to the contour of the face at the height of the nose, from which two pins are articulated, one on each side of the support, from the end of the straight section of each pin, an element protrudes that acts as lateral support and that allows to fix the elastic strap of the mask. This central support, in turn, presents two optional variants:

On the one hand, a temperature sensor, which sends a signal that the body temperature is abnormal. As a specific embodiment, using thermochromic ink or another that performs a similar function, which in contact with the skin indicates body temperature, as an indication of a pathology or discomfort. This temperature indication can be visible to the outside to facilitate temperature control in places such as educational centers, airports or spaces where temperature control is a legal requirement to restrict access. However, this display of the personal body temperature signal to the outside must reconcile the users' right to privacy.

And, on the other hand, in contact with the interior air space of the facial mask, a humidity sensor, which emits a saturation signal, as a specific embodiment, using silica gel that changes color depending on the degree of humidity. saturation. This humidity sensor has the capacity to absorb humidity, since it is well known that when you breathe continuously through a mask, the level of humidity inside increases and this is a parameter that is used to control the saturation of the mask. itself, and, therefore, is an indication to proceed with its disposal, renovation or recycling. At the same time, humidity is reduced and thus contributes to reducing the user's discomfort, avoiding irritations due to the condensation of respiratory humidity.

A face mask that is fixed to the central support constituted by a main body made up of a filtering material in the upper part of which it has an element that allows fixing to the central support and in the lower part it has two elastic straps to be attached to the lateral supports. Being characteristic of this mask that it is not fixed by any element to the auditory pavilion.

The two optional variants, although they have been described to be included in the support of the face mask, can technically be incorporated in any conventional model of mask without the described support, especially in the temperature sensor variant due to its ease of design, manufacturing and price, it would suffice to apply slight modifications (print said thermochromic ink on the inside of the mask fabric on a surface part in direct contact with the skin)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:

Figure 1: Mask holder

1. Center support

2. Hinges

3. Sideburns

4. Pin Adjustment

5. Coupling to nose

6. Side supports

7.Temperature sensor

8. Humidity sensor

Figure 2: Mask adapted to support 9. Filter material

10. Fixing band

11. Elastic straps

Figure 3: Support-Mask Assembly.

12. Mask holder

13. Mask adapted to the support DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT:

Face mask support device that is made up of two elements:

In view of figure 1, we have the support of the mask formed by a central support (1) made of a malleable material that adapts to the contour of the face with a fold (5) at the height of the nose. Said malleable material is covered with a hypoallergenic and soft material to avoid friction or irritation in contact with the skin. From said central support, two pins (4) are articulated by means of screws (2), one on each side of the support, and which end with a curved shape (3) that rests on each auditory pavilion. Said pins are adjustable in length as they are made up of two pieces, one being inserted inside the other. At the end of the straight section of each temple, and just before the curvature that adapts to the auditory pavilion, an element protrudes that acts as a lateral support (6) and that allows the elastic strap of the mask to be fixed.

The central support, as variant 1 on the basic configuration described, incorporates a temperature sensor (7) characterized in that it offers a signal based on the change in body temperature. The temperature sensor (7) is incorporated into any type of mask or mask support. The temperature sensor (7) provides a visible signal from inside or outside the mask.

The temperature sensor (7) as an embodiment is made up of thermochromic ink in contact with the skin on the inside of the mask. The temperature sensor (7) made up of thermochromic ink can be of any color and graphic design.

The embodiment with thermochromic ink has the characteristic that it changes color, said ink being tared or designed to change based on body temperature from medical alert parameters, with letters appearing or symbols in any color, but preferably bright or striking colors when the temperature is abnormal or indicative of a pathology or discomfort.

Said central support, as variant 2 on the basic configuration described, incorporates a humidity sensor (8) capable of emitting a saturation signal. The humidity sensor (8) as an embodiment is made up of silica gel, with the capacity to absorb humidity, change color depending on the saturation level and reverse its humidity level through some drying procedure. The humidity sensor (8) is incorporated into any type of mask or mask support

The humidity sensor (8) as an embodiment, is housed in an internal space in the central support on the lower side in contact with the internal air space of the face mask, whose function is to house as an embodiment a silica gel-based compound sensitive to moisture with the ability to absorb moisture and change color or tone when its absorption capacity reaches its end and finally with the ability to reverse its moisture content and therefore color, through some drying procedure (for example drying in the sun or using a conventional oven)

In view of figure 2, a face mask that is fixed to the central support constituted by a main body composed of a filtering material (9) in the upper part of which has a fixing band (10) that allows fixing to the central support ( 1) incorporating elastic straps (11) in the lower part to be attached to the lateral supports (6), being especially characteristic of this mask that it is not fixed by any element to the auditory pavilion, freeing it from tensions.

In view of figure 3, the support mask assembly appears, being characteristic of the assembly the release of the tension of the elastic strips (11) of the auditory pavilion, avoiding discomfort and irritation and producing the fixation of the mask with a mechanism similar to that of some glasses.

Facial mask support procedure comprising the following stages:

First, the user must adapt the central support to the contour of his face at the height of the nose, avoiding leaving spaces where air can enter.

Second, the central support adapts using the temple adjustment, stretching or contracting, to the personal position of the ears.

Third, the special adaptation mask for this device adheres to the central support at the top, avoiding folds or spaces where air can enter or exit.

Fourth, the user places the anterior assembly holding it in front above the nose and in the back by the ears.

Fifth, the user fixes the elastic straps of the mask to the side supports, checking that there are no folds around the perimeter of the mask where air could enter or leave.

Sixth, for supports that have a humidity sensor as an optional variant, when the user perceives that the color of the absorbent compound changes or they perceive condensation due to the persistent humidity exhaled on the inside of the mask, they will proceed as follows:

- Removal of the support in an aseptic space.

- Observation of the color of the absorbent compound to confirm if it is saturated by comparison with standard shades attached to the supply of the device.

- If the color of the absorbent compound indicates that it is saturated, remove it from the central support for subsequent drying or purchase a new one and discard, renew or recycle the mask.

- Insertion of a new absorbent compound in the central support. - Placement of a new mask according to the Seventh general procedure, for supports that have a temperature sensor as an optional variant, when the user perceives discomfort and whenever the protection device is removed, proceed as follows:

- Removal of the support in an aseptic space.

- Observation of the color, letters or symbols made up of the body temperature warning thermochromic ink, by comparison with the standard tones supplied with the device.

- If the color of these letters or symbols indicates a fever or an abnormal body temperature, the body temperature will be checked using an approved thermometer and, depending on the result, proceed as indicated by the health authorities.

It is not considered necessary to make this description more extensive so that any person skilled in the art understands the scope of the invention and the advantages derived from it. The terms in which this report has been written must always be taken in a broad and non-limiting sense. The materials, shape and arrangement of the elements will be subject to variation as long as this does not imply an alteration of the essential characteristics of the system and procedure.

Claims (10)

1. Face mask support device comprising a central support (1), some hinges (2), some pins (3), an adjustment of pins (4), a coupling to the nose (5) and some lateral supports (6) . And, a mask comprising: a filtering material (9), a fixing band (10) and elastic strips (11), characterized in that the mask is attached to the central support (1) by means of a fixing band (10) and lateral supports (6) so that once the assembly is attached, the tension of the elastic strips (11) in the auditory pavilions disappears. Device for supporting a facial mask, according to claim 1, as a complementary variant 1 of the basic configuration, characterized in that it incorporates a temperature sensor (7) that offers a signal based on the change in body temperature. 3. Facial mask support device, according to the preceding claims, the temperature sensor (7) characterized in that it is incorporated into any type of mask or mask support. 4. Facial mask support device, according to the previous claims, the temperature sensor (7) with temperature signal characterized in that the signal is visible from any inside or outside part of the mask. 5. Facial mask support device, according to the previous claims, the temperature sensor (7) characterized in that it is composed of thermochromic ink, which in contact with the skin on the inside of the mask, emits a color according to body temperature . 6. Facial mask support device, according to the previous claims, the thermochromic ink temperature sensor (7) characterized in that the ink is of any color and graphic design. Device for supporting a face mask, according to claim 1, as a complementary variant 2 of the basic configuration, characterized in that it incorporates a humidity sensor (8) capable of emitting a saturation signal. 8. Facial mask support device, according to claims 1 and 7, the humidity sensor (8) characterized in that it is incorporated into any type of mask or mask support. 9. Facial mask support device, according to claims 1, 7 and 8, the humidity sensor (8) characterized in that it is composed of silica gel, with the capacity to absorb humidity, change color according to the level of saturation and reverse its moisture level by some drying procedure. 10. Facial mask support procedure comprising the steps: - Adaptation of the central support (1) to the contour of your face at the height of the nose, avoiding leaving spaces through which air can enter. - Adaptation of the central support by adjusting the pins (4) by stretching or contracting according to the personal position of the auditory pavilions. - Coupling of the mask to the central support (1) by means of the fixing band (10) avoiding folds where air can enter or exit. - Facial placement of the previous set, holding it in front and above the nose and at the back by the auditory pavilions. - Attaching the elastic straps (11) of the mask to the side supports (6), checking that there are no folds around the perimeter. - For variant 1 of supports that incorporate a temperature sensor (7), upon perceiving discomfort, the user will proceed as follows: removal of the support in an aseptic space. If the sensor indicates abnormal body temperature, a second check will be made with a conventional thermometer and if the thermal abnormality is confirmed, action will be taken in accordance with the instructions of the health authorities. - For variant 2 of supports with humidity sensor (8), proceed as follows: removal of the support in an aseptic space. Saturation check by color change tone, which if positive, silica gel is extracted for drying or acquisition of a new one and subsequent repositioning in the central support (1) and renewal of the mask.