Mask

Abstract

A mask assembly is herein disclosed wherein the mask assembly comprises a main mask portion, a moveable mask portion, wherein the moveable mask portion is moveable between a first and second position relative to the main mask portion; and a trigger mechanism remote from the main mask portion, wherein actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the moveable mask portion to move from the first position to the second position.

1 . A mask assembly comprising: a main mask portion; a moveable mask portion, wherein the moveable mask portion is moveable between
 a first and second position relative to the main mask portion; and   a trigger mechanism remote from the main mask portion, wherein actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the moveable mask portion to move from the first position to the second position.   
     
     
         2 . The mask assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the mask assembly further comprises a spring assembly configured to bias the moveable mask portion at the first position when the trigger mechanism is not actuated. 
     
     
         3 . The mask assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the spring assembly is fixed to the main mask portion. 
     
     
         4 . The mask assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the spring assembly comprises attachment means for attaching the moveable mask portion to the main mask portion. 
     
     
         5 . The mask assembly of  claim 1  wherein the mask assembly further comprises a hinge to secure the moveable mask portion to the main mask portion. 
     
     
         6 . The mask assembly of  claim 2  wherein the spring assembly is coupled to the trigger mechanism by a connection means. 
     
     
         7 . The mask assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the connection means comprises a Bowden cable comprising a wire encased in plastic tubing having first and second ends, and wherein the first end of the wire is attached to the spring assembly and the second end of the wire is connected to the trigger mechanism. 
     
     
         8 . The mask assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the trigger mechanism comprises an actuator and a spring, and wherein the spring is attached to the second end of the wire and is compressed when the trigger is actuated. 
     
     
         9 . The mask assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the arrangement of the connection means is such that when the trigger is actuated the compression of the spring in the trigger mechanism pulls the wire into the trigger assembly causing the moveable mask portion to move from the first position to the second position. 
     
     
         10 . The mask assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the trigger mechanism comprises pulling means actuateable by exertion of a pulling force asserted thereto, the pulling means being connected to the second end of the wire, such that when a pulling force is asserted, the pulling means pulls the wire thereby causing the moveable mask portion to move from the first position to the second position. 
     
     
         11 . The mask assembly of  claim 1  wherein the moveable mask portion is slideably engageable with the main mask portion. 
     
     
         12 . The mask assembly of  claim 1  wherein the moveable mask portion comprises a cut out from the main mask portion. 
     
     
         13 . The mask assembly of  claim 1  wherein the moveable mask portion and the main mask portion are three-dimensional. 
     
     
         14 . The mask assembly of  claim 1  incorporated into clothing or a costume. 
     
     
         15 . (canceled)