ES1263170U - NASAL PROTECTIVE MASK (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Nasal protective mask that allows to maintain the safety of people against the presence of pollutants in the environment, characterized in that it is made up of a set of two flexible and hollow structures (20) in the shape of a truncated cone, similar to the shape of a thimble and that allows it to be inserted into the nostrils (10) of the user, where said flexible structures (20) are joined together by means of a bridge (30). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

NASAL PROTECTIVE MASK

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention reveals a protective mask for the nose that allows to maintain the safety of people against the presence of pollutants in the environment, as well as viruses when they are eating or drinking, whether in restaurants, terraces or the like.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently the levels of environmental pollution that are affecting the entire planet, as well as the evolution of different viruses that have created resistance to drugs and treatments, mutating, for example, influences, their level of transformation has caused the viruses that affect exclusively to animals they mutate and infect man, as is the case with Covid-19. Due to its highly contagious quality, this virus is transmitted through aerosols that travel through the environment, when talking, coughing, sneezing and breathing. These viruses have claimed many lives in recent times, and today we are threatened by large-scale pandemics of multiple virus strains.

To avoid transmitting a contagious disease from person to person, several recommendations have been given, such as covering the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and not doing it directly on the hand. The symptoms of these influences and, in particular the Covid-19 and the like, most of the characteristics are: persistent, intense cough, pain, burning throat, difficulty breathing, severe headaches, high fever and nasal congestion. So that coughing, talking, sneezing, breathing from infected people does not infect other people, it is recommended that infected or uninfected people wear face masks with a filter, which fits over the ears or head.

It is well known that the existence of protective masks with air filters to protect the user from infections in the environment, as in the American patent US 5,468,8566 where a mask to filter the inhaled and / or exhaled air from the mouth and the nose creating an airtight seal. Different elements have been designed. For example, surgical masks, face masks, masks to breathe fresh air in polluted environments that purify the air exhaled through the mouth and nose, when coughing and sneezing in the cases of people infected with flu, colds and other illnesses.

A problem that currently arises is when people who are in restaurants, bars or similar, eat or drink, which forces them to remove their mask, in such a way that they are exposed to viruses entering through the nostrils . Therefore, it is necessary to have a protective mask that is used exclusively on the nose, in such a way that people who attend catering establishments are protected at all times.

In the state of the art, the Spanish patent application ES2238922 reveals an individualized nasal mask for ventilation with continuous positive air pressure constituted by an internal layer of thermo-moldable soft silicone (1) that is made by means of a heat-vacuum machine on a individualized plaster model of the patient's nose and perinasal area, and by a rigid thermo-moldable vinyl cover (2) that is made over the previous one using the same heat-vacuum machine. The two layers are independent and are perforated at sea level, to allow the passage of two tubular couplings of variable dimensions (3) that connect the ventilation system with the inside of the nose. Two wire handles are incorporated on the rigid cover that serve to anchor the system of tapes that secures the mask to the nose (4). Due to its structure and dimensions, the problem with this mask is that it can only be used in clinics and hospitals for patients who are hospitalized and connected to artificial respirators, so it is not a mask that can be carried and used in nursing homes. restoration.

The present invention satisfactorily solves the problem of the state of the art, since with the proposed nasal mask it allows the protection of the user against contamination and viruses present when eating or drinking in public places, the nasal mask comprises at least two elements hollow and flexible in the shape of a truncated cone to be inserted into the user's nostrils and joined together by a bridge that allows the set to be held on the nose in a comfortable and safe way.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of the practical realization of the same, it is attached as an integral part of said description, a set of drawings where, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- shows a front view of the nasal mask of the invention, where the user's nose is shown and how the assembly formed by the flexible structures (20) and the bridge (30) that joins them together are coupled.

Figure 2.- shows a front view of the nasal mask of the invention, where the user's nose is shown, the flexible structures (20) with the air filter (40) attached and the bridge (30).

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention reveals a nasal protective mask that can be used in public places, particularly when the user eats or drinks, preventing the user from being infected with viruses present in the environment. The mask of the invention is made of high quality flexible materials, its structure being simple and comfortable for the user.

The nasal protective mask is made up of a set of two flexible and hollow structures (20) in the shape of a truncated cone, similar to the shape of a thimble and that allows it to be inserted into the nostrils (10) of the user, where said structures Flexible tubes (20) are connected to each other by means of a bridge (30). The set formed by the hollow flexible structures (20) and the bridge (30) can be joined integrally or alternatively, the set can be coupled by means of joining that allow the bridge (30) to be separated from the flexible structures (20). The flexible and hollow structures (20) in the shape of a truncated cone are made of flexible materials so that it can be adjusted in the nostrils, in such a way that it is independent of their size, the bridge (30) can be manufactured in materials disposable like cardboard or similar.

The hollow internal section of the flexible structures (20) allow an air filter (40) to be attached to each of the hollow flexible structures (20), where the filter can be made of surgical material, FPP2 (filters for facial pieces) or similar , which increases protection and allows compliance with current European legislation. The mask of the invention does not irritate the skin, increases the time of use by more than 30%, being comfortable and soft, it also has high-efficiency electrostatic filtration.

Claims (1)

1 - Nasal protective mask that allows to maintain the safety of people against the presence of pollutants in the environment, characterized in that it is made up of a set of two flexible and hollow structures (20) in the shape of a truncated cone, similar to the shape of a thimble and that allows it to be inserted into the nostrils (10) of the user, where said flexible structures (20) are joined together by means of a bridge (30). 2 - Nasal protective mask according to claim 1, characterized in that the set formed by the hollow flexible structures (20) and the bridge (30) are joined together. 3 - Nasal protective mask according to claim 1, characterized in that the set formed by the hollow flexible structures (20) and the bridge (30) are coupled by means of union that allow the bridge (30) to be separated from the flexible structures ( twenty). 4 - Nasal protective mask according to claim 1, characterized in that the internal hollow section of the flexible structures (20) allow coupling an air filter (40) in each of the hollow flexible structures (20). 5 - Nasal protective mask according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the air filter (40) is a filter made of surgical material. 6 - Nasal protective mask according to claim 4 characterized in that the air filter (40) is a FPP2 filter (filters for facial pieces). 7 - Nasal protective mask according to claim 1 characterized in that the bridge (30) is made of cardboard or the like.