Face Mask System

Abstract

A face mask system for effectively dispensing a medication and/or scented material to a user. The face mask system generally includes a face mask with a medication and/or scented material that is dispensed to a wearer of the face mask via the air breathed into the respiratory system. The medication is dispensed via a medicated cover that is removably attached to the face mask. Alternatively, medicated strips are attached to the face mask to dispense the medication to the wearer of the face mask. One or more deflectors are attached to an upper portion of the face mask to deflect the medication from contacting the eyes of the wearer when worn at daytime.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A medicated face mask system, comprising:
 a face mask adapted to be worn upon a face of a user, wherein said face mask includes an outer surface and an inner surface opposite of said outer surface, wherein said inner surface is positionable facing the face of the user; and   at least one deflector having a substantially L-shaped cross section, a substantially vertical leg of said at least one deflector is retained on an upper portion of said face mask, a substantially horizontal leg of said deflector extends outward from said substantially vertical leg and away from the face, wherein said at least one deflector reduces airflow to eyes of the user.   
     
     
         2 . The medicated face mask system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a medicated cover having a first surface and a second surface opposite of said first surface, wherein said second surface of said medicated cover is removably attached to said outer surface of said face mask, wherein said medicated cover includes a medication, wherein said medication is transmitted to a respiratory track of said user via airborne transmission, wherein said medication provides relief of cold symptoms.   
     
     
         3 . The medicated face mask system of  claim 2  wherein
 said medication is a nasal decongestant. 
 
     
     
         4 . The medicated face mask system of  claim 2  wherein
 said medicated cover is approximately the same shape and size as said face mask such that said medicated cover substantially covers said face mask. 
 
     
     
         5 . The medicated face mask system of  claim 2  wherein:
 a first mask fastener attached to said outer surface of said face mask, a first cover fastener attached to said second surface of said medicated cover, wherein said first mask fastener is removably attached to said first cover fastener, a second mask fastener attached to said outer surface of said face mask and a second cover fastener attached to said second surface of said medicated cover, wherein said second mask fastener is removably attached to said second cover fastener 
 
     
     
         6 . The medicated face mask system of  claim 5  wherein
 said fasteners are comprised of a hook and loop fasteners or an adhesive tape, and wherein said first mask fastener is attached to a left side of said face mask and wherein said second mask fastener is attached to a right side of said face mask. 
 
     
     
         7 . The medicated face mask system of  claim 2  wherein
 said face mask is rectangular-shaped or bowl-shaped. 
 
     
     
         8 . The medicated face mask system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a plurality of medicated strips attached to said outer surface of said face mask, wherein said medicated strips each include a medication, wherein said medication is transmitted to a respiratory track of said user via airborne transmission, wherein said medication provides relief of a symptom that can be relieved by aromatherapy.   
     
     
         9 . The medicated face mask system of  claim 1  wherein
 said at least one deflector is comprised of a plurality of right deflectors attached to a right portion of said face mask and a plurality of left deflectors attached to a left portion of said face mask.