FACE MASK WITH ADHESIVE ELASTIC TAPE FASTEN

Abstract

A face mask covering the face of a user has intended purpose of protecting the user's respiratory system. The face mask has ergonomic shaping for a comfortable fit and secure placement. The complete perimeter of the face mask has an adhesive elastic tape that is ergonomically shaped to hold properties and conform to the facial structure of the user. Removal tabs are connected to points of the elastic tape opposing the face mask contact side. The adhesive elastic tape is bordering the face mask on the area of the face mask, where there is contact to the user's facial skin. The shaping of the adhesive elastic tape conforms with the face mask's configuration, providing sufficient material overlap for bonding. Furthermore, the shape of the adhesive elastic tape has a thickness to maintain a tight grip and secure placement on the user's face with ergonomic fit attributes of facial structure.

Claims

1. An apparatus as shown and described herein.

2. A system as shown and described herein.

3. A method as shown and described herein.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The invention will be described in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings which represent preferred embodiments thereof:

[0016] FIG. 1.—shows a 45-degree frontside of a face mask with an adhesive elastic tape fasten according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 2.—shows a 45-degree frontside of a surgical face mask with removal tabs which is a part of one version of the of face mask with an adhesive elastic therapeutic tape fasten according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 3.—shows a front view of an N-grade respirator face mask with an adhesive elastic therapeutic tape fasten which is alternative version of a four pieced form fasten according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 4.—shows a side view of an N-grade surgical face mask with an elastic therapeutic tape fasten three pieced form particular version according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 5.—shows a backside view of a face mask with an adhesive elastic therapeutic tape of an alternative one-piece form fasten according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 6.—shows the ultrasonic lamination of isolation face mask layers with adhesive elastic tape fasten to make an ergonomic one-piece mask according to an exemplary embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In its most complete form according to an exemplary embodiment, the device is made up of the following components. These components are (1) face mask that is covering the face of the user that is constructed for the intended purpose of protecting the user's respiratory system. The face mask has ergonomic shaping for a comfortable fit and secure placement. (2) The complete perimeter of the face mask will have the adhesive elastic tape that is ergonomic shaped to hold properties and conform to the facial structure of the user. (3) Removal tabs are connected to points of the elastic tape opposing the face mask contact side. The adhesive elastic tape is bordering the face mask on the area of the face mask, where there is contact to the user's facial skin. The shaping of the adhesive elastic tape conforms with the face mask's configuration, providing sufficient material overlap for bonding. Furthermore, the shape of the adhesive elastic tape will have a thickness to maintain a tight grip and secure placement on the user's face with ergonomic fit attributes of facial structure.

[0023] It should further be noted that: face mask and tape bonding is with ultrasonic welding and lamination during construction to create a durable and secure connection of the material layers. The face mask material consists of but is not limited to, non-woven fabric, which has bacteria filtration efficiency and air permeability—masks made of polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, or polyester.

[0024] Mask described herein according to some embodiments can include, for example, a styrene-based polymer, an isoprene polymer, a low-density polyethylene copolymer, or mixtures thereof, and the like. Respiratory masks comprised of four layers of material: an outer layer of spun-bond polypropylene, the second layer of cellulose/polyester, the third layer of melt-blown polypropylene filter material and an inner (fourth) layer of spun-bound polypropylene. The adhesive elastic tape where joints are existing will be ultrasonically welded when more than one piece. The adhesive elastic tape material consists of but is not limited to a latex-free material with acrylic adhesive, which may be heat activated. The elastic is a non-linear elastic and porous composite material. The fabric has a plain weave, and its backside is equipped with an adhesive. The tape properties include but are not limited to materials with air permeability, water vapor permeability, and thermophysical properties. The tape is a non-linear elastic and porous composite material. The fabric has a plain weave, and its backside is equipped with an adhesive. In a relaxed state, porosity, together with air permeability and other heat and mass transfer characteristics, is mainly affected by the compact layer of adhesive on the woven fabric's surface. During tension, pores are expanding, so the transfer of air and water vapor is significantly increased. At the same time, heat transfer is reduced, which can positively affect user comfort. Removal tabs are but not limited to the composition of lightweight, durable material polyester. The removal tabs are ultrasonically welded to the edge of the elastic tape facing away from the face mask bonded point.

[0025] The most complete form of performing a method according to an exemplary embodiment associated with the disclosed device consists of the following steps (1) the tape alignment markers placed in line with the bridge of the nose and upper jawbone. (2) the sequence of the removal of the elastic tape backside is three steps to make a tight and accurate face mask connected to the user's face. From point one, the center of nose alignment to the lower cheekbone, from point two centers of nose alignment to the opposite side lower cheekbone, from location three the lower chin line across from left to right of the face mask and facial contact line. It should be noted that: application of the face mask sequencing order of method can be from multiple starts to finish directions.

[0026] FIG. 1 shows a (1) face mask, and the fasten being (2) adhesive elastic tape that is (3) ultrasonically laminated to the backside of the face mask according to an exemplary embodiment. The backside is the side of the face mask that will contact the user's face, and the adhesive side of the fasten is the side facing away from the front of the mask. (3) the ultrasonic lamination and welds at the seams of the elastic partitions secure the fasten into a single unit. There are markings at the weld point for correct alignment with the face mask and user's face position.

[0027] FIG. 2 shows a (1) surgical face mask that is using (2) preferably adhesive elastic therapeutic tape as the fasten with an ergonomically shaped form for the facial structure of the user according to an exemplary embodiment. The fasten has an anchor and stretching properties that provide conforming shape to the facial features. There are porous attributes to the material which provide breathable comfort for the skin surface (3); there are the ultrasonic welds that attach the preferably adhesive elastic therapeutic tape to the backside of the surgical face mask creating a singular unit. There are (4) polyester removal tabs to easily and safe removal of the surgical mask.

[0028] FIG. 3 Shows the front view of an (1) N-grade respirator face mask with a fasten (2) adhesive elastic therapeutic tape and is four pieces ergonomically (3) ultrasonically welded to shape the face mask and the user's face according to an exemplary embodiment. The (1) preferably N-grade respirator face mask is (3) ultrasonically welded together with the (2) preferably adhesive elastic therapeutic tape fasten at the backside of the face mask. (4) preferably Polyester non-adhesive removal tabs.

[0029] FIG. 4 shows a side view (1) preferably an N-grade surgical face mask and (2) preferably elastic therapeutic tape ergonomically shaped to a user's face according to an exemplary embodiment. (3) The ultrasonic welds and lamination around the complete perimeter of the face mask sealed the contact of the (2) elastic tape non-adhesive side to the face mask's frontside. This particular drawing is a three-piece welded fasten. The (4) removal tabs have markers to make alignment of the fasten to the user's facial points and for convenient removal of the face mask.

[0030] FIG. 5 shows a backside of (1) surgical mask (2) with one-piece ergonomic shaped fasten made preferably with elastic therapeutic adhesive tape (3) ultrasonic welded and ultrasonic laminated together with a face mask for an alternative version according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 6 shows a (6) multilayer construction (1) face mask (2) with preferably adhesive elastic therapeutic tape (5) ultrasonically laminating face mask layers with elastic adhesive layer into one ergonomic shape to fit securely on a user's face and of an alternative version according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0032] In an exemplary embodiment, a face mask covering the face of a user has intended purpose of protecting the user's respiratory system. The face mask has ergonomic shaping for a comfortable fit and secure placement. The complete perimeter of the face mask has an adhesive elastic tape that is ergonomically shaped to hold properties and conform to the facial structure of the user. Removal tabs are connected to points of the elastic tape opposing the face mask contact side. The adhesive elastic tape is bordering the face mask on the area of the face mask, where there is contact to the user's facial skin. The shaping of the adhesive elastic tape conforms with the face mask's configuration, providing sufficient material overlap for bonding. Furthermore, the shape of the adhesive elastic tape has a thickness to maintain a tight grip and secure placement on the user's face with ergonomic fit attributes of facial structure.

[0033] Different features, variations and multiple different embodiments have been shown and described with various details. What has been described in this application at times in terms of specific embodiments is done for illustrative purposes only and without the intent to limit or suggest that what has been conceived is only one particular embodiment or specific embodiments. It is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to any single specific embodiments or enumerated variations. Many modifications, variations and other embodiments will come to mind of those skilled in the art, and which are intended to be and are in fact covered by this disclosure. For example, all combinations and permutations of the above-described features and embodiments may be utilized in conjunction with the invention. It is indeed intended that the scope of this disclosure should be determined by a proper legal interpretation and construction of the disclosure, including equivalents, as understood by those of skill in the art relying upon the complete disclosure present at the time of filing.