Grotto impact mask

Abstract

The present invention relates to a highly adaptable impact absorptive mask. The present invention uses a unique padding configuration around the perimeter and any appropriate cross bars of the mask preferably positioned at contact points. The padding configuration of the present invention includes a plurality of springs that allow for the padding to adapt to any user's facial features. The use the inner springs along with the over lying padding provides superior impact resistance and adaptability as opposed to the prior art.

1 . A protective mask configuration comprising: 
 a. An outer perimeter, where the outer perimeter surrounds a clear opening;    b. At least one cross bar extending across the opening;    c. A plurality of springs disposed across at least one of said cross bar and outer perimeter; and    d. A shield suspended across each plurality of springs disposed on the mask.    
   
   
       2 . The protective mask according to  claim 1  further comprising: 
 a. padding surrounding each shield and plurality of springs configuration disposed over the mask.    
   
   
       3 . The protective mask according claims  1  further comprising 
 a. padding surrounding each shield disposed over the mask.    
   
   
       4 . The protective mask according to  claim 1  wherein a plurality of springs are disposed across each contact point of each said cross bar and outer perimeter.  
   
   
       5 . A protective mask configuration comprising: 
 a. An outer perimeter, where the outer perimeter surrounds a clear opening;    b. At least one cross bar extending across the opening;    c. a plurality of springs disposed across at least one of said cross bar and outer perimeter; and    d. a shield suspended across each plurality of springs disposed on the mask, wherein each said shield is disposed at a contact point.    
   
   
       6 . The protective mask according to  claim 5  further comprising: 
 a. padding surrounding each shield and plurality of springs configuration disposed over the mask.    
   
   
       7 . The protective mask according claims  5  further comprising 
 a. padding surrounding each shield disposed over the mask.    
   
   
       8 . A method of configuring a protective mask comprising the steps of: 
 a. disposing a plurality of springs across a portion of an outer perimeter of a mask;    b. suspending a shield across each plurality of springs; and    c. covering each shield and plurality of springs configuration with padding.    
   
   
       9 . The method according to  claim 8  further comprising the further steps of: 
 a. disposing the plurality of springs across a portion of each cross bar.    
   
   
       10 . The method according to  claim 9  further comprising the step of: 
 a. disposing the plurality of springs and shield at contact points