Abstract: A protective face mask has a first panel, a second panel and a plurality of head attachment features. The first panel is configured to cover the facial area of a wearer below the eyes with a mouth opening for the mouth region of the wearer to allow the wearer to eat, drink or smoke. The second panel is configured to cover the mouth opening when not used for passing food, drink or smoking. The plurality of head attachment features are located at outer edges of the face mask panels.

Abstract: An evaporative cooling garment includes a first layer and a second layer superimposed over the first layer. The first layer is configured to absorb a quantity of water, and the second layer includes a reflective material and defines openings. The first layer is visible from an exterior of the garment through the openings in the second layer, and the garment defines a collapsible gap between an inner surface of the second layer and an outer surface of the first layer.

Abstract: A protective face mask has a first panel, a second panel and a plurality of head attachment features. The first panel is configured to cover the facial area of a wearer below the eyes with a mouth opening for the mouth region of the wearer to allow the wearer to eat, drink or smoke. The second panel is configured to cover the mouth opening when not used for passing food, drink or smoking. The plurality of head attachment features are located at outer edges of the face mask panels.

Abstract: A protective face mask has a first panel, a second panel and a plurality of head attachment features. The first panel is configured to cover the facial area below the eyes with a mouth opening for the mouth region to allow the wearer to eat, drink or smoke. The second panel is configured to cover the mouth opening when not used for passing food, drink or smoking. The plurality of head attachment features are located at outer edges of the face mask panels.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting cosmetic enhancements, such as false eyelashes, eyelash extensions, or enhanced eyebrows from water, such as shower water, is disclosed. The protective apparatus may comprise a headband, a visor, and left and right ear pieces. The protective apparatus may be worn above a wearer's eyebrow lines and may adjust to create a water impervious seal with a wearer's forehead or face. A structure comprising a combination of the headband and left and right ear pieces' may create the water impervious seal between the protective apparatus and the wearer's face or forehead. The structure may comprise a planar stretchable material, left and right ear pieces, and ear piece adjustment mechanisms. A combination of all or any of the above-listed elements may support deflecting water from the cosmetic enhancements. The water impervious seal may minimize water seepage to the wearer's cosmetic enhancements.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a mouth-operated moveable apparatus are described. The apparatus may include a case, a mechanism coupled to the case, and a curved band having a first end coupled to the mechanism and a free second end, wherein the mechanism includes a biasing element automatically holding the band in a first position, wherein the case and mechanism are configured such that when the apparatus is placed in the mouth of a user the mechanism is actuatable by a jaw movement of the user, and where the actuation of the mechanism moves the band from the first position to a second position.

Abstract: An eye mask for use to wake up and/or to go to sleep provides ease of cleaning or replacement without damaging electrical or optical components; different user selectable sunrise and sunset illumination modes respectively having blue-shifted and red-shifted spectra simulating natural sunrises and sunsets to assimilate the sleep/wake cycle to the natural rhythms of day and night; sunset and/or sunrise illumination modes that oscillate with fixed period or sequentially changing periods that correspond to brainwave frequencies that respectively facilitate going to sleep and/or waking and synergistically co-operate with corresponding sunset or sunrise light fields to help the user to fall into restful sleep or to awake refreshed and alert; and audio tone programming of illumination mode and treatment time and/or duration of therapy by a remote tone control generator.

Abstract: A neck shade accessory for baseball caps has a support band, at least one attachment clip, and a sunshade. The support band is adjustable in length and curved to conform to the rear and sides of a baseball cap. Each attachment clip is secured to the support band and clips onto the brim of the baseball cap. The sunshade is terminally attached along the support band and hangs from the rear of the baseball cap to protect a wearer's neck and shoulders from exposure to the sun. A shade attachment of the sunshade may further be incorporated to secure the sunshade to an adjustment band positioned at the rear of the baseball cap.

Abstract: A device for providing solar and ultraviolet radiation protection to facial skin. The device has a configuration at a high level of abstraction that resembles eye glasses. The device is comprised of symmetrical halves. In one embodiment, each of the symmetrical halves is comprised of a noise bridge having a flexible and resilient vertex and extension arms, a cheek shield and a temple arm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising an extract from Inonotus obliquus (Chaga) and in particular to a cosmetic composition comprising: (i) a chaga extract at a concentration of at least about 2.5 mg/ml; and (ii) one or more physiologically or pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and/or diluents, wherein the chaga extract comprises at least about 1% (w/w) of ?-glucans and/or at least about 0.10% (w/w) of polyphenolics.

Abstract: A camouflage pattern is provided that appears to have infinite focus and depth of field even at 100 percent size for the elements in the camouflage pattern. Generally, three-dimensional (3D) models of elements to be used in the camouflage pattern are captured or generated. The models are then arranged in a scene with a background (e.g., an infinite background) via 3D graphics editing programs such as is used to render computer generated graphics in video games and movies. A two-dimensional (2D) capture of the scene thus shows all visible surfaces of the elements in the scene in focus at all depths of field. The elements may or may not be shaded by one another from the perspective of the image capture location in the 3D environment.

Abstract: This application is for an improved face mask that allows users to easily transition between a full-protection mode and a partial-protection mode. In full-protection mode, the improved face mask covers a user's mouth area and nose area. In partial-protection mode, a mask hatch removably attached to the mask frame is detached and exposes the user's face covered by the mask frame. A method of manufacturing the improved face mask is also described.

Abstract: A self-supporting applicator comprises a first structural element which is self-supporting and has a shape determined according to a target structure, the applicator further comprises an active agent.

Abstract: A nasal mask structure for eyeglasses is disclosed herein. It comprises a main body having a clamping part corresponding to a bridge of the eyeglasses and two engaging parts at two sides thereof for connecting two frames of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: Makeup shields for preventing the transfer of makeup from a user to one or more objects, such as clothing are provided. For example, an embodiment of a makeup shield includes a nontransferable material and an attachment mechanism associated with the nontransferable material such that the attachment mechanism is configured to retain the nontransferable material substantially between a face of a user and one or more objects such as, for example, clothing the user is donning or doffing. The makeup shield may include a visor made of a second nontransferable material that is more sheer than the nontransferable material. Alternatively, the makeup shield includes a viewing flap and viewing window where the viewing flap is selectively opened to reveal the viewing window. An embodiment of a makeup shield may include a skirt of nontransferable material that is detachably associated with a face portion of nontransferable material.

Abstract: A face mask for beauty treatment with a cosmetic composition in the user's face which has a convex and concave shape. The nose portion of the mask comes into contact with the user's nose, a plurality of adjustment structures formed independently of each other arranged in a portion on the left side of a center line and a portion on the right side thereof, respectively. Each adjustment structure is formed independently of a cut defining the external shape of the nose portion, and has a space boundary portion with two points separated in a direction different from a center line and forming a space through a cut connecting below or above the two points. A non-moving portion arranged in the space with the same shape as the space and at the location connecting the two points is connected to the main body of the face mask.

Abstract: Designs and constructions for facemasks which, when properly used, can enable a small child's head hair to be washed by a parent without interference by the child while preventing liquid being applied to the head hair from washing across eyes, nose and mouth. The facemask has handgrips at either side which are grasped by the hands of the child while the child presses a seal against his/her forehead. The facial designs of the masks present artistic renderings of animals' faces, cartoon characters, etc.

Abstract: A skeleton support has a concave shape configured to fit around a nose and mouth of a user. The support includes a skeletal structure that defines a plurality of connecting regions which form a first common connection interface. A cover includes a mounting mechanism with a plurality of fastening units which form a second common connection interface corresponding to the first common connection interface. Each fastening unit is configured to removably engage a corresponding connecting region of the skeleton support to hold the cover together with the skeleton support and form a mask. Different skeleton supports or covers with a different size, shape, color, pattern, flexibility, or material that also include the corresponding common connection interface can be swapped out to adjust the mask.

Abstract: Face covers, protective outwear systems, and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. A cover is disclosed for protecting the human face, head, neck, and/or shoulders against environmental conditions. The cover, which does not cover the eyes, nostrils or mouth, includes 2-4 separate pieces which can be worn together or individually. A first piece covers the face from above the mouth to below the eyes, including the nose and cheeks. A second piece covers the face from below the mouth to the bottom of the neck. These pieces can overlap on the cheeks to minimize/prevent air and moisture from reaching the face. A third piece covers the head and/or neck and/or shoulders. These pieces can be joined together by any known means. Any piece can be made with a moldable material and/or elastic components which allow the mask to fit different faces and/or help ventilate exhalations away from the face.

Abstract: Aspects of various embodiments herein may be implemented as follows. An apparatus has a material shell that conforms to a user's face, and a securing portion connected to the shell that operates to secure a filter to the user's face with the filter covering the user's nose and mouth. A securing force is applied to the filter via the first material portion in a direction toward the user's face, thereby sealing the filter around the user's nose and mouth. Various implementations involve elastic and other material that facilitate sealing of the filter around the user's nose and mouth.

Abstract: A light-up facial covering which simulates the appearance of a beard including a facial covering member which simulates the appearance of a beard and is configured and dimensioned to overlie at least a portion of a lower half of a face of a wearer. The facial covering also including a member for securing the facial covering to the wearer's head and a plurality of electrically powered lights affixed to the facial covering.

Abstract: A configurable garment capable of being worn in a plurality of positions on a user, one of the plurality of positions including a combination of a scarf and a headband, wherein the configurable garment is formed from a unitary body section of material that includes at least two closed loop sections coupled together by a connection, the connection including at least one seam, is provided. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A weather-resistant facial protection mask to be worn by a user in extreme outdoor environments is disclosed. The mask includes a facial covering constructed of a waterproof breathable fabric configured to prevent the passage of water while allowing water vapor to pass through. The mask also includes a port extending completely through the facial covering and positioned to align with the user's mouth. A screen mesh is attached to the facial covering and extends over the port, the screen mesh is non-absorbent. The mask also includes a head securing portion attached to the facial covering, the head securing portion constructed from a second material different from the first material of the facial covering, the second material is more stretchable than the first material.

Abstract: Protective gear for a user having an inner panel and an outer panel that is configured so the user can use: only the outer panel; only the inner panel; or both panels together. This allows the user to launder, change and/or replace either panel, without sacrificing the utility of the other panel. The outer panel and the inner panel are temporarily attached to one another when used together. The outer panel's top edge along the user's nose and below the eyes is reinforced with a pliable material, allowing the user to form the top edge of the outer panel to the user's nose and face. There is a small gap in the reinforcements at the nose area, which allows the protective gear to be folded and stored. Both the inner panel and outer panel are formed to cover the user's nose and to accommodate the eye protection worn by the user.

Abstract: A massage measurement apparatus includes a sheet member attachable to a skin of a body, and a measurement unit that measures a pressure distribution on the sheet member, wherein the sheet member has an indication that indicates an area of the skin, to which the sheet member is to be attached, and wherein the measurement unit measures the pressure distribution with reference to one or more positions on the body in a state in which the sheet member is attached to the skin.

Abstract: A breathable toy may be made for people or animals. The toy may include a breathable mesh fabric integrated as part of a multi-layer fabric structure. The breathable mesh fabric increases air flow during rest or other activities with the breathable toy. The toy may include ornamental or aesthetic additions without interfering with the breathable mesh fabric. Attachments to the toys may also include the breathable mesh fabric.

Abstract: A mask system including a headgear and cushion module and a seal and frame module provided to the headgear and cushion module. The seal and frame module includes a sealing portion adapted to form a seal with the patient's face and a frame portion adapted to form a breathing chamber. The headgear and cushion module includes a cushion region adapted to support and shape the sealing portion and a headgear region adapted to support and stabilize the mask system on the patient's face.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of forming at least a portion of a mask (4) that is structured to engage at least a portion of the face of a patient (52). The method can be generally stated as including employing at least a portion of a data set (74) that is stored on a machine-readable storage medium (72) and that is representative of the shape of at least a portion of the face in generating a configuration for an cushion element (24) of the mask. The cushion element is structured to extend from a support (20) of the mask and to have an engagement end (50) bopposite the support that corresponds with the shape of the at least portion of the face. The method can be generally stated as further including subjecting a workpiece (78) to a formation operation to cause at least a portion of the workpiece to be formed into the cushion element having the engagement end.

Abstract: A garment includes a torso portion and a turtleneck portion. The turtleneck portion extends from the torso portion. The turtleneck portion includes a first panel made of a first material and a second panel made of a second material. The second material is more permeable than the first material.

Abstract: Dry eye treatment apparatus and methods are described herein which generally comprise a patch or strip affixed to the skin of the upper and/or lower eyelids to deliver heat or other forms of energy, pressure, drugs, moisture, etc. (alone or in combination) to the one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying skin. The treatment strip or strips include one or more strips configured to adhere to an underlying region of skin in proximity to one or both eyes of a subject such that the one or more strips allow for the subject to blink naturally without restriction from the one or more patches. Moreover, the one or more strips may be configured to emit energy to the underlying region of skin and where the one or more strips are shaped to follow a location of one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying region of skin.

Abstract: The Nose Cup (1) invention is a single layer or a multilayer fabric formed or shaped or is folded to cover the nose. The shape is accomplished in these by a forming process including by folding a multilayer fabric. In the preferred embodiment a moldable or foldable fabric is formed into a generally polyhedron with an elongated common vertex shape amenable to fitting over a nose. A bendable band (230) or wire (220) at either or both a top (160) or a bottom (200) is contained within or attached to the fabric. The folded nose cup (1) covers the nose and the bendable band (230) or wire (220) is compressed to either the contour of the bridge of the nose and or beneath the nose and nostrils and a distance up both lateral sides of the nose. As an alternative to molding, a nose cup blank (5) is folded to form the nose cup (1).

Abstract: A kit and method is disclosed to facilitate the transferring of a prosthetic appliance to the skin of a wearer. The kit includes first and second transfer portions, which may be provided in combined form. The first transfer portion includes a prosthetic appliance and a release film. The second transfer portion includes a transfer substrate, an adhesive layer and a release coat therebetween. The second transfer portion may include a seal layer disposed between the adhesive layer and the release coat. The kit may include a package portion which may non-adhesively restrain the other components so as to protect and display the prosthetic while enabling the package portion to be opened without causing damage to the remainder of the kit. A method for producing the kit is disclosed and involves the use of a cavity mold and respective retainer plate to produce the requisite transfer portions.

Abstract: A fabric sunshade can be used alone or may be assembled with glasses having temples. The sunshade has a first edge, an opposed second edge, and third and fourth edges that each extend between the first edge and the second edge. An opening in the sunshade is disposed nearer to the first edge than the second edge. The sunshade is symmetrical about an axis that extends from the first edge to the second edge and passes through the opening. In close proximity to each of the third and fourth edges the sunshade is provided with a fastening system that may be used to fasten a first portion of the sunshade to a second portion of the sunshade when the sunshade is folded over on itself either in a direction perpendicular to the axis of symmetry or in a direction parallel to the axis of symmetry.

Abstract: A mask is assembled from a single blank. The blank is creased and folded to make a front, top and a back panel, with the top panel folding down to make two side panels. The side panels cooperate with the front and back panels by connections protruding from the panels. The mask can be stored or shipped in a flat two-dimensional, unassembled mode and can be opened or assembled to a three-dimensional form, which may be worn on the head of a user.

Abstract: This invention provides a face decoration mask which makes two stand racks easy to extend, fold or stand still. The decoration mask includes the connection parts of first stand rack and second stand rack; this decoration mask is designed with strand space on the eyes of face, and there are ridges on two sides; the opposite side of ridges is corresponding grooves; on the one side of said first and second stand rack, there is a holding extend from connection part to users' ears and set on the face for decoration; on the other side of connection part, there is an end part, which extend from the connection part to make bowl-like shape and buckle into groove to make first and second rack stand still.

Abstract: A transport hood for conveying a detainee protects conveying personnel from exposure to blood and body fluids of the detainee, while avoiding discomfort and potential breathing difficulty to the detainee caused by blood and body fluids retained within the transport hood. The transport hood includes a top portion positioned over the head of the detainee to below the eyes and above the nose of the detainee. A bottom portion is joined to the top portion by a first circumferential length of elastic and extends downwardly to below the chin of the detainee. A second length of elastic gathers the bottom portion around the neck of the detainee. The transport hood further includes a skirt attached at the first length of elastic that hangs loosely and extends downwardly to at least the neck of the detainee.

Abstract: A facial exercise device includes a handle, ring, tongue arm and flexible cheek arms. The device is inserted into a person's mouth and the person's cheeks are tightened against the resistance provided by the flexible cheek arms. An optional eyepiece includes connected flexible right and left eye portions and two or more protrusions extending outwardly.

Abstract: A method and product for reducing reflected light glare into a human's eyes from the human's cheeks while simultaneously providing a non-verbal communication to others is provided, especially for use by participants in athletic contests. Underneath the human's eyes on the cheeks at a reflective location on the cheeks at which incident direct or indirect light is likely to be reflected into a human's eyes a non-toxic, non-reflective colored and finished material in the form of a predefined clearly demarcated geometric shape is applied. Within a week after the application (typically within less than a few hours after the athletic contest is over) the non-reflective material is removed. The non-reflective material may comprise eye black, applied using a stencil, or it may comprise a temporary tattoo or decal, applied in the conventional manner. The shape preferably is a sports apparel or equipment manufacturer's or distributor's logo and/or letters, or a team name, mascot or logo.

Abstract: A garment with a hood, wherein three groups of connectors are installed on and around the opening edge of the hood surrounding the face of the wearer. Each group of the three groups of connectors are positioned at a vertex of a triangle shape. When the hood has been put on the head of the wearer, the exposure area of the wearer's face is to be adjusted to be smaller or larger, by tightening or untightening one pair, or more than one pair of the connectors. When tightened, the hood forms better thermo-insulation, and provides better protection for the user against severe weather including cold, wind and snow.

Abstract: A protective hood (18) of a protective garment (16) is provided for use with a face piece or mask (12) worn by a user. The hood (18) includes an outer shell (30) having a peripheral edge (20), and a gasket (22) that extends from the peripheral edge (20) to an interior of the hood (18) for sealing engagement with the face piece or mask (12) with the gasket (22) being covered by the outer shell (30) of the hood (18) when worn by a user.

Abstract: A wrap for use as user headwear includes a top end including a nose covering portion; a bottom end; and an adjustment mechanism. A method of using a wrap includes obtaining a wrap, the wrap including a nose covering portion, a sheet, and an adjustment mechanism; and arranging the wrap such that the nose covering portion covers a user's nose. A multifunction garment to be used as at least one of a headband, a head wrap, an ear warmer, a neck gaiter, a mouth particulate filter, a scrunchie, and a wrist band includes a sheet of material, the sheet including a nose contour; and an adjustability mechanism, the adjustability mechanism including snaps, wherein the sheet of material is made of polyester, and wherein the sheet of material is at least UPF 30.

Abstract: A decorative facemask can be worn by a sports fan to imitate a facemask worn by a professional athlete. Facemasks can be imitated from a wide variety of sports. An apparatus to decorate the face of a wearer of a ball cap including a bill includes the decorative facemask affixed to the bill of the ball cap.

Abstract: A convertible winter garment converts from a cap or hat configuration to a neck gaiter, face cover, or hand warmer. The garment is a four-edged fabric with two layers such that opposing side edges of the fabric provide openings for insertion of the user's hands between the layers when the garment is used as a hand warmer. A transparent window through one layer of the garment permits observation of a mobile device held between the layers. Clips mounted along the edge opposing the longest edge can be attached to edges of the bill of a baseball cap worn by the user and anchor the garment to the baseball cap. In one embodiment, a bill having view openings is attached to the garment such that it can be used to shield the user's face from either overhead or below.

Abstract: A method of constructing a compact protective hood comprising the steps of vulcanizing a heat-resistant, non-elastic crown to an elastomeric neck dam, the neck dam formed by injection molding directly to the crown.

Abstract: A curtained headwear. The curtained headwear can include a head engaging portion adapted to engage a portion of a wearer's head, and a curtain portion coupled to and extending downwardly from the head engaging portion, wherein the curtain engaging portion encloses the wearer's face and extends from the head engaging portion to the upper torso of the wearer.

Abstract: An entertaining nose clasp apparatus is described that includes a nose clasp, an extension and an entertainment device. The nose clasp includes two components and a mechanism for the adjustment of the components. The components connect to the nose of a wearer. The extension includes a first side an opposing second side and side edges. The extension is positionable adjoining the nose. The extension stabilizes the position of the entertainment device relative to the nose of the wearer. The entertaining nose clasp apparatus is constructed for operational use in odorous environments, but can also be used in other environments for entertainment. The entertainment device includes a broad range of decorative two and three dimensional objects.

Abstract: A protective head gear for a user having an outer panel, an inner panel, a retention pleat on the inner panel, a respirator, and an indexed fastener. The outer panel is disposed relative to the inner panel to provide efficacious spatial separation therebetween. The fastener is formed to adjustably and releasably secure at least a portion of the inner panel to the user. An indexing element is attached to the fastener, and is formed of material substantially tactilely different from the fastener, the outer panel, or the inner panel, to permit the user to unambiguously locate the point of fastening. The outer panel, inner panel, and respirator, can be composed of fabrics having one or more layer, and one layer can have a repellent characteristic different from another (e.g., hydrophobic vs. hydrophilic).

Abstract: This face mask includes a right side sheet and a left side sheet which are mutually enantiomorphic. On a right side sheet and a left side sheet, a thermoplastic adhesive material is applied to the inner sides of ranges which include front edge strip portions which, during use, oppose the median line of the user's face; the right side sheet and the left side sheet are then laid together overlapping their inner sides; and heat is applied to areas of these front edge portions other than portions which, during use, oppose the nostrils and the mouth of the user, so that thereby the right side sheet and the left side sheet are joined together. By then opening out the right side sheet and the left side sheet in the direction to separate them, this face mask is caused to assume a three dimensional shape over its entire surface.

Abstract: Generally silicone materials adapted to releasably adhere to human skin don't attach readily to substrates such as fibrous substrates (e.g., woven and nonwoven webs), films, plastic, etc. Disclosed are inventive blends of low-tack materials, such as a low-tack silicone material, and a high-tack silicone material, such as a high-tack, hot-melt, silicone adhesive, that both releasably adhere to skin and join to various substrates, including fibrous substrates. Furthermore, these same blends may be disposed between, and attached to, a silicone adhesive layer and a substrate. In other words, the disclosed silicone blends may be used to join a silicone adhesive layer to a substrate.

Abstract: A garment shield device includes a lightweight veil for covering the face and/or neck of a user, and acting as a physical barrier for preventing a cosmetic material from soiling a garment. A garment shield device also includes a headband configured to secure an upper portion of the veil to the head of a user and/or lower portion of the veil to the chin and/or neck of a user.