Inventors:
Alfred Chapman - Safety Harbor FL, US
International Classification:
A61F 7/00
Abstract:
The purpose of this invention is to provide a facemask designed to apply and maintain direct, constant heat in an evenly distributed fashion at a constant temperature of up to about 46° C. to the nasal cavity and surrounding sinuses, thereby creating a thermal environment within the nasal cavity and surrounding area that impedes HRV as well as other heat-labile microorganism replication in order to retard the progression and severity of the common cold and accelerate recovery therefrom. The facemask may include a flexible heating element attached to the inside of the facemask, also an inner lining of foam may be laid over the top of the flexible heating element for added support and insulation. The facemask is secured to the face, e.g. by an elastic strap that wraps around the head and is secured on both ends of the facemask. The heating element is powered by an external power source, e.g. a 9-volt battery, which is attached externally on the elastic strap to avoid interference with the user, and may include electromagnetic shielding to minimize any chance of possible exposure to radiofrequency emissions.