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Abstract

The present invention relates to a respiratory mask for filtering air consisting of a mask body, which is suitable for covering the nose and mouth of the mask wearer, comprising at least one holding means which is fastened to the respiratory mask and which is suitable for pulling the mask body against the face of the wearer. In this case, the mask body comprises at least one airlock device, through which connecting means, such as a straw, can be guided, so that the mask wearer can receive, for example inhale and/or drink, a use medium conveyed by the connecting means into an interior of the mask, i.e. the space between the face of the mask wearer and an inner surface of the mask, through his nose and/or mouth.

Claims

1. Respiratory mask (100) for filtering air consisting of: a mask body (1), which is suitable for covering the nose and mouth of the mask wearer, at least one holding means (2) which is fastened to the respiratory mask and which is suitable for pulling the mask body (1) against the face of the wearer, wherein the mask body (1) comprises at least one airlock device (3), through which connecting means, such as a straw, can be guided, so that the mask wearer can receive, for example inhale and/or drink, a use medium conveyed by the connecting means into an interior of the mask, i.e. the space between the face of the mask wearer and an inner surface of the mask, through his nose and/or mouth.

2. Respiratory mask (100) according to claim 1, wherein the airlock device (3) opens automatically, in particular also under pressure, as soon as the connecting means is at least partially guided through, and automatically closes again at least partially, preferably completely, as soon as the connecting means is guided out of the airlock device (3) again.

3. Respiratory mask (100) according to claim 1, wherein the airlock device (3) is formed by an opening in a wall of the mask body (1), into which an airlock element (31) of the airlock device (3) is inserted with a precise fit, and preferably in an airtight manner, wherein the airlock element (3) comprises an airlock opening (3) through which the connecting means can be guided into the interior.

4. Respiratory mask (100) according to claim 1, wherein the airlock element (31) has at least one closing element (310), through which the connecting means can be guided and which can be opened and closed again by mechanical force.

5. Respiratory mask (100) according to claim 1, wherein the closing element (310), provided that no connecting means is guided through it, is at least partially airtight, preferably completely airtight.

6. Respiratory mask (100) according to claim 1, wherein the closing element (310) is formed with a plastics material, for example a silicone, which can be pierced by the connecting means using mechanical force.

7. Respiratory mask (100) according to claim 1, wherein the closing element (310) forms at least one connecting slot (310A) or such a slot is formed in the closing element (310) so that the connecting means can be guided through this slot (310A), preferably non-destructively, into the interior of the mask.

8. Respiratory mask according to claim 1, wherein the closing element (310) is designed in the form of a flat, but at least partially flexible, stretchable and/or bendable form which is inserted in an air-flush manner into the opening of the wall of the mask body (1).

9. Method for producing a respiratory mask, in particular according to claim 1, comprising the following steps: providing at least one mask body (1) which is suitable for covering the nose and mouth of the mask wearer, introducing at least one through-opening (11) into the mask body, introducing at least one airlock device (3), which is configured and provided for allowing connecting means, such as a straw, to be guided through it, so that the mask wearer can receive, for example inhale and/or drink, a use medium conveyed by the connecting means into an interior of the mask, i.e. the space between the face of the mask wearer and an inner surface of the mask, through his nose and/or mouth.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0011] FIG. 1 is a front view of an exemplary respiratory mask in accordance with various aspects of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0012] FIG. 1 shows in this case a mask body 1 of a respiratory mask 100, which is suitable for covering the nose and mouth of the mask wearer, and at least one holding element 2 fastened to the respiratory mask 100, which is suitable for pulling against the face of the wearer, wherein the mask body 1 comprises at least one airlock device 3, through which connecting means, such as a straw, can be guided, whereby the mask wearer can receive, for example inhale and/or drink, a use medium conveyed by the connecting means into an interior of the mask, i.e. the space between the face of the mask wearer and an inner surface of the mask, through his nose and/or mouth.

[0013] The airlock device 3 is formed by an opening in a wall of the mask body, into which an airlock element 31 of the airlock device 3 is guided with a precise fit, and preferably in an airtight manner, wherein the airlock element 3 comprises an airlock opening 3 through which the connecting means can be guided into the interior, and wherein the airlock device 3 opens automatically, in particular also under pressure, as soon as the connecting means is at least partially guided through, and automatically closes again at least partially, preferably completely, as soon as the connecting means is guided out of the airlock device 3 again.

[0014] In addition, it is shown that the airlock element 31 has at least one closing element 310, through which the connecting means can be guided and which can be opened and closed again by mechanical force and which is at least partially airtight, preferably completely airtight, provided that no connecting means is guided through it.

[0015] The closing element 310 is an element formed with plastics material, for example a silicone, which can be pierced by the connecting means using mechanical force, and wherein the closing element 310 is designed in the form of a flat, but at least partially flexible, stretchable and/or bendable form which is inserted in an air-flush manner into the opening of the wall of the mask body 1.

[0016] In particular, the closing element 310 forms at least one connecting slot 310A, so that the connecting means can be guided through this slot 310A, preferably non-destructively, into the interior of the mask.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0017] 1 Mask body

[0018] 2 Holding means

[0019] 3 Airlock device

[0020] 11 Opening

[0021] 31 Airlock element

[0022] 100 Respiratory mask

[0023] 310 Closing element

[0024] 310A (Connecting) slot