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US 7,044,127 B1Granted
Multipurpose mask
OwnerAurora L. Fernandez DeCastroinventor
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Abstract
A protective, multipurpose mask covers the oral and nasal areas. The mask has an opening about or around the mouth area of the wearer which allows different devices to be inserted and withdrawn from the wearer's mouth while the mask is in place on the wearer.
Claims9
A mask covering at least the nose and mouth of a wearer, said mask consisting essentially of filtering media for filtering air to the wearer;
- said mask having an area approximately over the mouth of the wearer that can be opened and closed at will without removing the mask;
- said area selected from the group consisting of:
- a. an opening covered by elastic or flexible material;
- b. elastic or flexible material that is self-closing;
- c. an elastic or flexible flap over a hole or aperture;
- d. a detachable flexible or elastic patch over a hole or aperture;
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- e. an aperture or hole which is self-opening and self-closing,
- said area being constructed such that said area opens when a device is inserted into the area and closes when the device is removed therefrom.
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