Face covering

Abstract

An improvement in a face covering for covering the nose and mouth of the user of the mask, the improvement being the incorporation into the face covering of a neck loop or neck drawstrings.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableFIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]This invention relates to the field of face masks generally, but more particularly to face masks worn in the context of aiding in the reduction and / or prevention of (a) inhalation of particulate matter by the wearer and / or (b) the inhalation by the wearer and / or dissemination by the wearer of droplets emanating from the nose and / or mouth of others or of the wearer, respectively. The field of the invention also relates to drawstring locks used in clothing.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Facial masks are worn in multiple contexts, from industrial applications, in the construction and other industries, in household and hobbyist applications, disaster search, rescue, and cleanup, to scientific experimentation, and medical fields, among others. More recently, with world-wide pandemics, even the ordinary person is being ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention relates to a mask that can be easily removed from the face without using hands or touching the mouth and nose, retained with the wearer and reused without having to touch the mask again. The technical effect is that the mask provides an efficient and hygienic solution for protective measures during times of pandemics or other healthcare emergencies, and can be conveniently stored and reused.

Problems solved by technology

However, in the context of the ordinary person being urge to wear masks in a greater portion of the day, a major disadvantage is having masks available for ready use in the rather frequent placing a mask on and taking it off, yet still having it available.

Due to the large demand for masks caused by a pandemic or other overly large widespread infectious disease, those most in need of such masks are at increased risk of running out of adequate supplies and are being urged to reuse the same mask over the course of a major portion of the day.

These needs are problematic as frequently health care workers are required to move from situation to situation quickly and cannot always be focused on the masks, especially when they have been used to having a ready supply of fresh mask at the next work station.

Furthermore, many people do not handle their masks appropriately since an especially important point is not touching the portion of the mask that covers the mouth and nose.

However, it is quite cumbersome to remove a mask with one hand, which is frequently required when one has other things in their hands.

In addition, many masks are not easy to apply properly without touching the portion of the mask that will be covering the mouth and nose.

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