With Masks Patents (Class 2/173)
  • Patent number: 11564437
    Abstract: A removable chin curtain assembly selectively attachable to a helmet is disclosed. The helmet has a helmet shell, a chin strap, and a pair of fasteners connecting the chin strap portion to the helmet shell. The fasteners are made at least in part of ferromagnetic material. The removable chin curtain assembly has a chin curtain and at least one permanent magnet connected to the chin curtain. The at least one permanent magnet is adapted for selectively magnetically connecting the chin curtain to at least one of the fasteners. Alternative embodiments of a removable chin curtain assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventor: Caroline Letendre
  • Patent number: 11497268
    Abstract: A convertible headgear that includes an adjustable strap stored behind a sweatband that may be used to secure the headgear as a cap or mask, and modified rear crown panels that form a ventilation opening to facilitate a clear nasal passage airway when the headgear is worn as a mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: FACEBALL CAP, INC.
    Inventor: Paul Yan Shaw
  • Patent number: 11357710
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid mask and a preparation method thereof. The solid mask includes a hydrophobic substrate layer and a nanofiber layer, the nanofiber layer has a three-dimensional structure and is electro-spun onto the hydrophobic substrate layer through uniaxial electrostatic spinning technology, and the nanofiber layer is prepared by the following food-grade raw materials in parts by mass: 10 to 30 parts of gelatin, 1 to 30 parts of soya bean lecithin and 0.1 to 10 parts of a functional substance. The present invention provides a solid mask, using gelatin and soya bean lecithin as the framework. The nanofiber layer is a three-dimensional laminate made of fibers having a diameter of a few hundred nanometers. The nanofiber layer has a membrane structure similar to the extracellular matrix. The raw materials of the solid mask are all food-grade raw materials or natural extracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: INFINITUS (CHINA) COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Junyong Xiao, Meiling Tai, Tingshen Zhang, Xiquan Yin
  • Patent number: 11318221
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a wearable air cleaner where an air cleaning device is incorporated into a hat. The air cleaning device includes a fan unit to pull air through the device and an air filter to capture particles in the air. The air cleaning device also includes ultraviolet light to disinfect the air and pushes the filtered and disinfected air in front of the wearer for breathing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventor: James Joseph Wade
  • Patent number: 10874195
    Abstract: A method for forming a facial pad, the method including: (a) forming a water-impermeable film on one surface of a first sheet body that is flexible and elastic; (b) forming a water-impermeable film on one surface of a second sheet body that is flexible and elastic; (c) applying a creamed or gelled beauty material on a surface of the film formed in step (a); (d) after step (c), stacking the first sheet body and the second sheet body so as to sandwich the beauty material between the films formed in steps (a) and (b); and (e) cutting the first sheet body and the second sheet body which sandwich the beauty material in step (d) into a predetermined shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: NICHIEI CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Susumu Omoto
  • Patent number: 10824849
    Abstract: A method for resource transfer, includes: acquiring a front face image, and a side face image from at least one side, of a target user; performing a liveness detection and an identity recognition on the target user based on the front face image and the side face image; and executing, if a liveness detection result is that the target user is a live user and an identity recognition result is that the target user is an authorized user of a target electronic account, resource transfer on the target electronic account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Advanced New Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei Xu, Jidong Chen
  • Patent number: 10817705
    Abstract: A method for resource transfer, includes: acquiring a front face image, and a side face image from at least one side, of a target user; performing a liveness detection and an identity recognition on the target user based on the front face image and the side face image; and executing, if a liveness detection result is that the target user is a live user and an identity recognition result is that the target user is an authorized user of a target electronic account, resource transfer on the target electronic account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Advanced New Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei Xu, Jidong Chen
  • Patent number: 10765159
    Abstract: A head mask, configured to cover the head of a wearer, includes a shell that includes bendable foam and a soft fabric on the exterior of the shell. The head mask further includes a cushioned collar at the bottom of the head mask to prevent discomfort when the head mask impacts the wearer. The collar may be cushioned, for example, by making the collar thicker than the combined thickness of the shell and decorative fabric, such as by folding the bendable foam of the shell and the soft fabric inwardly and attaching the folded bendable foam and soft fabric materials to the shell, or by increasing the thickness of the bendable foam or fabric layer used in the collar. The head mask further includes one or more openings for the eyes and for breathability, where the openings may be covered with a one-way mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Dan-Dee International, Ltd.
    Inventor: Gary Holcomb
  • Patent number: 10736369
    Abstract: A convertible headgear that includes an adjustable strap stored behind a sweatband that may be used to secure the headgear as a cap or mask, and modified rear crown panels that form a ventilation opening to facilitate a clear nasal passage airway when the headgear is worn as a mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Faceball Cap, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Yan Shaw
  • Patent number: 10251439
    Abstract: A hood apparatus has structure to be removably engagable to a jacket and further structure to help eliminate reduced user peripheral vision from the hood via the user turning their head side to side. The structure of the hood is to create a slackened removable engagement between the hood and the jacket. Further structure of the hood is to provide multiple axes of adjustability for the hood to form around a user's head in effect causing the hood move in lockstep to the user's side to side head movement. These multiple axes of adjustability include a circumferential elastic drawstring positioned about the user's face periphery and an added independent lateral elastic drawstring that is partially parallel to the circumferential elastic drawstring for about an upper one-third of the user's face periphery wherein the lateral elastic drawstring is routed laterally toward the rear of the hood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: Sirena Rolfe
  • Patent number: 9828707
    Abstract: A parasitic Acari barrier fabric that impedes parasitic Acari movement, traps parasitic Acari, and/or exterminates parasitic Acari thereon or therein. The barrier fabric includes an outer face formed from open mesh construction having evenly spaced openings formed thereon that are adapted for passing parasitic Acari from outside the fabric to inside the fabric, an inner face that is breathable and configured for moisture vapor transmission from a wearer's skin therethrough but is impenetrable to parasitic Acari passed to the inside of the fabric, and an intermediate spacer that extends between and interconnects the inner face to the outer face to form the parasitic Acari barrier fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Lymeez LLC
    Inventor: John Patton
  • Patent number: 9706805
    Abstract: The adapter comprises a clip with a groove, and a rack that engages with the groove. The clip attaches securely to an edge of a fabric, for example, a panel on a baseball cap. The rack includes an angle adjuster, on which a brow guard, welding helmet, or other protective gear can be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: A.C.E. INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Jason M. Pereira, James Watkins, Ed Martin
  • Patent number: 9032554
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Cary M Lucier
  • Publication number: 20150106998
    Abstract: A mask assembly is herein disclosed wherein the mask assembly comprises a main mask portion, a moveable mask portion, wherein the moveable mask portion is moveable between a first and second position relative to the main mask portion; and a trigger mechanism remote from the main mask portion, wherein actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the moveable mask portion to move from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: BLUE SKY DESIGNS LIMITED
    Inventor: Stuart BROWNING
  • Publication number: 20150082515
    Abstract: A support mask apparatus secured to a head of a user and a supporting structure to enhance sleep quality by supporting the head in a stationary and neutral position is provided. The support mask includes an opaque protective member placed over eyes of the user, an elastic strap with a first end coupled to a left edge of the protective member and a second end coupled to a right edge of the protective member, the elastic strap able to be secured around the head of the user, a flexible cord with a first end coupled to the left edge of the protective member and a second end coupled to the right edge of the protective member, and an adjustment mechanism operably connected to the flexible cord. The adjustment mechanism enables the user to securely fasten the flexible cord around the supporting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: THOMAS PARZIALE
  • Publication number: 20150067948
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding a mask on a wearer utilizes a head piece which the wearer dons over at least part of the face and which supports a separate mask such a Halloween mask on releasable spacer elements which hold the mask in position relative to the eyes of the wearer
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Davis Graham Jackson
  • Publication number: 20150000006
    Abstract: A headgear device having a hair wrap component for maintaining at least a portion of a user's hair in a desired position, an eye mask component for covering a user's eyes, the eye mask component being movable from a lowered position for covering a user's eyes to a raised position for not covering a user's eyes, and a light component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Antonio Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140352031
    Abstract: A mask pack impregnated with a liquid cosmetic preparation, being applied to a human skin surface, in particular a facial skin surface. The mask pack includes a nonwoven fabric layer and a nanofiber layer including a hydrophilic polymer, wherein said nanofiber layer is bonded to the nonwoven fabric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Bo-Kyung Choi, Ji-Hwa Lee
  • Publication number: 20140345029
    Abstract: Apparel in which retractable extensions from a body portion can be selectively engaged in to cover the wearer's face, head, arms or legs. The extension of material is connected to the body portion, and stored within a pocket when it is not in use. When it is needed the wearer reaches into the pocket, and extends the material out of the pocket, engaging it as a useful sleeve, pant leg, face covering, or hood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Gregory J. Saladino
  • Publication number: 20140331383
    Abstract: An eye mask is provided that is comprised of a fabric structure with first and second concave shapes that fit over the periorbital region of each eye and which protects the eyes while sleeping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Ann Bially
  • Publication number: 20140325741
    Abstract: The disclosure herein provides compact portable head supporting devices that secure a user's head in a position sufficient to enhance the user's comfort in a seated position. A head supporting device comprises a first member configured to be at least partially sandwiched between a user and a seat, a support apparatus configured to support a head of the user relative to the first member, and a coupling member configured to couple the support apparatus to the first member, the coupling member further configured to enable repositioning of the support apparatus with respect to the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: IPNOS TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Rabih Bachir Zaouk, Pere Margalef-Valldeperez
  • Publication number: 20140325742
    Abstract: A deformable and self-adjustable mask structure is provided, which comprises a goggle, a facial cover connected to the surrounding of the goggle. The facial cover has a plurality of mask fragments and adhesive strips connected with the mask fragments. The mask is a self-adjustable mask. The mask of this invention can integrally connect the plural mask fragments, which are provided according to the shape of face, together by adhesive strips so as to provide the mask with the function of self-adjustment and deformation. Not only it is easy to carry and wear but also its overall dimension can be automatically adjusted according to the dimension of different person's face and different expression. Accordingly, comfortability to wear and adaptability of mask can be increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: CHINA-STAR WORLDWIDE CORP.
    Inventor: HSU-NAN LIN
  • Publication number: 20140304888
    Abstract: An expandable head cover is made in one-piece flat form of width 9-15? and made of two latex-free nonwoven sheets of having a retraction force of greater than 0.5 lb/2? and less than 3 lb/2? from a 100% elongation and a hydrostatic pressure resistance of above 500 mm H2O/100 cm2. The head cover has at least one eye opening covered with a transparent film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Phoenix IT Management LLC
    Inventor: De-Sheng TSAI
  • Publication number: 20140304887
    Abstract: Headwear suitable for wearing in cold weather, such as a hat or a face mask, that has ear warmers secured on the inside of the hat or face mask which have a frame with a band and a first and second ear portion. The hat is provided with a shape suitable for securing the hat around a person's head so as to conform to the contours of the head to substantially minimize gaps between the hat and the head. Unexpectedly, the band of the ear warmer within the sleeve of the hat provides tension to the hat that causes it to hug the back of the head. At the same time, the first and second ear portions keep the ears of the wearer securely covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Loretta Ilges, Tina Witte
  • Publication number: 20140283280
    Abstract: A Cold or Inclement Weather Exposure Mask is designed to fit snugly around the wearer's face, head, and neck. The mask serves vital needs of warmth, humidity, moisture management and air flow. A raised, pliable chamber covering the mouth and nose of the wearer provides a breathing space to allow normal breathing while keeping the face warm and dry. The chamber is affixed to a fabric panel made of a water and wind resistant, non-irritating, comfortable, and stretchable material. A fastening means on the panel holds the mask in place around the wearer. The chamber includes multiple apertures which allow fresh, ambient air to pass to the wearer after it is mixed with warm, humid, exhaled air. The apertures also exhaust breath, air and condensation. Colors and pattern selections allow adaptation to all labor and recreation uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Talus Outdoor Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: John B. Sullivan, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140230120
    Abstract: A transformable article of clothing wearable by a person in a plurality of configurations. According to various embodiments, a transformable article of clothing comprises a central tubular portion coupled to a first member and a second member is configurable between a shawl and a scarf. In another embodiment, a transformable article of clothing comprises a first continuous loop coupled to a second continuous loop and is configurable among a hat, a hood, a scarf and a hand warmer. In yet another embodiment, an article of clothing comprises a mask portion and an ear muffler portion selectively retained on ears of the wearer. In still another embodiment, a transformable glove comprises a hand portion, a thumb portion, a first finger portion and a second finger portion with an opening in at least one of thumb and finger portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Ping Wu
  • Publication number: 20140150164
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Cary M. LUCIER
  • Patent number: 8726419
    Abstract: A head and neck support device includes first and second head support members that may be positioned in complimentary opposing locations to a rear area of the head. Each head support member comprises a substantially rectangular shaped pillow that may be affixed to headwear (e.g., hat) or a headband. The first and second head support members are configured to complimentarily support and distribute a weight of the head to substantially bypass a neck or the wearer and effectuate translation of the forces of gravity (somewhat equally) to the sides of the head of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Vahey
  • Publication number: 20140082827
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for preventing eating. A head covering is shaped to surround a user's head. The head covering includes a neck portion positioned to contact the user's neck, and a mouth portion positioned to cover the user's mouth. The mouth portion includes breathable material configured to obstruct the passage of food into the user's mouth. A security device is configured to secure the neck portion around the user's neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Lana Davidson
  • Publication number: 20140059731
    Abstract: A novelty headgear apparatus made from a formed, three-dimensional paperboard box is presented. The inventive apparatus, and method for making same, comprises the use of guides applied to a formed, three-dimensional paperboard box in any headgear configuration selected by a producer. The user thereafter tears or cuts along the guides to reveal the selected headgear. Multiple pieces and indicia may also be applied or enabled in the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Jarrod Schackmuth, Ronald Johnson, JR.
  • Patent number: 8621668
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Splitzgear, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Jason Nolz
  • Publication number: 20130305431
    Abstract: Technologies are described for a personal privacy system configured to create a private space around the head and face of a user. The system can include a flexible membrane. The membrane may be in the form of a hood or curtain that may be held, supported, or suspended around the user's face. The hood or curtain may be held in position by a set of supporting elements. The hood or supporting elements may be supported by a headgear system such as a headband, hat, or visor. By extending the flexible membrane, the user can enjoy privacy from light, sounds, or other sensory distractions allowing them to sleep or rest in a public, or quasi-public environment such as an airplane, train, park, beach, subway, or waiting room. The personal privacy system may fold up, roll up, or otherwise deform into a compressed geometry that is discrete and lightweight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventor: Norma R. Mraz
  • Patent number: 8555418
    Abstract: A combination hat/face covering which comprises a hat for covering the entire head and an attachment for covering parts of the face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Inventors: Jagvir Singh, Michael Tizol
  • Patent number: 8513323
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Kimbery-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Peiguang Zhou, Lisha Yu
  • Publication number: 20130052420
    Abstract: A method is provided for making a high repellency material. In one embodiment the method includes the steps of providing a polymeric material having an external surface including particle-like micron-scale topography, etching the external surface with a high energy treatment; and depositing a fluorochemical onto the etched external surface by a plasma fluorination process. The external surface may define a plurality of micro-tears proximate the micron-scale topography.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Shawn E. Jenkins, Ali Yahiaoui, Roger B. Quincy, III, Douglas P. Hoffmann
  • Publication number: 20120131726
    Abstract: A noise and light occluding sleep-enhancing device 10 is disclosed, the device having an elongated pillow portion 12 with attachment members 16, 18 disposed on opposite ends of said elongated pillow portion. When in use, the sleep-enhancing device surrounds a user's head, thereby suppressing both noise and light and providing a user with a comfortable pillow for the full lateral circumference of the user's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventor: Christopher Schenk
  • Publication number: 20120066813
    Abstract: A combination hat/face covering which comprises a hat for covering the entire head and an attachment for covering parts of the face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Jagvir Singh, Michael Tizol
  • Publication number: 20120031413
    Abstract: A mask includes a support member, a transparent main body, and a fixing member. The support member includes a main portion, a holding portion, and a resisting portion. The holding portion is integrally formed with the main portion. The holding portion extends away from the transparent main body. The resisting portion is positioned on the main portion. The transparent main body is fixed on the main portion. The fixing member is connected to the main portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicants: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED, SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: ZHENG SHI, JIANG-FENG LIU, YU-XI GAO
  • Publication number: 20110271421
    Abstract: A head and neck support device includes first and second head support members that may be positioned in complimentary opposing locations to a rear area of the head. Each head support member comprises a substantially rectangular shaped pillow that may be affixed to headwear (e.g., hat) or a headband. The first and second head support members are configured to complimentarily support and distribute a weight of the head to substantially bypass a neck or the wearer and effectuate translation of the forces of gravity (somewhat equally) to the sides of the head of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Vahey
  • Patent number: 8042543
    Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and a headgear assembly removably attachable to the frame. The headgear assembly includes a pair of side portions and a rear portion that interconnects the pair of side portions. The pair of side portions includes at least one strap. The rear portion has at least one strap constructed of at least two layers of material. One of the layers of material has a more rigid construction than the other of the layers of material to resist compression of the at least one strap of the rear portion in a first direction which resists movement of the at least one strap of the pair of side straps in the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Amal S. Amarasinghe, Perry D. Lithgow, Memduh Guney
  • Publication number: 20110239347
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a flexible face mask is provided for protecting the face from sunlight, wind, and other outdoor elements. Various embodiments of the face mask provide varying levels of facial coverage to suit user preferences. In a first embodiment, the face mask comprises a nose shield portion configured to cover and conform to the user's nose, a lip shield portion configured to cover the user's upper lip, a pair of cheek shield portions configured to cover the sides of the user's face, and a pair of ear strap portions configured to cover the ears, and receive the user's ears and eyewear via a pair of ā€œCā€-shaped cuts and insertion slits, respectively. A reinforcing strip on the skin-facing side of the nose shield provides structure and allows the nose shield to better conform to the user's nose. The face mask features two means of attachment to various forms of eyewear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Gregory Beliveau
  • Publication number: 20110197339
    Abstract: A scarf intended to be wrapped around the neck of the wearer while concealing a disposable particle mask attached to the scarf with Velcro or other hook and loop fastening strips, intended to be used as a combination fashion accessory and respiratory protective mask for stylish protection against airborne dusts, pollens and non-toxic particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Jay Warren, Charles Labitan
  • Publication number: 20110126340
    Abstract: A transformable article of clothing wearable by a person in a plurality of configurations. According to various embodiments, a transformable article of clothing comprises a central tubular portion coupled to a first member and a second member is configurable between a shawl and a scarf. In another embodiment, a transformable article of clothing comprises a first continuous loop coupled to a second continuous loop and is configurable among a hat, a hood, a scarf and a hand warmer. In yet another embodiment, an article of clothing comprises a mask portion and an ear muffler portion selectively retained on ears of the wearer. In still another embodiment, a transformable glove comprises a hand portion, a thumb portion, a first finger portion and a second finger portion with an opening in at least one of thumb and finger portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Ping Wu
  • Patent number: 7930768
    Abstract: An interior shell component is in a generally hemispherical configuration. The interior shell component has a lower edge forming a generally circular equatorial opening. The interior shell component has a front and rear with sides. The rear has a generally oval-shaped hole. An exterior do-rag component is essentially coincident with the interior shell component. A tail has an upper end above the hole. The tail is formed as an extension of the exterior do-rag component. An adjustment strap is formed in the rear of the interior shell component and the exterior do-rag component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: Larry L. Tyler
  • Publication number: 20110092135
    Abstract: A bra that is adapted to be a face mask has first and second bra cups, each of which includes an air filter and which are removably coupled to each other with a first attachment means. A formable member is coupled to the air filter of each bra cup. One end of a first body strap is coupled to the first bra cup and one end of a second body strap is coupled to the second bra cup. A second attachment means removably couples the second ends of the first and second body straps together. When the bra is to be used as a face mask, the first and second body straps are separated and the second attachment means is used to couple the first body strap to the first bra cup via the first attachment means as the first bra cup is separated from the second bra cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Elena Bodnar
  • Publication number: 20110055998
    Abstract: A method for making face masks includes: advancing continuously a longitudinal sheet material that can be divided into a plurality of mask sheets each of which has two opposite longitudinal ends and two opposite transverse ends; cutting the sheet material at intervals to form the mask sheets; providing a plurality of strips each of which has two longitudinally opposite strip ends and each of which is folded to form a pleat between the two strip ends thereof; and bonding the two strip ends of each of the strips to one of the opposite transverse ends of a respective one of the mask sheets to form an ear loop. A structure of the face mask is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: KANG NA HSIUNG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-Chi Tai, Ho-Hsi Yang, Chien-Hsiang Lin, Chien-Chung Su
  • Publication number: 20110023214
    Abstract: The convertible mask and cap relates generally to a head cover device for teams, groups, squads, players, companies, troops, sporting events, and more particularly to a unique type of cap that has the option of converting to a face mask when pulled forward from the head to the face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Jodine G. Hubbard, Justin D. Peters, Patricia H. Clemens, William R. Clemens
  • Publication number: 20100322442
    Abstract: A pressure activated remote microphone is provided within a communication system (100). A face mask (102) incorporates a remote microphone (118) and one or more pressure sensor(s) (122). When a user puts on the mask (102), the remote microphone (118) is enabled in response to the pressure sensed by the pressure sensors (122). When the mask (102) is removed, the remote microphone (118) is disabled in response to the change in pressure sensed by the pressure sensor(s) (122).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.
    Inventor: Joseph C. Namm
  • Patent number: 7823222
    Abstract: A protective hood is provided for covering at least a portion of a wearer's head. The hood includes an upper head covering section, a posterior head covering section, a neck covering section and an anterior head covering section. The anterior head covering section includes a window through which a portion of the wearer's face is exposed. The window is adjustable from a first position to a second position, exposing different portions of the wearer's face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Morning Pride Manufacturing, L.L.C.
    Inventors: William L. Grilliot, Mary I. Grilliot
  • Publication number: 20100229275
    Abstract: A sleep shield apparatus that can provide privacy, peacefulness, and protection in a public environment such as an airplane, airport, bus, or train is provided. The sleep shield comprises an eye shield portion, at least one strap for securing the eye shield to the face, and a lower portion. In one embodiment, the eye shield portion is constructed of a material that fully blocks light from reaching a user's eyes. In one embodiment, the lower portion is configured to cover a lower portion of the face. In another embodiment, the lower portion is configured to cover a portion of the upper torso. In yet another embodiment, the lower portion is configured to cover the upper torso and the arms similar to a blanket. In one embodiment, the lower portion includes a storage unit for storing a broad range of items such as a plane ticket, identification such as a driver's license, ear plugs, or an electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Margarett A. Wilson