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Application US20200329792
Published 2020-10-22
Face Mask Having Closable Opening And Method Of Reducing Exposure To Respiratory Illness
A face mask having an opening covered by a flap is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of reducing exposure to a respiratory illness while eating or drinking.
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- 1. A face mask to be worn by a wearer for reducing exposure to a respiratory illness which allows eating or drinking, the mask comprising:
a cloth having a shape to cover a lower portion of the wearer's face including at least a portion of the wearer's nose; a mouth opening through the cloth for the mouth of the wearer; a flap for selectively covering the opening; and one or more straps for holding the mask on the wearer's face and the opening over the wearer's mouth, the opening when uncovered providing access to the mouth.
- 10. A method of reducing exposure to a respiratory illness while eating or drinking, the method comprising:
wearing a face mask over a face of the wearer including over the wearer's mouth and at least a portion of the wearer's nose, the face mask comprising (1) a cloth having a shape to cover a lower portion of the wearer's face, (2) a mouth opening through the cloth for the mouth of the wearer, (3) a flap for selectively covering the opening, and (4) one or more straps for holding the mask on the wearer's face and the opening over the wearer's mouth; opening the flap uncovering the mouth opening; inserting an item into the mouth through the uncovered mouth opening; and closing the flap after the insertion to cover the mouth opening.
