Face Mask Assembly

Abstract

A face mask assembly includes a mask that is wearable on a user’s face to protect the user from inhaling airborne pathogens. A nose strip is integrated into the face mask and the nose strip is comprised of a bendable material to conform to contours of the user’s face when the mask is worn. A scent patch is coupled to the mask and the scent patch is infused with a chemical scent thereby enhancing an odor of the mask. An antibacterial patch is coupled to the mask and the antibacterial patch is infused with a chemical disinfectant. The antibacterial patch releases the chemical disinfectant into air being inhaled by the user when the mask is worn thereby reducing airborne pathogen exposure for the user.

Claims

1. A face mask assembly for protecting a user from airborne pathogens, said assembly comprising: a mask being wearable on a user’s face wherein said mask is configured to protect the user from inhaling airborne pathogens; a nose strip being integrated into said face mask, said nose strip being comprised of a bendable material wherein said nose strip is configured to be shaped to conform to contours of the user’s face when said mask is worn; a pair of ear straps, each of said ear straps being coupled to said mask wherein each of said ear straps is configured to extend around a respective one of the user’s ears; a scent patch being coupled to said mask, said scent patch being infused with a chemical scent wherein said scent patch is configured to release said chemical scent into air being inhaled by the user when said mask is worn thereby enhancing an odor of said mask; and an antibacterial patch being coupled to said mask, said antibacterial patch being infused with a chemical disinfectant wherein said antibacterial patch is configured to release said chemical disinfectant into air being inhaled by the user when said mask is worn thereby reducing airborne pathogen exposure for the user.

2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein: said mask has a front surface and a perimeter edge, said perimeter edge having a first lateral side, a second lateral side and a top side, said mask being comprised of a fluid permeable material wherein said mask is configured to facilitate the user to breathe when said mask is worn; said nose strip is aligned with said top side of said perimeter edge of said mask, said nose strip being centrally positioned between said first lateral side and said second lateral side of said perimeter edge wherein said nose strip is configured to extend across the user’s nose when said mask is worn; and each of said ear straps has a first end and a second end, each of said first end and said second end of each of said ear straps being coupled to a respective one of said first lateral side and said second lateral side of said perimeter edge of said mask such that each of said ear straps forms a closed loop.

3. The assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: said mask has a front surface and a perimeter edge, said perimeter edge having a first lateral side, a second lateral side and a top side, said mask being comprised of a fluid permeable material wherein said mask is configured to facilitate the user to breathe when said mask is worn; and said scent patch has a first surface, a first sidelong edge and a second sidelong edge, said first surface being bonded to said front surface of said mask.

4. The assembly according to claim 3, wherein said scent patch being centrally positioned between said first lateral side and said second lateral side of said perimeter edge.

5. The assembly according to claim 3, wherein said scent patch is positioned adjacent to said top side of said perimeter edge wherein said scent patch is configured to be aligned with the user’s nose when said mask is worn.

6. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein: said mask has a front surface and a perimeter edge, said perimeter edge having a first lateral side, a second lateral side and a top side, said mask being comprised of a fluid permeable material wherein said mask is configured to facilitate the user to breathe when said mask is worn; and said antibacterial patch has a primary surface, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge, said primary surface being bonded to said front surface of said mask.

7. The assembly according to claim 6, wherein said antibacterial patch is centrally positioned between said first lateral side and said second lateral side of said perimeter edge of said mask.

8. The assembly according to claim 5, wherein said antibacterial patch is positioned below said scent patch wherein said antibacterial patch is configured to be aligned with the user’s mouth when said mask is worn.

9. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein: said scent patch has a first sidelong edge and a second sidelong edge, said scent patch being elongated between said first sidelong edge and said second sidelong edge; and said antibacterial patch has a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge, said antibacterial patch being elongated between said first lateral edge and said second lateral edge to a length being greater than the length of said scent patch.

10. A face mask assembly for protecting a user from airborne pathogens, said assembly comprising: a mask being wearable on a user’s face wherein said mask is configured to protect the user from inhaling airborne pathogens, said mask having a front surface and a perimeter edge, said perimeter edge having a first lateral side, a second lateral side and a top side, said mask being comprised of a fluid permeable material wherein said mask is configured to facilitate the user to breathe when said mask is worn; a nose strip being integrated into said face mask, said nose strip being comprised of a bendable material wherein said nose strip is configured to be shaped to conform to contours of the user’s face when said mask is worn, said nose strip being aligned with said top side of said perimeter edge of said mask, said nose strip being centrally positioned between said first lateral side and said second lateral side of said perimeter edge wherein said nose strip is configured to extend across the user’s nose when said mask is worn; a pair of ear straps, each of said ear straps being coupled to said mask wherein each of said ear straps is configured to extend around a respective one of the user’s ears, each of said ear straps having a first end and a second end, each of said first end and said second end of each of said ear straps being coupled to a respective one of said first lateral side and said second lateral side of said perimeter edge of said mask such that each of said ear straps forms a closed loop; a scent patch being coupled to said mask, said scent patch being infused with a chemical scent wherein said scent patch is configured to release said chemical scent into air being inhaled by the user when said mask is worn thereby enhancing an odor of said mask, said scent patch having a first surface, a first sidelong edge and a second sidelong edge, said first surface being bonded to said front surface of said mask, said scent patch being centrally positioned between said first lateral side and said second lateral side of said perimeter edge, said scent patch being positioned adjacent to said top side of said perimeter edge wherein said scent patch is configured to be aligned with the user’s nose when said mask is worn, said scent patch being elongated between said first sidelong edge and said second sidelong edge; an antibacterial patch being coupled to said mask, said antibacterial patch being infused with a chemical disinfectant wherein said antibacterial patch is configured to release said chemical disinfectant into air being inhaled by the user when said mask is worn thereby reducing airborne pathogen exposure for the user, said antibacterial patch having a primary surface, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge, said primary surface being bonded to said front surface of said mask, said antibacterial patch being centrally positioned between said first lateral side and said second lateral side of said perimeter edge of said mask, said antibacterial patch being positioned below said scent patch wherein said antibacterial patch is configured to be aligned with the user’s mouth when said mask is worn, said antibacterial patch being elongated between said first lateral edge and said second lateral edge to a length being greater than the length of said scent patch; and a bag containing said mask, said bag being comprised of a fluid impermeable material wherein said bag is configured to protect said mask from contamination, said bag being sealed around said mask for preserving sterility of said mask, said bag being torn open for removing said mask from said bag.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0012] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a face mask assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a front phantom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a back phantom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a perspective phantom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 2 of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a perspective in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 7 thereof, a new mask device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

[0020] As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 7, the face mask assembly 10 generally comprises a mask 12 that is wearable on a user’s face 14 to protect the user from inhaling airborne pathogens. The mask 12 has a front surface 16 and a perimeter edge 18, and the perimeter edge 18 has a first lateral side 20, a second lateral side 22 and a top side 24. The mask 12 is comprised of a fluid permeable material to facilitate the user to breathe when the mask 12 is worn. A nose strip 26 is integrated into the face mask 12 and the nose strip 26 is comprised of a bendable material to conform to contours of the user’s face 14 when the mask 12 is worn. The nose strip 26 is aligned with the top side 24 of the perimeter edge 18 of the mask 12. Furthermore, the nose strip 26 is centrally positioned between the first lateral side 20 and the second lateral side 22 of the perimeter edge 18 to extend across the user’s nose 28 when the mask 12 is worn.

[0021] A pair of ear straps 30 is provided and each of the ear straps 30 is coupled to the mask 12. Each of the ear straps 30 extends around a respective one of the user’s ears 32 when the mask 12 is worn. Each of the ear straps 30 has a first end 34 and a second end 36, and each of the first end 34 and the second end 36 of each of the ear straps 30 is coupled to a respective one of the first lateral side 20 and the second lateral side 22 of the perimeter edge 18 of the mask 12 such that each of the ear straps 30 forms a closed loop. Each of the ear straps 30 may be comprised of an elastic material thereby enhancing comfort for the user.

[0022] A scent patch 38 is coupled to the mask 12 and the scent patch 38 is infused with a chemical scent to release the chemical scent into air being inhaled by the user when the mask 12 is worn. In this way the scent patch 38 enhances an odor of the mask 12 when the mask 12 is worn. The scent patch 38 has a first surface 40, a first sidelong edge 42 and a second sidelong edge 44, and the first surface 40 is bonded to the front surface 16 of the mask 12. The scent patch 38 is centrally positioned between the first lateral side 20 and the second lateral side 22 of the perimeter edge 18. Furthermore, the scent patch 38 is positioned adjacent to the top side 24 of the perimeter edge 18 such that the scent patch 38 is aligned with the user’s nose 28 when the mask 12 is worn. The scent patch 38 is elongated between the first sidelong edge 42 and the second sidelong edge 44. The chemical scent may be lemon scent, an herbal scent such as mint, a floral scent or any other pleasing scent that might be appropriate to enhance the user’s experience.

[0023] An antibacterial patch 46 is provided and the antibacterial patch 46 is coupled to the mask 12. The antibacterial patch 46 is infused with a chemical disinfectant to release the chemical disinfectant into air being inhaled by the user when the mask 12 is worn. In this way the antibacterial patch 46 reduces airborne pathogen exposure for the user. The antibacterial patch 46 has a primary surface 48, a first lateral edge 50 and a second lateral edge 52, and the primary surface 48 is bonded to the front surface 16 of the mask 12. The antibacterial patch 46 is centrally positioned between the first lateral side 20 and the second lateral side 22 of the perimeter edge 18 of the mask 12. Additionally, the antibacterial patch 46 is positioned below the scent patch 38 such that the antibacterial patch 46 is configured to be aligned with the user’s mouth 54 when the mask 12 is worn. The antibacterial patch 46 is elongated between the first lateral edge 50 and the second lateral edge 52 to a length that is greater than the length of the scent patch 38.

[0024] A bag 56 is provided which contains the mask 12 and the bag 56 is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to protect the mask 12 from contamination. The bag 56 is sealed around the mask 12 for preserving sterility of the mask 12. Additionally, the bag 56 is torn open for removing the mask 12 from the bag 56. The mask 12 is positioned in the bag 56 during the manufacturing process such that the mask 12 is clean and sterile when the mask 12 is removed from the bag 56.

[0025] In use, the bag 56 is torn open to remove the mask 12 and the mask 12 is worn for protection against airborne pathogens during a pandemic, for example. The scent patch 38 releases the chemical scent while the user breathes through the mask 12. In this way the scent patch 38 enhances the experience of wearing the mask 12 by covering unpleasant odors that can result from wearing a mask 12 for an extended period of time. The antibacterial patch 46 releases the chemical disinfectant while the user breathes through the mask 12. In this way the antibacterial patch 46 reduces the amount of airborne pathogens that the user could potentially inhale. The mask 12 is discarded when the user is finished wearing the mask 12.

[0026] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0027] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.