ES1259916U - ELEMENT FOR FASTENING MASKS FOR PERSONAL USE (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Element (1) to hold masks (2) for personal use, of the type of masks (2) that comprise a front body (20) that is covering the user's nose and mouth area, and some straps (21) fasteners that run behind the head (4) or the ears (5); characterized by comprising: - a flexible cord (10) that covers the back of the head (5), and - Fixing means arranged at the ends of the cord (10) and able to be fixed to the straps (21) of the mask (2). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

ELEMENT FOR FASTENING MASKS FOR PERSONAL USE

Object of the Invention

The present invention relates to an element for holding masks for personal use.

Background of the invention

In the current pandemic situation due to the COVID-19 disease caused by the coronavirus, the authorities recommend, when they do not require, the use of masks for personal use, of the different existing types depending on the situation or circumstances in each case .

These masks comprise a front body that covers the user's nose and mouth area and fastening straps that run behind the head or ears.

The use of masks is recommended or required in closed spaces, or when you cannot keep a certain distance from other people. As wearing the mask permanently is therefore unnecessary, and can be overwhelming and uncomfortable, in addition to preventing food or drink and shortening the logical use of the mask, many people put them on and take them off throughout the day. This is a problem, since they must handle them to store them or leave them on any surface, or some people wear them partially hanging by one ear and similar solutions that do not prevent the mask from falling or being blown by the wind, and they also result uncomfortable.

These drawbacks are solved with the use of the mask holding element of the invention.

Description of the invention

The element for holding masks for personal use of the invention is used with masks of the type that comprise an anterior body that covers the nose and mouth area of the user, and fastening straps that run behind the head or ears, and according to the invention comprises:

-a flexible cord of adequate length to cover the back of the head, and -a fixation means arranged at the ends of the cord and suitable to be attached to the mask straps.

As a suitable length to encompass the back of the head herein it is understood that it has a length equal to or greater than the contour of the head remaining from the points of attachment of the attachment means to the straps, which causes it to hang slightly on the nape of the neck and allow a certain amount of space when removing the mask, which will then hang from the neck over the chest.

In this way, the mask can be easily removed and put on as it remains in a position close to the face, leaves the hands free, and also minimizes the risk of the mask touching contaminated surfaces and may become contaminated, by reducing its handling.

Brief Description of Drawings

Figure 1.- Shows a view of the element of the invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a view of the element of the invention placed in a mask.

Figures 3 and 4 - Show views of a mask that carries the element of the invention, placed and removed from the face respectively.

Figure 5.- Shows a side view of a user of the element of the mask fastening element of the invention, where a blocker arranged in a fold of the cord can be seen to reduce the tension of the mask straps on the ears. It also shows an enlarged view of the area where the blocker is arranged.

Description of the Preferred Embodiment

The element (1) for holding masks (2) for personal use of the invention is applied to masks (2) of the type that comprise a front body (20) that covers the nose area and mouth of the user, and fixing straps (21) that run behind the head (4) or the ears (5), and according to the invention comprise:

-a flexible cord (10) of adequate length to cover the back of the head (5), and

-Fixing means arranged at the ends of the cord (10) and able to be attached to the straps (21) of the mask (2).

Ideally, the fixing means arranged at the ends of the cord (10) are removable, and ideally comprise clips (11), which allows the reuse of the same cord with many masks, which is a great advantage considering that The masks (2) are normally discarded after a few hours of use, and even allow direct attachment to the body (20) if the strap (21) breaks and the cord (10) has the appropriate length. Furthermore, it is preferred that said clamps (11) comprise a return spring, not shown, of its closed position since it has been found that this type of clamps are easier to fit and are more durable. Furthermore, the clamps (11) can comprise surfaces (12) suitable for displaying information (advertising, type of mask, etc.) whether it is glued, silk-screened, etc.

Additionally, the cord (10) may comprise a quick (button) blocker (7), the blocker (7) being arranged in a fold (25) of the cord (10) to be able to shorten the effective length thereof and thus be able to pull of the straps (21) and minimize friction of the straps against the ears, as seen in fig 5.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, and since the description made corresponds only to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it will be understood that within its essentiality, multiple variations of detail may be introduced, also protected, that may affect the shape, size or the manufacturing materials of the assembly or of its parts, without this implying any alteration of the invention as a whole, delimited only by the claims that are provided in the following.

Claims (6)

1. -Element (1) to hold masks (2) for personal use, of the type of masks (2) that comprise a front body (20) that is covering the user's nose and mouth area, and some straps ( 21) fasteners that run behind the head (4) or the ears (5); characterized by comprising. -a flexible cord (10) that is found covering the back of the head (5), and -a fixation means arranged at the ends of the cord (10) and suitable to be attached to the straps (21) of the mask ( two). 2. -Element (1) for fastening masks (2) for personal use according to claim 1, wherein the fastening means arranged at the ends of the cord (10) comprise removable fastening means. 3. -Element (1) for holding masks (2) for personal use according to claim 2, where the removable fixing means comprise clips (11). 4. -Element (1) for holding masks (2) for personal use according to claim 3, where the clamps comprise a spring to recover its closed position. 5. -Element (1) for holding masks (2) for personal use according to claim 3 or 4, where the clips (11) comprise surfaces (12) suitable for displaying information. 6. -Element (1) for fastening masks (2) for personal use according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cord (10) comprises a quick blocker (7) arranged in a fold of the cord (10) itself.