COMFORT LINER FOR PRESSURE FACE MASKS AND NASAL MASKS

• US 20090139525A1
• Filed: 11/30/2007
• Published: 06/04/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Louis Schirm
• Original Assignee: Louis Schirm
• Inventors: Schirm, Louis
• Application Number:
  US11/948,695
• Publication Number:
  US 20090139525A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 128/205.250
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/06 Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0605 Means for improving the adaptation of the mask to the patient
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0633 with forehead support
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0688 by means of an adhesive
• CPC Class Codes: A62B 18/025 Halfmasks A62B23/02 takes precedence; surgical face masks A41D13/11

Abstract

Disclosed is a device and method for improving the facial comfort and sealing ability of a full-face mask comprising a liner of soft material, preferably made from moleskin or the like. The disclosed face mask liner provides a superior feel to the user'"'"'s face compared with standard face masks with air-filled cushion or silicone gasket cuffs, while providing a more comfortable user experience and a superior seal to prevent loss of breathing gas. Also disclosed is a similar device and method for improving the facial comfort of a nasal mask, providing a mask that is more comfortable to the user.

Claims

1. A liner for a breathing mask, comprising:

a soft liner attachable to the cuff of a mask, and,

attachment means for said attachment,

wherein the soft liner is configured to contact a user'"'"'s face during use.

2. The liner of claim 1, wherein the liner forms the interface between the mask and a user'"'"'s face.

3. The liner of claim 1, wherein the liner comprises a material made from cotton.

4. The liner of claim 1, wherein the liner is removably attached to the mask.

5. The liner of claim 1, additionally comprising an adhesive backing for attaching the liner to the cuff of a mask.

6. The liner of claim 1, wherein the liner is removable from the mask, and replaceable with a new liner.

7. The liner of claim 1, wherein the liner is washable and reusable.

8. The liner of claim 1, wherein the liner further comprises a portion for contacting the forehead of the user.

9. The liner of claim 1, wherein the liner contains a plurality of slits, allowing the liner to be closely conformable to a human face.

10. The liner of claim 1, wherein the liner is comprised of hypoallergenic material.

11. The liner of claim 1, wherein the liner is comprised of material that does not tend to cause facial irritation.

12. The liner of claim 1, wherein the liner is comprised of material that has a vertical nap.

13. A liner for a breathing mask, comprising:

a washable and reusable soft liner, comprising a first portion attachable to the cuff of a mask,

a second portion attachable to the forehead portion of the mask;

and attachment means for said attachable portions,

wherein the soft liner is configured to conform to the contours of a user'"'"'s face during use.