Abstract: A full face respirator mask includes a rigid plastic integrally molded lens member that has a transparent viewing portion and a central integrally molded port portion. The central port portion is disposed beneath the viewing portion when the mask is viewed from a front elevation. An integrally molded exhalation port is disposed in the central port portion of the rigid plastic lens. First and second air intake ports are disposed in the integrally molded lens member to either side of the central port portion of the rigid plastic lens member. Each air intake port is adapted to support either a plug member to close off the air intake ports or a filter cartridge to filter air passing through the air intake port.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an applicator for coatings such as paints, stains, varnish, and other such materials. The applicator may be a brush, foam, or other applicator as conventionally used for such materials. According to the present invention, the handle of the applicator is adapted to be received in the hand of a user when the hand is in a substantially relaxed posture, and supports the hand in the posture. The handle of an applicator made according to the present invention also may include visual or other aids to promote the use of a relaxed hand posture to hold the applicator.