FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to air filtration devices, more specifically but not by way of limitation, an air filtration device that is configured to be superposed a nose of a user and releasably secured therearound wherein the present invention provides filtration of air inhaled into the nose.

BACKGROUND

Airborne bacteria, viruses and other airborne debris particles are everywhere. Bacteria affects the quality of the air individuals breathe. The respiratory system is designed to protect individuals from airborne bacteria and other airborne debris. Only the smallest particles can reach deeply into your lungs, as the respiratory system includes tiny hairs called cilia along the walls of your airways and additionally mucus that coats the same airways. Together the cilia and mucous trap unwanted particles, filtering the air breathed. Cells in the respiratory tract called phagocytes destroy trapped particles and other sources of infection.

The nose processes the air individuals breathe, preparing it for the lungs and throat, which do not tolerate dry air well. As inhaled air passes through the nose, it is moisturized and humidified due to a multiple-layer air pathway with three sets of turbinates (called upper, middle and lower conchae). These are long bony structures covered with a layer of tissue that expand and contract. This path is where drainage and moisture is regulated. The air individuals breathe has all types of debris and unwanted particles to include but not limited to smoke, bacteria, viruses, small bugs. The nose functions to clean the inhaled air of these particles and other debris. The cilia traps the debris which sits in the mucous and is eventually pushed into your throat and swallowed. While the respiratory system does function to provide protection of unwanted airborne contaminants, there are still environments where it is desirable for an individual to protect themselves with additional air filtration to avoid the entry of unwanted or dangerous particles into the body.

Accordingly, there is a need for a nasal filtration apparatus that is configured to be releasably secured around a wearer's nose that is operable to provide enhanced filtration of air passing therethrough.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention to provide a nasal filtration apparatus operable to provide filtration of air passing therethrough wherein the present invention includes a body having a wall.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an air filtration apparatus that is configure to be surroundably mounted a users nose wherein the body wall is formed to create a cavity operable to have a user's nose disposed therein.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a nasal filtration apparatus operable to provide filtration of air passing therethrough wherein the body wall is manufactured from a material capable of air filtration.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide an air filtration apparatus that is configure to be surroundably mounted a users nose wherein the body includes a central support member extending adjacent the bridge of a nose.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide a nasal filtration apparatus operable to provide filtration of air passing therethrough wherein the body can be comprised of two equal halves having an overlapping portion so as to provide adjustment of the size of the body.

Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide an air filtration apparatus that is configure to be surroundably mounted a users nose wherein the body includes a perimeter edge having a pressure sensitive adhesive or similar material thereon that is operable to assist in releasably securing the apparatus when in use.

Another object of the present invention is to a provide a nasal filtration apparatus operable to provide filtration of air passing therethrough wherein the body can further be configured to have nostril filtration inserts positioned adjacent to the nostrils of a user.

An alternate object of the present invention is to provide an air filtration apparatus that is configure to be surroundably mounted a users nose wherein the body can be provided in alternate sizes and colors.

To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.

