CA2269387A1 - Winter weather face mask - Google Patents

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CA2269387A1
CA2269387A1 CA 2269387 CA2269387A CA2269387A1 CA 2269387 A1 CA2269387 A1 CA 2269387A1 CA 2269387 CA2269387 CA 2269387 CA 2269387 A CA2269387 A CA 2269387A CA 2269387 A1 CA2269387 A1 CA 2269387A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41WEARING APPAREL
    • A41DOUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/11Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres

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A facial covering wrapped about scull secured by fasteners, encircles the cranium allowing vision while fitting contours of anatomy, extending downwards to the chest with removable covering about mouth.

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AhI'LIGATION F012 hATENT
IndustrlaIt~c~ua~~y Canada Canada C~PIC '~I~'C

Applicant: Marta Wood i=~ieV'-Addre55: f Ø Box 241 Rem~s a 4harued to 29 ColdStream Court .-~---=----MunSter Hamlet, Ontario, KOA 3P0 Phone: (613) 838-4947 A winter mask which can be made from any winter wear fabric. Can be worn by all ages. The mask has been designed to keep the wearer Safe from frostbite, warm and comfortable.
The mask easily converts to a neckwarmer when full face coverage i5 not required . ThiS
mask addresses all the draft spots where cold wind and Snow may enter between the hat and the coat.

This is to verify that the ideas and design functions of said inventions were conceived and devel-oped solely by myself Marta-Lee A. Foxall-Wood.
Inventor: Marta-Lee A Foxall-Wood Inventors Signature:
Address: 29 Coldstream Court, P.O. Box 241, Munster Hamlet, Date: February 12, 1999 Ontario, KOA 3P0 Phone: (613) 838-4947 I do hereby witness that the described inventions were conceived and developed by Marta-Lee A.
Foxall-Wood. I also understand the confidentiality of said inventions and agree not to disclose them to any other party or person.
Witness: Reverend Jim Baldwin Witness' Signature:
Address: 14 Lucas Lane Box 1 Comp. 8 Stittsville, Ont. Date: February 12, 1999 Phone: (613) 838-4947 Winter Weather Face Mask.
The Winter Weather Face Mask's unic~uene55 and functionality i5 a5 follows. It is impossible to purchase comfortable functional winter face protection other than two limited excep-tiona. Balaclavas which are difficult to remove when not needed and scarves which fall down and can become a choking hazard because of loose ends. I designed this face mask keeping in mind it had to be comfortable to wear and easy to put on and take off. The mask WM can be made to fit people of all ages.
This face mask stays in place without obstructing Sight. If the wearer i5 too warm they can pull it down off their face and wear it a5 a neck warmer without removing it. It can be worn in conjunction with any headgear. When removed it can be easily hung up.Thia mask i5 designed to give maximum coverage with minimum hassles.
The mask can be made from any winter wear fabric. It can be made from one thickness of dual-Sided fabrics, or it can be lined. It i5 also possible to construct the mask out of two complimentary fabrics.
(Continued on page 2) (Continued from page I) Skin i5 easily Susceptible to frostbite. This mask greatly reduces the risk of froet-bitten ears, cheeks, noses and chins a5 it fits Snugly to the face, and doesn't fall down.
The mask follows the contours of the face, horizontally covering the ears and temple areas Shaping acroSe the cheek bones and over the bridge of the nose.
Vertically it ex-tends downwards Shaping itself around the chin and jawbones, hugging the neck, and without being bulky allows the wearer to Secure their headgear with ease. The maximum coverage provided by the mask coupled with the fact that it Stays in place greatly re-duceS chances of frost-bite.
An optional or removable front extends downwards to cover the collar bones and upper chest area in the front, making a Scarf unnecessary. This Section can be applied in any manor or Shape using any Suitable fastener Some examples are; VELC120~, Snaps, elid-erS, or zippers.
Another problem Spot ie the base of the Skull between the hat and the coat.
Most peo-(Continued on page 3) (Continued from page 2) ple Spend a great deal of their time looking at the ground. Cold wind and Snow quite of-ten whistle down their backs. This mask forms a barrier to Stop those drafts, covering the base of the skull downwards and across the Shoulder blades at the back.
This back portion can be adapted to any shape or can be attached in any way that someone in the industry may think of. Some possible variations are; The back and chest portions of the mask can each be one solid piece which i5 permanently attached or i5 removable if de-sired. The panels can also be divided into sections. The bottom edges can be any Shape to give the mask a decorative effect.
The mask can be secured in place at the back or side and can be done in any manner using any fastener. Stretchable portions may be placed about the back and temple areas.
The front seam begins below the nose leaving an opening for breathing. This opening al-lows the wearer to insert things into the mouth without removing the mask. An optional mouth cover can be applied. The mouth cover i5 Stitched in place at one Side of the mouth opening and Secured shut at the other Side by VELCI~O~ or any other Suitable fastener. An additional fastening mechanism i5 placed on the cheek of the Side that the (Contimted on page 4) (Continued from page 3) mouth cover i5 Stitched on. This will allow the wearer to leave the mouth cover open or Shut whichever they prefer. Another option i5 to Sew the mouth hole Shut.
Creating this concealed breathing space makes it much easier for a person with respiratory illness to venture outside on a cold winter day.
There are Ski masks with a Similar face Shape available in neoprene. For example: U.S.
f atent #1139903 (Edward5), U.S.1'atent #1311088 (Edward5) and U.S.
f atent#4300240(Edward5). Although these ma5k~ have a Similar Shape about the face they do not have an open mouth option. Also on Some of these designs the nose sec-tion goes Straight across whereas the nose Section of my mask i5 arched up and over the bridge of the nose giving better coverage. In addition, unlike my design, they do not extend past the point where the chin and upper neck meet; the back of these masks have no ex-tension to protect the back of the neck and shoulders, and all of the afore mentioned masks are designed primarily for skiers. There are a number of face masks and neck warmers known, Such as; U.S.1'atent #766963 (Murray) which shows a muffler.
U.S.
(Continued on page 5) (Continued from page 4) Patent #731135(Scott) Showing a type of ear and neck mechanism. U.S. Patent #2276612 (EIIiS); U.S. #2573537 (Bouffard) and #3768100 (Golman) all Show other forms of protective neck and face wear. U.S. Patent #2023591 (BrotherS/Hetz) shows an article of convertible clothing. It claims to be a face mask, an ascot, and a visor all in one. The face mask portion of this garment seems to drape off the nose falling from the tip of the nose Straight down. This iS not remotely Similar to the mask which 1 have de-Signed which forma Snugly to the face, chin and neck. When the above mentioned mask i5 worn in the ascot position it does cover the neck. Other differences in the two designs are;
the front bib portion of mine i5 optional or removable, mine also protects the nape of the neck and Shoulder blades whereas the other does not.
In Summary there are no other mask which offers Such extensive coverage and versatility.
(Continued on page 6) (Continued from page 5) B~IEF DESCIZIpTION OF THF Df~AWINGs In the drawings, which illustrate the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention.
FIG 1. is a front view of the mask Showing how things may be inserted into the mouth without removing the mask.
F1G 2. is a front view of the mask showing the centre seam closed.
FIG 3. is a front view of the mask showing the optional mouth cover in the open position.
FIG 4. i5 a front view of the mask showing the optional mouth cover closed.
F1G 5: i5 a side view of the mask demonstrating how things may be inserted into the mouth without removing the mask.
FIG 6: is a side view of the mask with the centre seam closed.
FIG 7: is a front view of the mask Showing how the mask can be pulled down off the face and worn as a neck-warmer.
FIG 8: is a side view of the mask Showing how it can be pulled down off the face and worn as a neck-warmer.
FIG 9: is a back view of the mask showing the back shoulder cover made with multiple sec-tions.
FIG 10: is a back view of the mask Showing the back shoulder cover made in one piece.
FIG 11: is a diagram of the mask made with a multiple sectioned back and the optional (Continued on page 7) (Continued from page 6) mouth cover.
FIG 12: i5 a diagram of the mask made with a Solid back Showing how the mouth Section can be left open or Sewn Shut.
FIG 13: i5 a diagram Showing the Shape of the mask before the front Seam i5 Sewn.
DETAILED DESGI~If TION OF THE DRAWINGS
#1. The mouth opening in the mask will allow the wearer to insert things into their mouths without removing the mask. The mouth opening extends from the nostril area downward.
#2. Many people are bothered by Such things aS smog and automobile exhaust fumes.
My mask offers multiple Solutions to the problems people encounter trying to breath on a cold winter day. An optional mouth cover can be applied to the mask or the mouth opening can be completely Sewn shut. Forming this concealed breathing Space around the mouth allows people to venture outside in cold temperatures. The optional mouth cover is sewn onto the main body of the mask beside the mouth opening. VELCROCK~
tabs or any other Suitable fastener are mounted on both the inside and outside of the mouth cover. Respectively fasteners are also placed on the mask one on each Side of the (Continued on page 8) (Contim~ed jrom page 7) mouth opening, one tab will Secure the cover Shut and the other will hold it open.
#3. The nose Section arcs up and over the bridge of the nose for maximum coverage without impairing vision. Noses are very sensitive this mask keeps them covered, greatly reducing the chances of frost bite.
#4. The cheeks are one of the most common spots people get frostbite. Most of the time people try to combat this with scarves that fall down off the face or balaclavas that render the wearer immobile because they can't See and are difficult to remove when not needed while the wearer i5 Still outside. With this mask the cheeks are covered up to the lower edges of the eye Sockets. The mask shapes itself Snugly across the cheeks from the nose to the temple area and stays in place without obstructing vision while re-ducing the chances of frost-bite.
#5. if the wearer gets warm and wishes to remove the face mask they can easily do so without removing the entire mask. Simply pull it down below the chin and it converts into (Continued on page 9) (Continued from page 8J
a neck warmer until the wearer needs to cover their face again. The mask can then be easily replaced on the face, this minimizes the chances of losing the mask.
#6. The mask curves it'S way up from the bridge of the nose to the temples and over the ears. This i5 where the back sections of the mask are attached and from where the Securing tabs extend rearward to fasten the mask Shut. The mask fits neatly under the edge of any headgear.
#7. The convex Seam that begins at the lower lip and extends downwards, hugs tightly to the under part of the chin. This curvature helps to keep the mask comfortably up on the face.
#8. The mask curves down the chin without becoming bulky. This allows the wearer to easily apply any type of headgear that has an under the chin fastener.
#9. The optional or removable neck portion extends downwards covering the collar (Continued on page 10) (Continued from page 9) bones and chest area. This i5 the area at the top of the coat which usually remains open and unprotected. With the number of Soar throats that a person can encounter throughout a winter it i5 best to keep the throat and chest covered . This mask does this job very well. This portion can be any Size or Shape and can be applied any way con-ceivable using any Suitable fastener.
#10. The back Section of this mask protects the nape of the neck and shoulders from drafts and Snow. While outside during the winter people Spend the majority of their time looking at the ground. When they bend their necks forward they expose the area at the back of their necks between their hat and coat. This exposed area i5 a prime target for drifting Snow and cold wind. My mask forms a barrier across the back of the neck and Shoulder blades which stops the wind and Snow from entering.
#11. straps extend rearward from the temple area. Theses straps carry the back Shoulder section(s), closing and Stretching mechanisms. Any conceivable means of clo-Sure and elasticity can be applied to the mask.
(Continued on page ll) (Contimted from page 10) #12. The back portion of the mask can be Shaped and applied in any conceivable fashion.
A few poSSibilities are; (a) A three piece back. Two panels of equal Size extend backwards from the temple area. The two panels meet at the top of the back portion where they are joined by any conceivable fastener. A centre back panel i5 inserted using fasteners down either side. (b) The back shoulder cover can be made removable by making it a sepa-rate piece which is secured to the carrier tabs by any conceivable means. (c) The back Shoulder panel can be one Solid back panel which is attached to one of the carrier Straps.
#13. The mask is designed to Split when it goes over the shoulder this maximizes the mobility of the wearer.
(Continued on page 12) (Contirwed from page l JJ
A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The unic~uene55 of this masks functions were born from necessity not fashion.
It has been carefully designed to fulfil both comfort demands and coverage rec~uirement5. This mask i5 easy to wear and care for, it i5 a user friendly, product. The multiple functions of this mask are not currently being offered all together in one product.

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1. Said face mask forms to the contours of the face chin and neck.
2. Said face mask extends downwards by means of an optional or removable bib.
3. Said face mask extends downwards in the back.
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WO2005044029A2 (en) * 2003-09-11 2005-05-19 Fernandez De Castro Aurora L Multipurpose mask
EP1649767A1 (en) * 2004-10-22 2006-04-26 Che-Wen Lin Amusing mask having composite formative variability function
US7958889B1 (en) 2010-01-15 2011-06-14 Aurora L. Fernandez de Castro Protective face cover and moldable attachment
WO2022067107A1 (en) * 2020-09-25 2022-03-31 Gator Cases, Inc. Mask

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2005044029A2 (en) * 2003-09-11 2005-05-19 Fernandez De Castro Aurora L Multipurpose mask
WO2005044029A3 (en) * 2003-09-11 2005-07-28 De Castro Aurora L Fernandez Multipurpose mask
AU2004287359B2 (en) * 2003-09-11 2009-12-24 Aurora L. Fernandez De Castro Multipurpose mask
EP1649767A1 (en) * 2004-10-22 2006-04-26 Che-Wen Lin Amusing mask having composite formative variability function
US7958889B1 (en) 2010-01-15 2011-06-14 Aurora L. Fernandez de Castro Protective face cover and moldable attachment
WO2022067107A1 (en) * 2020-09-25 2022-03-31 Gator Cases, Inc. Mask

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