Abstract: A face mask includes a body portion having a weakening seam. The weakening seam bounds a punch out portion. The punch out portion has a diameter that is slightly smaller than a diameter of a predetermined straw. The weakening seam is configured to part from the body portion of the face mask so as to remove the punch out portion and leave an opening. Accordingly a straw may be inserted into the opening, as the outer diameter of the straw is in contact with an inner annular edge of the weakening seam so as maintain the filtering qualities of the face mask.

Abstract: A machine for manufacturing a mask includes a plurality of carriers mounted to a belt so as and having a plurality of molding cavity inserts. A feed station supplies material from a roll so as to form a sheet of material on to the carriers. A shell forming station is configured to press a molding core inserts into the molding cavity inserts so as to form a shape of the mask. A welding station generates a predetermined ultrasonic vibration at a predetermined frequency and a predetermined amplitude so as to weld the sheet of material. A cutting station cuts out the mask from the sheet of material. A mask grabbing apparatus is configured to grab the mask and position the mask for retrieval.

Abstract: A system and method for placing orders at restaurants utilizing a customer's personal communication device. The system and method provide for efficient ordering and subsequent payment by the customer. The system and method allows customers to register upon entering a restaurant thus allowing the customers to subsequently place one or more orders for food and drinks via a cellular phone, laptop, or other personal communications device.

Abstract: A system and method for placing orders at restaurants utilizing a customer's personal communication device. The system and method provide for efficient ordering and subsequent payment by the customer. The system and method allows customers to register upon entering a restaurant thus allowing the customers to subsequently place one or more orders for food and drinks via a cellular phone, laptop, or other personal communications device.