Facial skin indentation preventer

Abstract

A facial skin indentation preventer has a central base core surrounded by an entrapment flap and a securing flap. The core and flaps have at least a single layer of soft moleskin, felt, or similar material forming an outer skin-contact layer that is non-adhesive. A rigid component is attached to the outer skin-contact layer in a center of the preventer, thereby defining a central base core. The central base core can have a cannula or similar item placed thereon. The flaps are then folded inwards, over the rigid component, creating a cannula pocket above the rigid component and entrapping and holding the cannula therein. An entrapment hinge and securing hinge ensure the folds remain rounded and soft. A flap attachment is used to lock the securing flap to the entrapment flap and ensure the cannula stays within the cannula pocket.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A facial skin indentation preventer, comprising:
 an outer skin-contact layer for contacting a skin of a wearer, the outer skin-contact layer comprising non-adhesive fabric;   a rigid component attached to an inner surface of the outer skin-contact layer in a center of the preventer, the center of the preventer defining a central base core;   the rigid component is made from a stiffer material than the outer skin-contact layer;   a first end of the preventer defining an entrapment flap attached to the central base core by an entrapment hinge, the entrapment flap configured to be folded towards the rigid component so as to present a first rounded, soft edge;   a second end of the preventer defining a securing flap attached to the central base core by a securing hinge, the securing flap configured to be folded towards the rigid component so as to present a second rounded, soft edge;   a flap attachment, affixed to one of the securing flap and the entrapment flap, for securing the securing flap to the entrapment flap in a folded position defining a cannula pocket space configured for holding cannula tubing; and   wherein the preventer is configured for distributing pressure from the cannula tubing across a wider surface area to prevent indentations in the facial skin of the wearer during use of the cannula tubing.   
     
     
         2 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 1 , wherein the flap attachment comprises a flap adhesive and an adhesive cover attached thereto, whereby removal of the adhesive cover from the flap adhesive exposes the flap adhesive so that a non-affixed flap can affix thereto. 
     
     
         3 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 1 , wherein the outer skin-contact layer is moleskin. 
     
     
         4 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 1 , wherein the outer skin-contact layer is felt. 
     
     
         5 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 2 , wherein the outer skin-contact layer is moleskin. 
     
     
         6 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 2 , wherein the outer skin-contact layer is felt. 
     
     
         7 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 1 , wherein the flap attachment is affixed to the securing flap. 
     
     
         8 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 1 , wherein the flap attachment is affixed to the entrapment flap. 
     
     
         9 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 2 , wherein the flap attachment is affixed to the securing flap. 
     
     
         10 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 2 , wherein the flap attachment is affixed to the entrapment flap. 
     
     
         11 . A facial skin indentation preventer, comprising:
 an outer skin-contact layer for contacting a skin of a wearer, the outer skin-contact layer comprising non-adhesive fabric;   a rigid component attached to an inner surface of the outer skin-contact layer in a center of the preventer, the center of the preventer defining a central base core;   the rigid component comprises a cushion layer and an inner rigidity layer, and wherein the rigid component is stiffer than the outer skin-contact layer;   a first end of the preventer defining an entrapment flap attached to the central base core by an entrapment hinge, the entrapment flap configured to be folded towards the rigid component so as to present a first rounded, soft edge;   a second end of the preventer defining a securing flap attached to the central base core by a securing hinge, the securing flap configured to be folded towards the rigid component so as to present a second rounded, soft edge;   a flap attachment, affixed to one of the securing flap and the entrapment flap, for securing the securing flap to the entrapment flap in a folded position defining a cannula pocket space configured for holding cannula tubing; and   wherein the preventer is configured for distributing pressure from the cannula tubing across a wider surface area to prevent indentations in the facial skin of the wearer during use of the cannula tubing.   
     
     
         12 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 11 , wherein the flap attachment comprises a flap adhesive and an adhesive cover attached thereto, whereby removal of the adhesive cover from the flap adhesive exposes the flap adhesive so that a non-affixed flap can affix thereto. 
     
     
         13 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 11 , wherein the outer skin-contact layer is moleskin. 
     
     
         14 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 11 , wherein the outer skin-contact layer is felt. 
     
     
         15 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 12 , wherein the outer skin-contact layer is moleskin. 
     
     
         16 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 12 , wherein the outer skin-contact layer is felt. 
     
     
         17 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 11 , wherein the flap attachment is affixed to the securing flap. 
     
     
         18 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 11 , wherein the flap attachment is affixed to the entrapment flap. 
     
     
         19 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 12 , wherein the flap attachment is affixed to the securing flap. 
     
     
         20 . The facial skin indentation preventer of  claim 12 , wherein the flap attachment is affixed to the entrapment flap.