DE202020102612U1 - Face mask - Google Patents

Abstract

Face mask (1) with
- A main part (2) with which the mouth and at least the lower section of the nose of a person (6) wearing the face mask (1) can be covered,
- wherein in an area of the main part (2) that covers the nose there is a tunnel (15) with a nasal clip which is arranged therein and which can be shaped and adapted to a nose contour, and
- the main part (2) preferably having at least one receiving area (16) for at least partially accommodating a filter medium on an inside (17) facing the person (6) wearing the face mask (1),
- At least one holding part (3, 4), which is preferably connected with one end (5) to the main part (2) and so around or on the back of the head or the neck (13) or around the ears of the person wearing the face mask (1) Person (6) can be guided so that the face mask (1) can be held on the head of the person wearing it (6), characterized in that the main part (2) and the at least one holding part (3, 4) are designed as a one-piece knitted fabric .

Description

introduction

• - einem Hauptteil, mit dem der Mund und zumindest der untere Abschnitt der Nase einer die Gesichtsmaske tragenden Person abdeckbar ist,
  • - wobei sich in einem die Nase abdeckenden Bereich des Hauptteils ein Tunnel mit einem darin angeordneten formbaren und einer Nasenkontur anpassbaren Nasenbügel befindet und
  • - wobei das Hauptteil vorzugsweise auf einer der die Gesichtsmaske tragenden Person zugewandten Innenseite mindestens einen Aufnahmebereich zur zumindest teilweisen Unterbringung eines Filtermediums aufweist,
• - mindestens einem Halteteil, das vorzugsweise mit einem Ende an das Hauptteil angeschlossen ist und so um oder an dem Hinterkopf oder am Nacken oder um die Ohren der die Gesichtsmaske tragenden Person führbar ist, dass die Gesichtsmaske an dem Kopf der sie tragenden Person halterbar ist.

The invention relates to a face mask with

• - A main part with which the mouth and at least the lower section of the nose of a person wearing the face mask can be covered,
  • - In a region of the main part that covers the nose, there is a tunnel with a nasal clip which is arranged therein and which can be shaped and adapted to a nose contour, and
  • - the main part preferably having at least one receiving area for at least partial accommodation of a filter medium on an inside facing the person wearing the face mask,
• - At least one holding part, which is preferably connected at one end to the main part and can be guided around or on the back of the head or on the neck or around the ears of the person wearing the face mask, so that the face mask can be held on the head of the person wearing it.

State of the art

A large number of face masks described at the outset are known in the prior art. The primary task of the face masks is to prevent the transmission of disease. In particular, diseases that can be transmitted by means of droplet infection are intended to be contained in this way. The primary task of the face mask is therefore to catch escaping droplets (saliva, nasal secretions) that carry disease carriers (saliva, nasal secretions) when speaking, but especially when sneezing or coughing, and to prevent them from spreading in the environment and thus preventing other people from being infected. Depending on the type of illness, a filter medium adapted to the illness can be used, which is positioned in front of the mouth and at least a section of the nose by means of the face mask.

On the other hand, the person himself can also be protected from substances present in the environment, for example bacteria / viruses and / or allergens and dust.

A large number of instructions for creating such face masks are already known from the Internet. The known face masks typically have several layers of fabric and are fixed to the person's head by means of rubber bands. For example, reference is made to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KOlzKOfWeA. A face mask is described here which is made from two layers of fabric, the layers of fabric being gathered in edge areas in order to be able to enclose the person's face. Furthermore, the face mask has a nose clip sewn in between the layers of the face mask and a receiving area for accommodating a filter medium.

In the international patent application WO2012 / 030798 A1 a face mask is described which has deformable stiffness elements, for example in the form of aluminum strips, which are sewn between different layers of the face mask at the upper edge of the face mask. In order to filter the air expelled by the person wearing the face mask, the face mask is formed from a filter material. Disadvantageously, the face mask must therefore be disposed of after it has been worn.

In the US patent U.S. 5,727,544 a face mask is described which is said to be suitable for keeping the person wearing the face mask warm on the one hand and offering protection against pollen on the other. For this purpose, the face mask provides a receiving area for a filter insert and a metal nose clip. Fabrics, cotton or foams are listed as suitable materials for the face mask.

task

It is the object of the present invention to develop an alternative face mask which is characterized by a particularly high level of comfort.

solution

Based on the face mask mentioned at the beginning, the above object is achieved in that the main part and the at least one holding part are designed as a one-piece knitted fabric.

In the context of the present application, a “knitted fabric” is understood to mean a textile structure with a plurality of loops formed by wrapping two threads or yarns around them.

The face mask of the invention has many advantages. A particular advantage of the face mask is that the face mask is particularly easy to shape. In this way, the face mask can be easily adapted to a face shape of a person wearing the face mask. The adaptation of the face mask to the face shape of the person is particularly advantageous in particular with regard to a tight fit of the face mask on the mouth and at least a lower section of the nose of the person. This can it is ensured that, on the one hand, when speaking, but especially when coughing or sneezing, escaping droplets do not get into the person's surroundings. In particular, in the event that the person wearing the face mask is already ill, protection for other people can be ensured in this way. On the other hand, the person himself can also be protected from substances present in the environment, for example bacteria / viruses and / or allergens and dust.

Because the face mask is designed as a knitted fabric, various flexible areas can be integrated in a particularly simple manner. For example, it can be particularly advantageous if the face mask is designed to be more stable in edge regions of the main part compared to a central region running over the mouth and a section of the nose, in order to enable the face mask to fit particularly tightly and to give the face mask stability , so that an adaptation of the face mask to an anatomy of the person's face is only slightly or not at all necessary. In the middle area, however, a particularly good adaptation of the face mask is made possible by means of a particularly flexible design of the knitted fabric. In addition, the wearing comfort of the face mask can be improved, especially when using soft threads or yarns.

Because the at least one holding part is also formed from a knitted fabric, the face mask can be worn independently of a head size or head shape of the person wearing the face mask. In this case, the holding part is preferably designed to be particularly flexible and enables a length to be adapted by means of an expansion of the same. It can be particularly advantageous if the holding part is reversibly expandable. In other words, after the stretching, the holding part returns to its original shape and can therefore be stretched repeatedly. It can preferably be provided here that the holding part is provided with elastic yarns in order to simplify putting on the face mask and to additionally increase the wearing comfort. The at least one holding part can preferably be guided through one or two tunnels, the tunnel being arranged in each case in a lateral end region of the main part. In this case, it can preferably be provided that the holding part in this case is passed through the two end regions arranged on the side of the main part in such a way that the face mask forms two straps which run parallel to one another, with a first of the straps preferably covering the back of the head when the face mask is worn Person walks around while a second band is attached to the person's neck. However, it is also conceivable that the face mask has two holding parts designed as ear loops, each of which is partially passed through a lateral tunnel on the main part.

Furthermore, it has been found that, as a result of a stitch formation within the knitted fabric, a high degree of air circulation and consequently a removal of moisture is made possible, whereby the wearing comfort is further increased. The filter medium accommodated in the receiving area ensures that the air exhaled by the person and / or the air inhaled by the person is filtered before leaving the face mask and / or entering the mask. Thus, the moisture is preferably only carried away in an area located outside the receiving area.

The face mask can also be suitable for repeated use. In this case, only the filter medium accommodated in the receiving area needs to be replaced. The face mask itself can be washed and, if necessary, disinfected. In this way it is possible to use the face mask independently of a desired filter function, since the filter function is largely determined by the filter medium accommodated in the receiving area. The filter medium can be selected depending on the respective area of application. Depending on the area of application, the filter medium has special properties. For example, the filter medium can contain activated carbon or be formed from it in order to protect the person wearing the face mask from odors, exhaust gases, mold spores, pollen and / or fragrances.

As a result of the one-piece design of the face mask, sewing or any other connection of individual components of the face mask, in particular the main part and the holding part, is not necessary. In particular, it is also not necessary to assemble the face mask. This advantageously means that there is no waste of material. In this way, the mask can be produced quickly and easily. Another advantage is that the mask is particularly comfortable to wear in this way. This is due in particular to the fact that the mask does not have any seams that can be perceived as uncomfortable by the person, especially when worn for a long time.

The face mask according to the invention has also proven to be particularly advantageous with regard to an optical appearance, since patterns can be incorporated into the face mask particularly easily by means of a selection and / or arrangement of colored threads. Here a Adaptation of the face mask can be made possible by incorporating the respective threads into the knitted fabric.

The face mask according to the invention is particularly suitable for protecting against particles and / or pathogens such as viruses or bacteria and allergens in the air surrounding the person, the face mask being adaptable to a desired filter effect by exchanging the filter medium. It is also conceivable that the face mask will be used in the medical field.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that an end of the holding part facing away from the main part can be brought into contact with a point on the face mask, the end of the holding part facing away from the main part having a closing element which can be coupled to a complementary closing element of the face mask in a force-transmitting manner is. The holding part is preferably designed in the form of a strap at the back of the head. However, it is also conceivable that the tape runs around the neck of the person. The advantage in any case is that the face mask can be fixed particularly easily and quickly on the head of the person in this way.

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides for two holding parts connected to the main part on opposite sides, each of which can be coupled to one another by means of a closing element with its end facing away from the main part. The holding parts can preferably be designed as elongated strips. It is preferably provided that the holding parts have an identical length so that the face mask can be held on the back of the head or on the neck of the person wearing the face mask. However, it is also conceivable that the length of the holding parts is designed in such a way that the holding parts can be coupled to one another in a different area. From an ergonomic point of view, it is particularly advantageous if the holding parts on the ear or on the cheek can be coupled to one another by means of the closing elements, so that the face mask can be opened with a hand movement of a free hand and removed without contaminating a working hand. However, it is also conceivable that the end of the holding parts facing away from the main part is also connected to the main part, so that the holding parts each form an ear loop that can be clamped behind the ear of the person wearing the face mask. Such a configuration is particularly suitable when wearing headgear. It can be particularly advantageous if the holding parts are designed to be elastic in order to enable the ear loops to be adapted to the anatomy of the person's head.

It can also be particularly advantageous if the holding parts are only connected to one another by means of a knot or a loop.

It can also preferably be provided that at least one of the holding parts is provided with a regulating element, for example with a belt slide or a ladder bar, for adapting the length of the holding part in order to ensure an adjustment option. In this way, the face mask can be adapted to a respective head shape of the person wearing the face mask.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the closing elements are designed as a fleece part and hook part of a Velcro fastener. It has been found that the face mask can be attached particularly easily and quickly in this way in front of the mouth and nose and can also be removed from them. In addition, the face mask can also be variably adjusted with regard to length with appropriately large fleece parts and hook parts, so that the face mask can be held independently of the head shape and the head size of the person wearing the face mask.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the closing elements are designed as a male part and a female part of a push button. Such a configuration is also suitable for quick and easy fastening of the face mask in front of the mouth and nose of the person wearing the face mask. Likewise, according to a preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the closing elements are designed as a button and buttonhole.

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the tunnel runs along an edge of the main part and preferably has a length between 4 cm and 16 cm. It has been found that such a length is particularly suitable for adapting the face mask with particularly precise contours in the area of the nose. In particular, this length has also proven to be particularly advantageous with regard to different shapes and sizes of noses, so that the face mask can be used universally.

It can preferably be provided here that the nose clip is sewn into the face mask. However, it is also conceivable that the nasal clip can be removed from the face mask without being destroyed, so that a simple exchange of the nasal clip is made possible.

In addition, it can preferably be provided that the face mask has a further area surrounding the chin The main part comprises a tunnel with a mouldable second nasal clip that is arranged therein and can be adapted to a nose contour, in order to enable the face mask to rest in the area of the chin.

Furthermore, it can preferably be provided that the face mask has a further pocket which is suitable for accommodating a microphone, the pocket preferably being arranged in the mouth area of the person so that the person can easily communicate with other people even when wearing the face mask, for example.

A particularly preferred further development of the face mask according to the invention provides that a width of the face mask is continuously reduced starting from the main part in the direction of the holding part or each of the holding parts. The task of the face mask is to cover the mouth and at least the lower section of the person wearing the face mask. In order to be able to guarantee particularly good wearing comfort at the same time, it has proven to be particularly advantageous to continuously reduce the width of the face mask starting from the main part. In this way, the mouth and nose are safely protected, while the face mask leaves enough freedom of movement for the person. This prevents unnecessary heat build-up underneath the face mask, which can be perceived as unpleasant for the person wearing the face mask. In addition, greater freedom of movement is made possible.

It is preferably provided that the holding parts, with the exception of the closing elements, are mirror-inverted and identical and that the entire face mask is or is axially symmetrical. The face mask is particularly easy to manufacture in this way.

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that an opening cross section of the receiving area, via which an interior of the receiving area is accessible, follows a trajectory that has at least one straight section and / or at least one curved section. It is conceivable here that the opening cross section follows a circular trajectory. In this case, the filter medium can be accommodated in the receiving area by inserting edge areas of the filter medium into the interior. It can preferably be provided that a central region of the filter medium is arranged directly in front of the mouth and the lower part of the nose when the face mask is worn by the person. However, it is also conceivable that the opening cross-section follows a trajectory that has four straight sections, accordingly being shaped, for example, as a rectangle or square. In such a configuration, too, it can be particularly advantageous if only the edge areas of the filter medium are introduced into the interior of the receiving area in order to fix the filter medium in the receiving area.

Equally, it can be provided that the face mask has a plurality of receiving areas, the opening cross sections of which each follow a trajectory with straight and / or curved sections.

A further embodiment of the invention provides that the interior of the receiving area is delimited by a U-shaped line and is accessible via an opening cross-section extending between the ends of two U-legs. The filter medium can be inserted into the receiving area via the opening cross-section. It is preferably provided that the face mask is designed in two layers in the area of the receiving area, a first layer forming an outer side of the face mask, while a second layer forming a boundary of the receiving area, which at the same time forms an inner side of the face mask in contact with the mouth and nose trains. The filter insert can be inserted between the two layers. For this purpose, the two layers are connected to one another along the U-shaped line. It can be particularly advantageous here if the second layer is designed to be more flexible than the first layer in order to enable the filter insert to be accommodated particularly easily in the receiving area. It can preferably be provided that the knitting density of the face mask is changed at least in the area of the receiving area, preferably in at least one of the two layers, for example by using a corresponding binding or suitable materials, in order to enable an adapted air passage.

It can also be provided that the receiving area extends further than the U-shaped lines. In any case, however, it is provided that the receiving area is designed in such a way that it is possible to accommodate a filter medium of the size that the mouth and at least the lower area of the nose are covered by the filter medium.

It is preferably provided that the face mask has at least two layers, at least in the area of the receiving area. The filter medium can preferably be inserted between the two layers of the receiving area, the filter medium in particular as a result of the frictional effect between the filter medium and the layers of the Knitted fabric is fixed in the interior of the receiving area.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, two receiving areas are provided, a layer of the knitted fabric preferably facing the person wearing the face mask having a substantially V- or U-shaped recess, the opening cross-section through which the interior of the respective receiving area is accessible in each case a V or U leg of the recess follows. In order to enable particularly simple access to the respective receiving area, such an opening cross-section has proven to be particularly advantageous. In order to be able to insert the filter medium into the receiving area in a simplified manner, only at least one leg of the layer of the knitted fabric has to be pulled apart. Advantageously, large filter media can also be used in the receiving areas without any problems. The filter medium is preferably only inserted in its edge areas in the receiving area. The filter medium preferably also has a V, trapezoidal or U shape. It can preferably also be provided that corners of the filter medium are rounded, the filter medium preferably tapering to one side. In any case, it is particularly advantageous if the filter medium can be inserted into the receiving area in such a way that one side of the filter medium, which has a reduced width compared to an opposite side of the filter medium, is assigned to the person's mouth when the face mask is worn, while the wider side is at least partially in contact with the person's nose. It is also conceivable that the receiving area is accessible through an essentially straight cut in the position of the knitted fabric facing the person.

Furthermore, it is particularly advantageous if the face mask is produced on a flat knitting machine as a preferably one-piece 3D knitted fabric. The use of a 3D knitted fabric to form the face mask has proven to be particularly advantageous, since the face mask can be produced in a predetermined shape in this way, so that only small adjustments have to be made by the person wearing the face mask. In particular, the face mask can permanently retain the predetermined shape in this way, so that the face mask does not have to be adapted, or only slightly, to the anatomy of the person's face, even after a washing process.

Furthermore, in addition to an expansion of the knitted fabric in a longitudinal direction and a width direction, a 3D knitted fabric also enables a thickness of the knitted fabric to be adjusted at least in places. An adaptation of the thickness of the knitted fabric can be particularly advantageous, in particular in the area of the nosepiece. In particular, by increasing the thickness in the area of the ends of the nasal clip, it is possible to prevent the nasal clip from leading to damage to the knitted fabric in its end areas when it is adapted to the nose contour and consequently protruding from the face mask. It is also conceivable that the thickness of the face mask is increased in edge areas in order to enable improved stability. In addition, it can be particularly advantageous if the face masks have an increased thickness in individual areas, which contributes to increased stability and shape.

It can also preferably be provided that the knitted fabric is at least partially formed from functional, preferably antimicrobial, hypoallergenic and / or temperature-regulating threads. In the context of the present application, a “functional thread” is understood to mean a thread which has a property that improves a certain function of the face mask. For example, this can be a protection against bacteria, allergens and germs. In such a case it is particularly advantageous if the threads of the knitted fabric have an at least partially antimicrobial, antiseptic and / or odor-neutralizing effect. For this purpose, fibers of the thread or the threads themselves can for example be at least partially coated with silver or zinc or contain this. It is also conceivable to use threads in which an antimicrobial yarn is spun directly.

Furthermore, it can be conceivable that the face mask is provided with high-performance fibers, in particular with breathable yarns, cooling yarns or chemically refined fibers. The use of hollow fibers can be particularly advantageous in order to promote temperature regulation. The air inclusion within a fiber regulates and protects the person wearing the face mask from temperature fluctuations. Moisture-transporting fibers are also particularly advantageous. In this case, moisture that can accumulate between the face mask and the person's skin, in particular during physical activity, can be transported away to the outside of the face mask. At the same time, the person experiences a cooling effect due to the evaporation of the released moisture.

In any case, it can be provided that the aforementioned threads and / or fibers are knitted in at least in individual areas or in the entire face mask and thus expand the possible use of the face mask.

• Die vorstehend beschriebene Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von zwei Ausführungsbeispielen, die in den Figuren dargestellt sind, näher erläutert.

Embodiment:

• The invention described above is explained in more detail below with reference to two exemplary embodiments which are shown in the figures.

• 1: eine Frontansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Gesichtsmaske,
• 2: eine Rückansicht der Gesichtsmaske aus 1,
• 3: eine perspektivische Ansicht der Gesichtsmaske aus 2, wobei ein Aufnahmebereich der Gesichtsmaske geöffnet ist,
• 4: eine perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Gesichtsmaske,
• 5: eine perspektivische Ansicht einer die Gesichtsmaske tragenden Person sowie der Gesichtsmaske und
• 6: eine Rückansicht der Person und der Gesichtsmaske aus 5.

Show it:

• 1 : a front view of a face mask according to the invention,
• 2 : a rear view of the face mask 1 ,
• 3 Figure 8 is a perspective view of the face mask 2 , wherein a receiving area of the face mask is opened,
• 4th : a perspective view of a further face mask according to the invention,
• 5 FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a person wearing the face mask and the face mask and FIG
• 6th : a rear view of the person and the face mask 5 .

An embodiment that is in the 1 to 3 is shown relates to a face mask according to the invention 1 . The face mask comprises a main part 2 as well as two holding parts 3 , 4th each with an end 5 on the main part 2 are connected. The main part 2 is intended to cover the mouth and at least the lower portion of the nose of a person wearing the face mask 6th cover based on how well 5 is recognizable. The holding parts 3 , 4th serve to fix the face mask 1 on the head of the face mask 1 carrying person 6th .

The main part 2 is essentially based on a triangle in shape, with the corners strongly rounded.

The two holding parts 3 , 4th are elongated, with a width 7th the holding parts 3 , 4th reduced over a length of the same. Furthermore, the holding parts 3 , 4th each with a closing element 8th provided which on the main part 2 remote ends 9 the holding parts 3 , 4th are arranged as well based on 6th is recognizable. Here, a first of the holding parts has 3 a fleece part 10 and a second of the holding parts 4th a hook part 11 a Velcro fastener 12th on. By means of the Velcro fastener 12th is the face mask 1 on the neck 13th the person 6th durable. The fleece part 10 as well as the hook part 11 are dimensioned in such a way that an adaptation of the face mask 1 of a shape and size of the head 14th of the face mask 1 carrying person 6th is made possible by the holding parts 3 , 4th can be coupled to one another in each case offset to one another. Overall, the two holding parts are 3 , 4th , except for the closing elements 8th , mirror-inverted symmetrical.

Overall, a width is reduced 24 the face mask 1 hence starting from the main part 2 in the direction of the two holding parts 3 , 4th .

The main part 2 also has a tunnel 15th on, in a rim covering the person's nose 9 the face mask 1 is arranged as well based on the 1 and 2 is recognizable. In the tunnel 15th a malleable nosepiece (not shown in the figures) is arranged. The nasal clip allows the face mask to be adjusted 1 to a nose contour of the person 6th . In this way, a gap, which as a result of the rest of the main part 2 on the nose between the main part 2 and an area of the person's face surrounding the nose 6th arises, to be closed. The tightness of the face mask 1 is therefore increased.

It also has the face mask 1 a recording area 16 to accommodate a filter medium on which on one of the face mask 1 carrying person 6th facing inside 17th the face mask 1 is arranged as well based on the 2 and 3 is recognizable. The face mask 1 is in the area of the recording area 16 therefore formed in two layers. An interior enclosed by the two layers 18th of the recording area 16 will - as in 2 recognizable - here from a U-shaped line 19th and one between the ends of two U-legs 20th extending straight line 21 limited. The straight line 21 defines an opening cross-section 22nd of the recording area 16 over which the recording area 16 is accessible. In the interior 18th of the recording area 16 is after manually opening the recording area 16 - how well based on 3 can be seen - a filter medium can be inserted.

Overall is the face mask 2 axially symmetrical. Here are the main part 2 as well as the holding parts 3 , 4th made from a 3D knitted fabric.

3 shows a further embodiment of a face mask according to the invention 1 . The face mask 1 differs from that in the 1 to 3 face mask shown 1 by having the face mask 1 two recording areas 16 having. One of the person points 6th facing position of the knitted fabric has a V-shaped recess 25th on. The opening cross-section 22nd of the respective recording area 16 each follows a V-leg 26th the recess 25th . Around the filter media on the face mask 1 to fix, edge areas of the filter medium can be pinched between the two layers of the knitted fabric. The recording areas 16 can be opened manually. In a wearing state of the face mask 1 is a central area of the filter medium just in front of the mouth and the lower section of the nose of the face mask 1 carrying person 6th while the edge areas in the receiving areas 16 are housed and ensure the fixation of the filter medium.

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Patent literature cited

• WO 2012030798 A1 [0005]
• US 5727544 A [0006]

Claims (15)

Face mask (1) with - a main part (2) with which the mouth and at least the lower section of the nose of a person (6) wearing the face mask (1) can be covered, - wherein in an area of the main part (2 ) a tunnel (15) with a malleable nasal clip that can be adapted to a nose contour is located therein and - the main part (2) preferably on an inside (17) facing the person (6) facing the face mask (1) at least one receiving area (16) for at least partial accommodation of a filter medium, - at least one holding part (3, 4), which is preferably connected with one end (5) to the main part (2) and so around or on the back of the head or the neck (13) or around the Ears of the person (6) wearing the face mask (1) can be guided so that the face mask (1) can be held on the head of the person (6) wearing it, characterized in that the main part (2) and the at least one holding part (3 , 4) are designed as a one-piece knitted fabric. Face mask (1) Claim 1 , characterized in that an end (9) of the holding part (3, 4) facing away from the main part (2) can be brought into contact with a point on the face mask (1), the end (9) of the holding part facing away from the main part (2) (3, 4) has a closing element (8) which can be coupled in a force-transmitting manner to a complementary closing element (8) of the face mask (1). Face mask (1) Claim 1 , characterized by two holding parts (3, 4) connected to the main part (2) on opposite sides, each of which can be coupled to one another with its end (9) facing away from the main part (2) by means of a closing element (8). Face mask (1) Claim 2 or 3 , characterized in that the closing elements (8) are designed as a fleece part (10) and hook part (11) of a Velcro fastener (12). Face mask (1) Claim 2 or 3 , characterized in that the closing elements (8) are designed as a male part and a female part of a push button. Face mask (1) Claim 2 or 3 , characterized in that the closing elements (8) are designed as a button and buttonhole. Face mask (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 6th , characterized in that the tunnel (15) runs along an upper edge (23) of the main part (2) and preferably has a length between 4 cm and 16 cm. Face mask (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 7th , characterized in that a width of the face mask (1) decreases continuously starting from the main part (2) in the direction of the holding part (3, 4) or each of the holding parts (3). Face mask (1) according to one of the Claims 3 to 8th , characterized in that the holding parts (2, 3), except for the closing elements (8), are mirror-inverted and identical and the entire face mask (1) is or is axially symmetrical. Face mask (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 9 , characterized in that an opening cross-section (22) of the receiving area (16), via which an interior (18) of the receiving area (16) is accessible, follows a trajectory which has at least one straight section and / or at least one curved section. Face mask (1) Claim 10 , characterized in that the interior (18) of the receiving area (16) is delimited by a U-shaped line (19) and is accessible via an opening cross-section (22) extending between the ends of two U-legs (20), Face mask (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 11 , characterized in that the face mask (1) has at least two layers at least in the area of the receiving area (16). Face mask (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 12th , characterized by two receiving areas (16), wherein a layer of the knitted fabric preferably facing the person (6) wearing the face mask (1) has a substantially V- or U-shaped recess (25), the opening cross-section (22) above which the interior (18) of the respective receiving area (16) is accessible, each follows a V or U leg (26) of the recess. Face mask (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 13th , characterized in that it is produced on a flat knitting machine as a preferably one-piece 3D knitted fabric. Face mask (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 15th , characterized in that the knitted fabric is at least partially formed from functional, preferably antimicrobial, hypoallergenic and / or temperature-regulating threads.

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