SCENTED FACE MASK
A scented face mask, including a main body to be worn on a face of a user and prevent movement of at least one of at least one pathogen and at least one liquid droplet therethrough, a scented liner disposed on at least a portion of the main body to prevent at least one odor to move through the main body, a first fastening edge disposed on at least a portion of a first edge of the main body to prevent at least one of stains and makeup from moving toward each surface of the main body, and a plurality of second fastening edges disposed on at least a portion of a plurality of second edges of the main body to prevent at least one of stains and makeup from moving toward each surface of the main body.
The present general inventive concept relates generally to a face mask, and particularly, to a scented face mask.
2. Description of the Related ArtHealthcare workers often encounter unpleasant smells while taking care of patients. In particular, odor may result from vomit, feces, infections, and/or body odors from the patients. These types of odors make it difficult for healthcare workers to perform their duties.
Most healthcare workers will wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect themselves from infection. Some of the most common types of PPE include face masks and/or gloves. In most cases, a face mask is worn to protect a healthcare worker from infectious diseases caused by a virus and/or bacteria. As such, the face mask only protects against water droplets that can cause an infection.
Therefore, there is a need for a scented face mask that emits a fresh scent while also protecting against infectious disease.
SUMMARYThe present general inventive concept provides a scented face mask.
Additional features and utilities of the present general inventive concept will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the general inventive concept.
The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may be achieved by providing a scented face mask, including a main body to be worn on a face of a user and prevent movement of at least one of at least one pathogen and at least one liquid droplet therethrough, a scented liner disposed on at least a portion of the main body to prevent at least one odor to move through the main body, a first fastening edge disposed on at least a portion of a first edge of the main body to prevent at least one of stains and makeup from moving toward each surface of the main body, and a plurality of second fastening edges disposed on at least a portion of a plurality of second edges of the main body to prevent at least one of stains and makeup from moving toward each surface of the main body.
The main body may include an inner layer to contact the face of the user and prevent movement of at least one of the at least one pathogen and the at least one liquid droplet therethrough, and an outer layer connected to the inner layer to prevent damage to the inner layer.
The outer layer may be constructed of a more rigid material with respect to the inner layer.
The scented liner may be enclosed between the inner layer and the outer layer.
The scented liner may prevent the at least one odor by emitting a fragrance therefrom.
The scented liner may prevent the at least one odor by absorbing the at least one odor.
The scented face mask may further include a plurality of adjustable straps movably disposed on at least a portion of the main body to connect to the user.
The scented face mask may further include a plurality of first cord receiving channels disposed on at least a portion of the main body to receive a first end of the plurality of adjustable straps therein, and a plurality of second cord receiving channels disposed on at least a portion of the main body to receive a second end of the plurality of adjustable straps therein.
The plurality of first cord receiving channels may extend an entire length of a top edge of the main body.
These and/or other features and utilities of the present generally inventive concept will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:
Various example embodiments (a.k.a., exemplary embodiments) will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some example embodiments are illustrated. In the figures, the thicknesses of lines, layers and/or regions may be exaggerated for clarity.
Accordingly, while example embodiments are capable of various modifications and alternative forms, embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure. Like numbers refer to like/similar elements throughout the detailed description.
It is understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.).
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, should the present disclosure give a specific meaning to a term deviating from a meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill, this meaning is to be taken into account in the specific context this definition is given herein.
LIST OF COMPONENTS
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- Scented Face Mask 100
- Main Body 110
- Inner Layer 111
- Outer Layer 112
- Scented Liner 120
- First Fastening Edge 130
- Second Fastening Edges 140
- Adjustable Straps 150
- Cord 151
- Movable Knob 152
- First Cord Receiving Channels 160
- Second Cord Receiving Channels 170
The scented face mask 100 may be constructed from at least one of cloth, metal, plastic, and rubber, etc., but is not limited thereto.
The scented face mask 100 may include a main body 110, a scented liner 120, a first fastening edge 130, a plurality of second fastening edges 140, a plurality of adjustable straps 150, a plurality of first cord receiving channels 160, and a plurality of second cord receiving channels 170, but is not limited thereto.
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The main body 110 may be removably disposed on at least a portion of a face of a user. In other words, the main body 110 may be worn on the face of the user.
The main body 110 may include an inner layer 111 and an outer layer 112, but is not limited thereto.
The inner layer 111 may be a soft material (e.g., cloth, cotton). Also, the inner layer 111 may be similar to M95, N95, and/or KN95 material.
The inner layer 111 may be a sterile layer. More specifically, the inner layer 111 may be disposed on at least a portion of a first side of the main body 110 to be worn against a portion of the face of the user. Moreover, the inner layer 111 may be designed to prevent movement of at least one pathogen (e.g., virus, bacteria, parasite, fungus) and/or at least one liquid droplet (e.g., water, mucus) therethrough. As such, the inner layer 111 may prevent inhalation of the at least one pathogen and/or the at least one liquid droplet by the user.
The outer layer 112 may disposed on at least a portion of a second side of the main body 110 opposite with respect to the first side. The outer layer 112 may have a more rigid material with respect to the inner layer 111. In other words, the outer layer 112 may have a rougher texture with respect to the inner layer 111. Also, the outer layer 112 may have a waterproof material, such that at least one liquid in contact thereof may move (i.e., roll) off the outer layer 112. The outer layer 112 may protect and/or prevent damage to the inner layer 111.
The scented liner 120 may be disposed on at least a portion of the inner layer 111. Alternatively, the scented liner 120 may be disposed between (i.e., within) the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112. In other words, the scented liner 120 may be enclosed between the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112. The scented layer 120 may be constructed to have and/or emit a fragrance (e.g., mint, leaves, eucalyptus, lavender, ocean breeze, pine, potpourri, lemon, and/or orange). As such, the scented liner 120 may eliminate, mask, and/or prevent any odor to be inhaled and/or move through the outer layer 112 and/or the inner layer 111. Accordingly, the scented liner 120 may prevent unpleasant odors (e.g., vomit, feces, infections, and/or body odors from a patient) reaching the user performing healthcare work.
Alternatively, the scented liner 120 may absorb the unpleasant odors. In particular, the scented liner 120 may be constructed of activated charcoal, baking soda, coffee grinds, tea, vinegar, and/or oats. As such, the scented liner 120 may absorb the unpleasant odors prior to the air reaching the user while the inner layer 111 remains disposed over the face of the user.
The first fastening edge 130 may include a wire, a band, and a twine, but is not limited thereto.
The first fastening edge 130 may be disposed on at least a portion of a first edge (e.g., a top edge) of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112. The first fastening edge 130 may prevent stains and/or makeup from moving toward a surface of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112. Also, the first fastening edge 130 may at least partially deform (i.e., bend, flex, contort) around the face of the user to change to a shape of the face of the user. For example, the first fastening edge 130 may be adjusted to bend around a nose of the user, such that the main body 110 has a shape similar to the shape of the face of the user. The first fastening edge 130 may retain the shape of the face of the user after removal from the face of the user due to the wire, band, and/or the twine.
Each of the plurality of second fastening edges 140 may include a wire, a band, and a twine, but is not limited thereto.
The plurality of second fastening edges 140 may be disposed on at least a portion of each second edge (e.g., a first side edge, a second side edge) of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112. Each of the plurality of second fastening edges 140 may prevent stains and/or makeup from moving toward the surface of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112. Also, each of the plurality of second fastening edges 140 may at least partially deform (i.e., bend, flex, contort) around the face of the user to change to the shape of the face of the user. For example, each of the plurality of second fastening edges 140 may be adjusted to bend around cheeks and/or jaw of the user, such that the main body 110 has a shape similar to the shape of the face of the user.
Each of the plurality of adjustable straps 150 may include a cord 151 and a movable knob 152, but is not limited thereto. A first of the plurality of adjustable straps 150 may be disposed on at least a portion of the first edge of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112 and a second of the plurality of adjustable straps 150 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second edge of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112.
The cord 151 may be elastic and/or flexible. More specifically, the cord 151 may bend, stretch, and/or expand in response to an application of force (e.g., pushing, pulling) thereto.
The cord 151 may be movably (i.e., slidably) disposed at a first end on at least a portion of the first edge and/or the second edge of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112. Additionally, the cord 151 may be movably (i.e., slidably) disposed at a second end on at least a portion of the first edge and/or the second edge of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112. However, the second end of the cord 151 may be disposed at a distance away from the first end of the cord 151. Also, the cord 151 may move toward and/or within the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112 in response to moving in a first direction, and move away from and/or out of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112 in response to moving in a second direction. As such, a length of the cord 151 may be adjusted. The cord 151 may be worn and/or connect around at least a portion of the body of the user, such as a head, a neck, and/or an ear of the user.
The movable knob 152 may be disposed on at least a portion of the cord 151 through at least one cord receiving aperture. The movable knob 152 may move along a length of the cord 151 in response to moving the cord 151 through the at least one cord receiving aperture. Also, the movable knob 152 may be used to adjust the length of the cord 151, such that the cord 151 may fit around at least a portion of the body of the user, such as the head, the neck, and/or the ear of the user.
A first of the plurality of first cord receiving channels 160 may be disposed on at least a portion of the first edge of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112 and a second of the plurality of first cord receiving channels 160 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second edge of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112.
Each of the plurality of first cord receiving channels 160 may receive the first end of the cord 151 therein. The plurality of first cord receiving channels 160 may facilitate movement of the cord 151 with respect to the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112. A length of the plurality of first cord receiving channels 160 may extend an entire length of the top edge of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112. As such, the plurality of first cord receiving channels 160 may be a single, first cord receiving channel 160. Accordingly, the first end of the cord 151 of each of the plurality of adjustable straps 150 may merge within the first cord receiving channel 160 to be a single, cord 151 and/or a single, adjustable strap 150.
A first of the plurality of second cord receiving channels 170 may be disposed on at least a portion of the first edge of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112 and a second of the plurality of second cord receiving channels 170 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second edge of the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112.
Each of the plurality of second cord receiving channels 170 may receive the second end of the cord 151 therein. The plurality of second cord receiving channels 170 may facilitate movement of the cord 151 with respect to the inner layer 111 and/or the outer layer 112.
Therefore, the scented face mask 100 may improve a working environment of a healthcare worker by providing a pleasant fragrance and/or preventing inhalation of the at least one pathogen and/or the at least one liquid droplet by the user. Also, the scented face mask 100 may increase comfort of the user while being worn.
The present general inventive concept may include a scented face mask 100, including a main body 110 to be worn on a face of a user and prevent movement of at least one of at least one pathogen and at least one liquid droplet therethrough, a scented liner 120 disposed on at least a portion of the main body 110 to prevent at least one odor to move through the main body 110, a first fastening edge 130 disposed on at least a portion of a first edge of the main body 110 to prevent at least one of stains and makeup from moving toward each surface of the main body 110, and a plurality of second fastening edges 140 disposed on at least a portion of a plurality of second edges of the main body 110 to prevent at least one of stains and makeup from moving toward each surface of the main body 110.
The main body 110 may include an inner layer 111 to contact the face of the user and prevent movement of at least one of the at least one pathogen and the at least one liquid droplet therethrough, and an outer layer 112 connected to the inner layer 111 to prevent damage to the inner layer 111.
The outer layer 112 may be constructed of a more rigid material with respect to the inner layer 111.
The scented liner 120 may be enclosed between the inner layer 111 and the outer layer 112.
The scented liner 120 may prevent the at least one odor by emitting a fragrance therefrom.
The scented liner 120 may prevent the at least one odor by absorbing the at least one odor.
The scented face mask 100 may further include a plurality of adjustable straps 150 movably disposed on at least a portion of the main body 110 to connect to the user.
The scented face mask 100 may further include a plurality of first cord receiving channels 160 disposed on at least a portion of the main body 110 to receive a first end of the plurality of adjustable straps 150 therein, and a plurality of second cord receiving channels 170 disposed on at least a portion of the main body 110 to receive a second end of the plurality of adjustable straps 150 therein.
The plurality of first cord receiving channels 160 may extend an entire length of a top edge of the main body 110.
Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A scented face mask, comprising:
- a main body to be worn on a face of a user and prevent movement of at least one of at least one pathogen and at least one liquid droplet therethrough;
- a scented liner disposed on at least a portion of the main body to prevent at least one odor to move through the main body;
- a first fastening edge disposed on at least a portion of a first edge of the main body to prevent at least one of stains and makeup from moving toward each surface of the main body; and
- a plurality of second fastening edges disposed on at least a portion of a plurality of second edges of the main body to prevent at least one of stains and makeup from moving toward each surface of the main body.
2. The scented face mask of claim 1, wherein the main body comprises:
- an inner layer to contact the face of the user and prevent movement of at least one of the at least one pathogen and the at least one liquid droplet therethrough; and
- an outer layer connected to the inner layer to prevent damage to the inner layer.
3. The scented face mask of claim 2, wherein the outer layer is constructed of a more rigid material with respect to the inner layer.
4. The scented face mask of claim 2, wherein the scented liner is enclosed between the inner layer and the outer layer.
5. The scented face mask of claim 1, wherein the scented liner prevents the at least one odor by emitting a fragrance therefrom.
6. The scented face mask of claim 1, wherein the scented liner prevents the at least one odor by absorbing the at least one odor.
7. The scented face mask of claim 1, further comprising:
- a plurality of adjustable straps movably disposed on at least a portion of the main body to connect to the user.
8. The scented face mask of claim 7, further comprising:
- a plurality of first cord receiving channels disposed on at least a portion of the main body to receive a first end of the plurality of adjustable straps therein; and
- a plurality of second cord receiving channels disposed on at least a portion of the main body to receive a second end of the plurality of adjustable straps therein.
9. The scented face mask of claim 8, wherein the plurality of first cord receiving channels extends an entire length of a top edge of the main body.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 29, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 4, 2024
Inventor: Anton Watson (Jacksonville, FL)
Application Number: 18/090,781
