Protective Sleep Mask
OwnerBarbara S. Thompsoninventor
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Abstract
A protective mask for use with a CPAP system is disclosed. The protective mask aligns with a user's eye area to protect a user's eyes from any flow of air which may escape the air-delivery mask of the CPAP system. The composition of the protective mask is such that it is impermeable to air on one side and has a soft and non-irritating surface on the other side. The protective mask is preferably adjustable to accommodate various sized users and may include ear protectors to help facilitate uninterrupted sleep.
Claims20
An eye-protection device for use with a CPAP machine and headgear, including an oxygen mask which covers a user's nose, the device comprising:
- a first eye portion sized to extend from a person's eyebrow to an area below a person's cheekbone when in use;
- a second eye portion connected to the first eye portion and sized to extend from a person's eyebrow to an area below a person's cheekbone when in use;
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- a securing strap connected to each of the first and second eye portions for retaining the device on a user;
- wherein the first eye portion and the second eye portion are comprised of a material having a soft porous inner surface layer and a non-porous outer surface layer.
A system for treatment of a sleep disorder, the system comprising:
- an pump having an outlet through which air is discharged at a constant pressure;
- tubing having two open ends, a first end being connected to the outlet of the pump;
- an air-delivery mask formed to fit over a user's nose and connected to a second end of the tubing, wherein during use a flow of constant pressure air is delivered from the pump, through the tubing to the mask;
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- an eye mask for shielding the user's eyes from a flow of air escaping from the air-delivery mask, the eye mask comprising:
- first and second eye portions comprised of a material having a soft porous inner surface layer and a non-porous outer surface layer;
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- a securing strap connected to each of the first and second eye portions for retaining the eye mask on a user during sleep.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.