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Face mask

Pending Publication Date: 2022-01-27
APPAREL SOLUTIONS LLC
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The present invention is about a face mask that can be worn by a user while also giving them access to their mouth for a short period of time. The technical effect of this invention is that it provides a convenient way for users to wear a face mask without having to remove it when they need to speak or eat.

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There are still struggles for some people to adapt.
However, when eating or drinking in a public places, the mask must be removed, thereby increasing the chances of being exposed to an infectious disease.

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[0030]The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Those of ordinary skill in the art realize that the following descriptions of the embodiments of the present invention are illustrative and are not intended to be limiting in any way. Other embodiments of the present invention will readily suggest themselves to such skilled persons having the benefit of this disclosure. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.

[0031]Although the following detailed description contains many specifics for the purposes of illustration, anyone of ordinary skill in th...

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Abstract

A face mask may include a main body that has a rear, a front, a bottom, a top, and a pair of opposing side portions extending between the top and the bottom. The face mask may also include an opening formed through the front and the rear of the main body and an opening cover member moveable between an opened position and a closed position. The face mask may further include a first fastener member connected to the main body and positioned to surround the opening and a second fastener member connected to an inner portion of the opening cover member and adapted to engage the first fastener member to secure the opening cover member to the main body.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to personal protective equipment and, more specifically, to face masks for personal use to prevent the spread of disease.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In the day and age of the spread of infectious diseases, such as Covid-19, swine flu, influenza, SARS, Ebola, etc., it is important to wear face coverings to slow down or prevent the spread of disease. Face coverings, such as a typical surgical style face mask, have been worn in many countries for many years and many cultures have become used to wearing face masks.[0003]In other countries, however, the use of face masks is somewhat new and people are still adapting to using them. There are still struggles for some people to adapt. It is preferable to keep the mask on as much as possible when in public places. However, when eating or drinking in a public places, the mask must be removed, thereby increasing the chances of being exposed to an infectious disease. It would be pre...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/11
CPCA41D13/113A41D13/1161A41D13/1107
Inventor ARAUJO, ROBERTA
Owner APPAREL SOLUTIONS LLC