Adjustable face mask

Abstract

The present invention incorporates a unique construction for a face mask device comprising a fabric face mask element FIG. 1.1 with adjustable cord length using a cord locking mechanism FIG. 1.5 . A cord routing envelope FIG. 1.3 is incorporated into one or more corners of said fabric face mask element FIG. 1.1 . Said envelope FIG. 1.3 is created by unique construction method comprising two openings FIG. 1.3 in the fabric face mask element FIG. 1.1 , separated by a fixed seam, weld, fuse, rivet or bond FIG. 1.4 , through which a cord 2 can be passed.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A face mask device to be worn by a user comprising:
 a fabric face mask element of one or more layers of fabric that is either sewn, molded, heat bonded, or welded;   one or more cord routing envelopes which are created by sewing, welding, riveting or bonding said fabric face mask element to create two openings in said fabric face mask element and incorporated into one or more corners of said fabric face mask element;   one or more adjustable length cords which are fixed to the fabric face mask element, either in a static or adjustable configuration, which pass behind the ear or behind the head to secure said fabric face mask element tightly against the face, and which are routed through said cord routing envelopes;   one or more locking mechanisms which are applied to the end of each adjustable length cord; and   one or more cords whose length can be adjusted by sliding or adjusting said locking mechanisms.