All-Purpose Face Mask
OwnerJacqulyn Mable, Tiera Singletoninventors
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a novel all-purpose face mask device. The device is a protective facial mask that is configured to protect a user from germs, bacteria, and pathogens. The all-purpose face mask comprises an outer layer, an inner layer, an adjustable right ear loop, an adjustable left ear loop, and an opening through both the inner layer and the outer layer, configured to be positioned near the mouth of a user when the face mask is worn. Further, the device comprises a flap component for closing the opening. The flap component can be secured in an open configuration via a twist tie mechanism, buttons, snaps, etc. In this way, the flap component can be opened when a user is consuming food or beverages without fully removing the face mask.
Claims20
An all-purpose face mask device that reduces the spread of harmful airborne pathogens, the all-purpose face mask device comprising:
- a fabric layer;
- two ear loops secured to the fabric layer;
- an opening in the fabric layer;
- and
- a flap component for closing the opening;
- wherein the two ear loops are placed around a user's ears to secure the fabric layer in place on a user;
- wherein the all-purpose face mask device covers a nose and a mouth area of a user;
- and
- further wherein once in place, users can consume food and beverages without fully removing the all-purpose face mask device.
An all-purpose face mask device that reduces the spread of harmful airborne pathogens, the all-purpose face mask device comprising:
- a fabric layer comprises a top edge, opposing side edges, and a chin cover to provide complete protection to a user;
- two adjustable ear loops secured to the fabric layer;
- an opening in the fabric layer which is horizontally positioned, aligning with a width of a user's mouth;
- and
- a flap component for closing the opening;
- wherein the two adjustable ear loops are placed around a user's ears to secure the fabric layer in place on a user;
- wherein the all-purpose face mask device covers a nose and a mouth area of a user;
- wherein in a closed configuration, the flap component is secured to the fabric layer via a twist tie, a snap, a button or a hook and loop fastener;
- wherein the flap component can be secured in an open configuration for when a user is consuming food and beverages;
- wherein in the open configuration, the flap component is secured open via a twist tie mechanism, a button, a snap or a hook and loop fastener;
- and
- further wherein once in place, users can consume food and beverages without fully removing the all-purpose face mask device.
A method of reducing chance of spreading harmful airborne pathogens while consuming food and beverages, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a face mask device comprising a fabric layer, an adjustable right and left ear loop, and an opening positioned near the mouth of a user when the face mask is worn, which can be closed with a flap component;
- positioning the face mask device on a user's face with the ear loops secured behind a user's ears;
- securing the flap component in an open configuration via a securing means;
- and
- eating food or drinking beverages while wearing the face mask device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.