Abstract: A mask is described herein that uses correlated magnets which enable a person to easily secure and remove the mask to and from their head. Some examples of such a mask include a scuba mask, a welding mask, a fencing mask, a goalie mask, a paint mask, a paintball mask, a catcher's mask, a ski mask, a goalie mask, an oxygen mask, a surgical mask, a face shield, a filter mask, a theatrical mask, a costume mask, a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask.

Abstract: A universal headgear is easy to use and creates an effective seal between a patient interface device, such as gas delivery mask, and a patient. The headgear of the present invention includes a halo-like headband formed from an elastomeric material. The headband includes contoured panels that allow the device to fit most people without circumference length adjustment. The halo headband is designed to maintain a substantially frusto-conical shape when worn. The present invention preferably includes an adjustable crossover strap on the top connecting the contoured panels that is adapted to hold the halo headband in position. The headpiece further includes connecting straps to adjustably connect the headgear to a patient interface device. The present headgear fits a wide range of head sizes and shapes, is easy to use, and provides increased stability.

Abstract: A sleep mask apparatus for protecting a wearer's eyelashes during sleep, comprising a face portion configured for covering an area of the wearer's face generally bounded by the wearer's forehead, beneath the wearer's eyes, and across the wearer's nose bridge, a relatively thick, resilient perimeter portion integral about an inner surface of the face portion, and a pair of relatively rigid side portions integral with opposing left and right edges of the face portion in a position substantially perpendicular to the face portion, whereby, during use of the sleep mask, the perimeter portion contacts the wearer's face and the side portions contact the sides of the wearer's head, such that the wearer's eyelashes are spaced from the inner surface of the face portion as well as the side portions, even when the wearer is side sleeping.

Abstract: A hat or cap includes a main hat portion and an outerband or fold-down portion secured to the main hat portion in a manner that permits the outerband to be moved upward and downward with respect to the main hat portion from a first position, in which the outerband lies over the main hat portion and away from the wearer's face and eyes, to a second position in which the outerband covers and protects a part of the wearer's face including the eyes. A lens or goggle portion, which is integrated into and attached to an opening in the outerband, is positioned over the wearer's eyes when the outerband is in its second, lower position.

Abstract: A protective garment incorporates a face and neck mask adapted to filter out airborne particulates. The protective garment outwardly has the appearance of a conventional shirt, sweater or jacket, yet incorporates a convenient, easy to use, and readily accessible mask that is always available to the wearer and is ready for use on short notice.

Abstract: A foldable consumer product, such as book or card, has a plurality of pages and a detachable toy, mask or other interactive amusement device attached to at least one of the pages. The detachable device is configured to pop-up or open upon exposing at least one of the pages, and may be thematically related to the subject matter of the book or card.

Abstract: A headband device permits a user to rest, even sleep, snugly fastened to the headrest of the seat in which he or she is seated. A method of using the headband device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hood is provided that includes a lid and a mask which are pivotally connected and separately moveable. The mask and lid form an opening that increases or decreases in size when the mask pivots. The lid is moveable between an up and down position. In the up-position, an edge of the lid is disposed on a user's forehead and in the down-position the edge is disposed on a posterior of the user's head. The mask is connected to the lid by a hinge portion which allows the mask to provide varying levels of coverage to a user's face.

Abstract: A hunting and sporting garment includes a means of concealing a user's face comprising a hood, a face covering, means for attaching the face covering and the hood so as to form the concealing means, and means for storage of the face covering. The garment further includes a lower portion having a crotch opening between the leg portions thereof, extending from the waist in the front of the lower portion to the waist in the back of the lower portion wherein the crotch opening is capable of being closed by a closure means.

Abstract: A hat with a built-in flexible facemask mounted on the bottom front edge of the hat. By raising the hat above the user's head, the mask falls out of the interior of the hat into a deployed position in front of the user's face.

Abstract: A face and eye covering device includes a face cover configured for covering the nose and mouth of a wearer. The face cover is air permeable to allow the passage of air therethrough to facilitate breathing when worn over the wearer's nose or mouth. An eye shield is coupled to the face cover. The eye shield includes a lens and a lens protector releasably coupled to the lens. At least a portion of the lens and lens protector are transparent to allow visual perception therethrough.

Abstract: A hunting and sporting garment includes a means of concealing a user's face comprising a hood, a face covering, means for attaching the face covering and the hood so as to form the concealing means, and means for storage of the face covering. The garment further includes a lower portion having a crotch opening between the leg portions thereof, extending from the waist in the front of the lower portion to the waist in the back of the lower portion wherein the crotch opening is capable of being closed by a closure means.

Abstract: A bandana device for use by a vehicle rider wearing a helmet, to protect against dust impingement on the face, whereby when the bandana is applied to the wearer's face and the corners are brought together at the rear of the wearer's neck and below the lowermost rear edge of the helmet, the components are then positioned to be pressed together to retain the bandana tensioned over the wearer's face, and to exclude entrance of dust and dirt beneath the bandana.

Abstract: A system of head and neck garments and components that allows the wearer to control the environment around the wearer's head and neck is disclosed. The system requires that the wearer carry minimal additional gear while providing the wearer with the ability to cool, warm, waterproof, camouflage, and protect his or her head and neck areas against sun, wind, rain, snow, insects, blowing sand, etc.

Abstract: A method to manufacture a neck sash of elastic insulating material unitarily formed with a face-mask so as to contour and comfortably shelter the user's throat and upper sternum area against adverse weather conditions.

Abstract: A multi-purpose head covering is disclosed. The multi-purpose head covering includes a hat capable of covering at least a portion of a wearer's head and a mask capable of covering at least a portion of a wearer's face. The mask has a central body and two extensions on either side of the central body. Each of the two extensions comprises a mask attachment member for attachment to the hat. The mask also includes a number of releasable fasteners, such as snaps, such that when the releasable fasteners are engaged to one another, the size of the mask changes.

Abstract: A hat member has a lower rim with a scarf attached thereto which extends between the temple areas around the back of the head. The scarf has and eye edge proximate the lower part of the eye sockets and extends from there to an area proximate the juncture of the neck with the torso or trunk. The scarf is loose and has folds under the chin so that a coat or other outer garment can be positioned and closed there over without restricting movement of the user. The scarf extends from the rim down proximate the nape of the neck to protect the back of the head and he rear of the neck. The hat member has a crown into which the scarf member can be positioned and stored while the hat is being worn. In turn the scarf may be moved between a stored position in the crown of the hat member and a deployed position removed from the crown and deployed over and about the head of the user.

Abstract: An enhanced mask system including a mask portion, for covering the nose, mouth and lower face of a wearer. The mask portion has an inner surface for being closer to the wearer and an outer surface for being further from the wearer. A head covering or balaclava is secured to the mask portion and a pocket secured to the inner surface of the mask portion removably contains the head covering or balaclava when in its secured position. The mask can be worn by the wearer either with the head covering or balaclava on the wearer's head in a deployed position or without the head covering or balaclava on the wearer's head and stowed in the pocket in the secured position.

Abstract: Safety apparel and/or non-apparel items that filter from the air one or more airborne particles and/or undesired gasses to provide safety to a human and/or non-human from potentially unhealthy airborne particles. The apparel and/or non-apparel item at least partially includes a filter material. The filter material on the apparel and/or non-apparel item has a sufficient size to enable the human and/or non-human to cover the nose, eyes, and/or mouth of the human and/or non-human. The filter material filters at least one airborne particle and/or undesired gas by a mechanical mechanism, an electrical mechanism, and/or a chemical mechanism. The apparel and/or non-apparel item can include at least one visual and/or textural indicator on the apparel and/or non-apparel item to at least partially indicate the location of the filter material on the apparel and/or non-apparel item.

Abstract: An improved visor-type face shield for dentist includes a visor portion and a shield portion coupled to each other by a first pivotable connecting means and second pivotable connecting means. The visor portion comprises a visor assembly, including a visor member and a forehead member, a visor first extension, a visor second extension, and a band, which is coupled with the first and visor second extensions by the band first connection means and band second connection means respectively. The shield portion includes a face shielding means comprising a rest extended from the face shield inner surface, a shield lower portion, a shield upper portion, a shield first connecting means of the first pivotable connecting means, and a shield second connecting means of the second pivotable connecting means.

Abstract: A facemask harness used in a facemask for baseball is disclosed to have the body of the facemask harness formed of an inner foam rubber layer and an outer elastic fabric layer adhered to said inner foam rubber layer, the body of the facemask harness having a top strap stitched to the top side thereof and provided with hook and loop materials for fastening and two side straps respectively stitched to the two opposite lateral sides thereof and respectively provided with hook and loop materials for fastening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for metabolic cooling and insulation of a user in a cold environment. In its preferred embodiment the apparatus is a highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The apparatus can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environmental conditions. The apparatus may also include an external thermal insulation layer and/or an internal thermal control layer to regulate the rate of heat exchange between the composite and the skin of the wearer.

Abstract: In a protective combination wearable by a firefighter or by an emergency worker, a face mask has a face-conformable gasket defining an outwardly opening trough. Further, a protective garment has a hood, which has a peripheral edge and which defines a tubular hem along the peripheral edge. Moreover, an inflatable tube, which extends through the tubular hem, is adapted to form a seal between the face-conformable gasket and the peripheral edge of the hood, when inflated so as to press the tubular hem along the peripheral edge of the hood into the outwardly opening trough, whereby to provide a seal between the face mask and the hood.

Abstract: A hat member has a lower rim with a scarf attached thereto which extends between the temple areas around the back of the head. The scarf has and eye edge proximate the lower part of the eye sockets and extends from there to an area proximate the juncture of the neck with the torso or trunk. The scarf is loose and has folds under the chin so that a coat or other outer garment can be positioned and closed there over without restricting movement of the user. The scarf extends from the rim down proximate the nape of the neck to protect the back of the head and he rear of the neck. The hat member has a crown into which the scarf member can be positioned and stored while the hat is being worn. In turn the scarf may be moved between a stored position in the crown of the hat member and a deployed position removed from the crown and deployed over and about the head of the user.

Abstract: For a firefighter, a combination of protective gear comprises a face mask, a head harness, and a protective hood adapted to cover the wearer's head, except for at least a portion of the wearer's face, and to cover an outer perimeter of a window portion of the face mask. The protective hood is attached to the head harness, preferably to flexible straps of the head harness, so that the protective hood is attachable to the face mask, along with the head harness, and so the protective hood is detachable from the window portion, along with the head harness. The protective hood is attached thereto via stitches or is attached thereto detachably, as via snap fasteners or hook-and-loop fasteners.

Abstract: A lightweight and inexpensive mask providing protection to the nose and eyes of dental patients from contaminants that are present in the dental office. The Mask having a nose portion having an elasticized cord transversing across the philtrum area of a patient thereby causing the mask to adopt a triangular shape about the nose. The nose portion being caused to create a natural ventilation along the nasolabial groove areas of the patient. The mask further including a pair of transparent eye panels and means for affixing the mask on the patient's face.

Abstract: The fencing mask comprises a steel mesh or plastic face piece 10, for protecting the face of a wearer. A fabric bib 15, for protecting the neck of the wearer, is detachably secured to the mask by means of an elongate channel member 16 connected to the lower edge thereof and extending from one side of the mask to the other from positions adjacent the ears of the wearer and passing under the chin of the wearer when worn and a co-operating elongate bead provided on or adjacent the upper edge of the bib 15.

Abstract: The hooded garment of the present invention has an integral, storable mask or goggles for use to protect the wearer against inclement weather, and particularly for use in outdoor cold weather sports, such as skiing or snowboarding. The mask has the shape of a filled-in, upside-down U. The edges of the U-shaped mask, with the exception of one to two inches on either end of the U is attached to the hood, preferably sewn. The mask attachment is preferably recessed from the hood opening but has the shape of the hood opening. When wearing the garment, the wearer has the option of wearing the mask or storing the mask flush against the inside, back of the hood. Further, the mask is versatile enough to keep as much or as little of the head, face, and neck of the wearer covered, as the wearer desires. The hood and mask can be worn loosely, or can be tightened by the drawstring of the hood. In an alternate embodiment, the mask comprises a horizontal separation, which runs across the middle of the mask.

Abstract: An article of clothing includes a mask member with a head member joined together to define an opening that registers with the eyes. The mask member is formed of neoprene with a fleece material laminated to the interior thereof. The head member is formed of a fleece material and has a scarf portion extending below the head to surround the neck area of the user.

Abstract: A hunting hood is described that can be worn on the head of a hunter, in both summer and winter. The hood has several comfort-providing features, such as an adjustable eye window and an attachable and detachable hinged flap for exposing an opening for the mouth of a hunter. These adjustable features allow the hood to be contoured to the face of each individual hunter.

Abstract: A simulated shoulder is provided for purposes of creating a costume. The shoulder includes a platform having an upper and a lower surface, horizontally disposed support columns defining the periphery of the shoulder platform, and a head supporting structure attached to the upper surface for support of an inflatable bladder. The inflatable bladder is attached to the head supporting structure and simulates a head or supports a costume mask. An elongated support column extends downwardly from the platform. The support column is attached at one end to the platform and spaced apart a sufficient lateral distance so as to accommodate a wearer's head. There is also provided an adjustable flexible strap attached to the support columns to hold the structure to a wearer and for supporting the shoulder platform.

Abstract: A simulated shoulder is provided for purposes of creating a costume. The shoulder includes a platform having an upper and a lower surface, horizontally disposed support columns defining the periphery of the shoulder platform, and a head supporting structure attached to the upper surface for support of an inflatable bladder. The inflatable bladder is attached to the head supporting structure and simulates a head or supports a costume mask. An elongated support column extends downwardly from the platform. The support column is attached at one end to the platform and spaced apart a sufficient lateral distance so as to accommodate a wearer's head. There is also provided an adjustable flexible strap attached to the support columns to hold the structure to a wearer and for supporting the shoulder platform.

Abstract: A smoke mask including a hood adapted to fit over a user's head, the hood having a front section adapted to be placed in front of a user's face; and a filter extending through the hood. The filter having support frame having a filter cartridge receiving opening, a replaceable cartridge containing at least one filtration medium positioned within the opening, and at least one releasable connector securing the cartridge to the frame.

Abstract: A meditation and sleep enhancing device having a light occlusion portion attached to a head rest portion and a chin-strap extending therefrom. When in use by an individual, the sleep enhancing device acts both as a light and sound suppression device as well as providing a comfortable pillow and neck support. When not in use, the chin strap may be used as a handle to easily transport the device.

Abstract: The present invention is a hood with faceguard and visor for protecting a user from cold or inclement weather. It comprises a hood with a drawstring and to which a protective facecover is attached. The faceguard is attached to a lower portion of the hood in a tubular fashion. In use, the faceguard is pulled up through the lower portion of the hood which then obverts or turns the faceguard and lower portion "outside in". This places the faceguard in proper alignment for use on a users face within the hood, affording maximum protection for a user from the weather.An alternate embodiment of the invention comprises a faceguard integrally connected to the hood or cover in a position to align with a user's face upon being donned by a user. In the alternate embodiment, a drawstring is contained within a channel. The channel forms an arc described by a path beginning at a first side of the faceguard, arcing up to a zenith of the hood, and descending to the second side of the faceguard.

Abstract: A hair spray shield has two flexible sides permanently joined together by a hinge at one point and releasably joined at another point by a releasable fastening device.

Abstract: The one-piece surgical mask and cap includes a substantially planar blank with an eye opening formed therethrough. Straps are attached to the side edges of the blank for connecting the one-piece surgical mask and cap to the user. The upper portion of the blank above the eye opening forms the cap portion, and the lower portion of the blank below the eye opening forms the mask portion. Elastic bands may be provided surrounding the eye opening to further secure the one-piece surgical mask and cap of the present invention to the user.

Abstract: The present invention discloses sports headgear with an attached widow's veil which covers part or all of the face of the wearer. The headgear is designed to worn by a woman wanting to humorously express her "sorrow" at being displaced by a man's exclusive interest in a sporting activity. The preferred headgear is a peaked baseball cap with the veil attached to the front of the cap. The veil is of fine mesh and has wide interstices so that the face of the wearer, (and her expression), may be clearly seen, and the preferred color of the veil material is black. It will be appreciated that the juxtaposition of a sporting element (the cap) and a badge of sadness (the widow's veil) when worn together, communicates a woman's feelings of being left out of the fun in a wry subliminal manner. Other embodiments of the invention include the baseball cap and veil, with an inscription "WIDOWWEAR" on the crown at the front of the cap along with an icon representing the sport being targeted, e.g.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sun protective shield worn with a headgear to protect face of a wearer from ultraviolet radiation. The shield is flexible, air permeable and optically transparent so as not to impede breathing or vision of the user. The shield has a first set of securing tabs adjacent the top edge of the shield for securing to a piece of headgear, and a second set of securing tabs for retaining the shield in any of a plurality of folded positions. The second set of tabs engages with the first set of tabs when the shield is partially or fully folded, covering the entire face of the user or only a part thereof.

Abstract: A method of making a mask representing a photographic subject includes the steps of: simultaneously capturing a front and two side face views of the subject using a single camera and a pair of mirrors, one mirror on each side of the subject's head; forming a digital image of the captured front and side views; digitally processing the digital image by mirroring the two side views and blending the two side views with the front view to form a blended image; and transferring the blended image to a head sock.

Abstract: An article of clothing designed to protect a wearers face, head and neck area from inclement weather, includes a hood portion member structurally arranged to cover and engage the head and neck area of the wearer and a face portion member secured to the hood portion and structurally arranged to cover and engage the face of the wearer. The face portion member includes a plurality of openings aligned to cooperate with the eyes, nose and mouth of the wearer and a securing member engaging one side of the face portion and extending around the back of the wearer's head and engageable with the opposite of the face portion to adjustably secure the face portion onto the wearer's face.

Abstract: A face mask for use in a cold weather hood which may be worn to protect a wearer from the effects of a cold weather environment. The face mask is placed in an opening of the cold weather hood which has predetermined dimensions. The face mask is of multiple-layer construction and, in the preferred embodiment, includes a layer of moldable material sandwiched between two layers of relatively soft material. The layer of moldable material is molded or otherwise formed to substantially conform to the contours of the wearer's face.

Abstract: A breath deflector sealed across the bridge of the nose and extending forwardly therefrom, such as to the inside portion of a helmet and downwardly beyond the mouth, to prevent the fogging of glasses or the visor of the helmet. The seal of the breath deflector extends from the outside corner of one eye, across the bridge of the nose, and to the outside corner of the other eye to minimize a direct upward flow of moisture from one's breath to the area of vision in front of one's eyes. The breath deflector is resilient to form fit to the bridge of the nose even at temperatures below freezing, moisture-resistant, and insulative.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coat with an integral hood wherein the front portion of the hood contains a rolled-up face mask integral with the hood. In a preferred form, the hood has an interior pocket which stores the face mask when not in use. The face mask has an upper edge sewn to the hood interior and a lower edge having VELCRO strips which cooperate with mating velcro strips in the lower interior of the hood to hold the mask in a lowered position covering the wearer's face.

Abstract: A cowl to protect the head, face and neck of an individual from the cold is disclosed. The cowl includes a skull cap, ear band, neck drape and face mask. The face mask includes a breathing channel design to cause air exhaled by the individual to travel down and away from the nose and eyes to reduce the likelihood that glasses or goggles also worn by the individual will become fogged by the exhaled air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curved, self-supporting mask which may be worn to protect the wearer from unwanted exposure to the sun and wind. The mask includes a shield fabricated of material which blocks the penetration of ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: A cold weather face mask and hood combination is characterized by an elastic support strap which is releasably secured to at least one side of the mask and is trained through a retainer loop on the back of the hood so that the fit of the mask on the wearer's face may be adjusted to increase or decrease the snugness and to accommodate a range of sizes and shapes of facial features in the nose, mouth and chin area. The retainer loop holds the support strap in a selected position along the back of the hood to prevent the loop from slipping to the wearer's shoulders. The face mask has a nose-to-chin protecting pocket with a somewhat parabolic curvature to accommodate a range of sizes and shapes of facial features.

Abstract: The invention provides a hat and face mask combination including a hat which is made of a stretchable knit material to conform to the head of an individual wearer and which includes a peripheral edge defining an opening for the face of the wearer. The opening is sized to expose that portion of a wearer's face which extends from above the eyebrows, over the temples, and to the cheeks. The hat also includes a lower portion that is rollable over on itself to form an ear covering of double thickness. The lower portion of the hat is fixed in its rolled over position along the periphery of the face opening and is unrollable, except along the periphery of the face opening, to extend the lower portion of the hat downwardly over a portion of the neck of the wearer. The head covering also includes a face mask that extends over the face opening and that includes a periphery sewn to the hat along the periphery of the face opening.

Abstract: A garment for covering a wearer's head and face including a hood worn over the head with a tailpiece adjacent a rear portion of the head. The hood is made from a non-shrink material. A mesh face mask is attached to the hood to cover and conceal the face while allowing the wearer to see out through the face mask. A cowl is formed along a portion of the junction between the hood and the face mask and extends out over the face mask. The cowl may be formed from a single piece of material or two differently colored pieces of material. A central padded layer may be inserted within the cowl to give it additional thickness and shape.

Abstract: A hood or cap for a face mask breathing apparatus formed of flexible material having a narrow front piece which extends down the forehead of the wearer adjacent the nostril which merges into a wider back piece to encompass at least the rear of the head and the rear of the neck of the wearer the front piece and back piece being provided with straps to connect the hood to a face mask and correctly position and maintain the mask on the face of the wearer.