Touchless Customizable Face Shield And Face Mask Holder

Abstract

A headgear, for use with a mask and or shield, which includes a strong but flexible headband to engage back of wearer's head and extend on either side behind ears and assuming a semi-circular shape. Headband splits into two parts on both sides of the head, where the inner parts rest on both ears and applies compression to the head to help hold headgear in place, and the outer parts function to attach to and support the shield and mask assemblies, which attaches to and manipulates a shield, and or a mask, positioning them in a fully protective configuration covering the nose, mouth and or face, or relaxed configuration exposing the nose mouth and or face, where positioning of the shield and mask is controlled by the rotation of circular knobs and so allows the shield and mask to be manipulated without physically touching them.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0001]This invention relates to a headgear apparatus that holds, supports and enables the putting on, or removing of a surgical type respiratory face mask, including cloth type masks, with the incremental displacement of the face mask from snug on the face to completely clear of the nose and mouth area; and putting on, removing and manipulation of a face shield, on a person's head, without the need for touching the face mask or face shield with one's hands, allows for customizability of the device to facilitate different sized wearer's heads, and facilitates the apparatus to be used in multiple configurations including as a Face Mask only, a Face Shield only, or a Face Mask and Face Shield combined.Description of Prior Art[0002]Methods and devices of attaching and securing surgical type respiratory face masks, including cloth type masks, and shields, as used in the medical area and general public, are well known. Although these fulfil...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a single headgear apparatus that can support both a Face Shield and Face Mask simultaneously or individually. The headband can hold securely to the head and support both masks without sacrificing functionality or performance. The device also allows for full motion in manipulating the masks and is reusable, washable, and can be used with existing surgical masks. The invention seeks to simplify the use of the masks by providing control knobs that manipulate both masks. The apparatus also prevents sweating, itching, and discomfort caused by excessive mask use and allows for easy replacement of the mask without having to touch it. The invention provides flexibility and customization options for different user needs.

Problems solved by technology

Current invention alleviates this problem but using just one headband for both devices.4. Face masks when used continuously over extended periods of time, trap body heat from exhaled air from mouth and nose and causes sweating, which dampens mask, and deteriorates mask life, and may cause itching and discomfort.

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