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Face Mask Accessory

a face mask and accessory technology, applied in the field of face masks, can solve the problems of discomfort or pain for wearers, unsatisfactory current methods, and bothersome wearers who wear their hair up

Inactive Publication Date: 2022-03-03
WARREN DONNA MAY
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Benefits of technology

The present patent provides a new face mask holder with a hair accessory that attaches the mask to the wearer's head without damaging the hair. This device has various uses and is designed to be convenient and attractive.

Problems solved by technology

However, prolonged wear of these ear loops often causes discomfort or pain to the wearer, especially for the individuals that had never worn face masks before.
However, these current methods are not ideal as they substantially prevent the wearer from styling or keeping their hair neat.
This is particularly bothersome for wearers who wear their hair up as the current methods are bulky, intrusive, and unsightly.

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[0017]As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a face mask holder and more particularly to a face mask accessory as used to improve the means of fastening a face mask to a head of a wearer, so that hair of the wearer is not disturbed, and the wearer remains comfortable whilst wearing the face mask.

[0018]Generally disclosed in one embodiment is a hair clip ear saver for face masks. The hair clip ear saver may include the hair clip, and elastic bands having beads attached thereto that may each be attached to a side of the hair clip. The elastic bands may stretch so that the wearer may wrap an ear loop of the face mask around the bead, securing it in place. When the wearer wishes to remove their face mask, they may gently pull on the ear loop and it may come loose from the bead. The wearer may then tuck the elastic bands and beads over the hair clip for storage. The hair clip ear saver may prevent the wearer from having to find their ear saver in their bag, a...

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Abstract

A device for holding a face mask on a head of a wearer; the device includes a hair accessory, particularly a hair clip; and at least one mask fastener means for attaching a face mask to the hair accessory. The device is unobtrusive and holds the face mask on the head of the wearer such that the hair of the wearer is not disturbed, and the wearer remains comfortable whilst wearing the face mask. The device can also be stored atop the hair accessory.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.Technical Field[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of face masks of existing art and more specifically relates to face mask holders for attaching face masks to a user's head.Related Art[0003]Face masks or face coverings are used to cover the mouth and nose of a wearer in order to shield them and others around them, from viruses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks were employed as a public health control measure to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Due to the pandemic, many countries have recommended or mandated the use of face masks in public. As such, there has been an exponential rise...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D13/11A45D8/20
CPCA41D13/1161A45D8/20A45D8/22
Inventor WARREN, DONNA MAY
Owner WARREN DONNA MAY