Face Mask Providing For Scent Releasing Layer
OwnerCharles Alvah Hill, Christopher Gust Papasinventors
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Abstract
Face masks are described which provide for a scent releasing layer. In certain aspects, cloth face masks are described having a pocket into which a scent releasing layer may be placed. In certain other aspects, disposable facemasks are described which contain a scent releasing layer within the inner and outer layer of the face mask.
Claims24
A disposable face mask, comprising:
- an inner facial contact layer, a middle layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner facial contact layer, middle layer and outer layer are each configured to cover the nose and mouth of a user, wherein the mask comprises at least one strap to support the mask on the face of the user, further wherein the mask comprises a scent releasing layer positioned between the inner facial contact layer and the outer layer.
A reusable cloth face mask, comprising an inner facial contact surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner facial contact surface and the outer surface are configured to cover the nose and mouth of a user, wherein the mask comprises at least one strap to support the mask on the face of the user, further wherein either the inner facial contact surface or the outer surface of the mask comprises a pocket which is smaller in surface area than either the inner facial contact surface or the outer surface, wherein the pocket is attached to the inner or outer surface of the mask on all but one side, wherein the unattached side of the pocket provides an opening allowing access to a cavity within the pocket.
A method of making a disposable mask which indicates an observable expiration of useful life by:
- (1) making a disposable face mask, comprising:
- an inner facial contact layer, a middle layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner facial contact layer, middle layer and outer layer are each configured to cover the nose and mouth of a user, wherein the mask comprises at least one strap to support the mask on the face of the user, further wherein the mask comprises a scent releasing layer positioned between the inner facial contact layer and the outer layer;
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- (2) designing the scent releasing layer such that the scent of the scent releasing layer expires after a predetermined period of time to indicate to the user that the useful life of the mask has expired.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.