Mask system and method

Abstract

A mask system that includes a slipcover. The slipcover fits over a commercially available mask or any mask. The slip cover includes a first foldable surface, and a second foldable surface. The first foldable surface and the second foldable surface are folded to removably attach the slipcover to the mask. The slipcover also includes a plurality of loop tabs.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A mask system comprising:
 a slipcover further comprising:
 a first foldable surface: and 
 a second foldable surface, the first foldable surface and the second foldable surface folded to removably attach the slipcover. 
   
     
     
         2 . The mask system of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of loop tabs. 
     
     
         3 . The mask system of  claim 2  further comprising a safety strap which is removably attached to at least one of the plurality of loop tabs. 
     
     
         4 . The mask system of  claim 2  further comprising a neck strap which is removably attached to at least one of the plurality of loop tabs. 
     
     
         5 . The mask system of  claim 1  wherein the slipcover has an opening in the top of the slipcover so that a mask can be placed within the slipcover. 
     
     
         6 . The mask system of  claim 1  wherein the slipcover further comprises a nose wire. 
     
     
         7 . The mask system of  claim 6  wherein the slipcover has an opening proximate the nose wire in the slip cover so that a mask can be placed within the slipcover. 
     
     
         8 . The mask system of  claim 1  wherein the slipcover further comprises:
 a first opening in the top of the slip cover; 
 a second opening in the bottom of the slipcover, a mask be placed within the slipcover by placing the mask through one of the first opening and the second opening. 
 
     
     
         9 . The slipcover of  claim 8  further comprising:
 a first flap located proximate the first opening to fold over a portion of the mask within the slip cover; and 
 a second flap located proximate the second opening to fold over a portion of the mask within the slip cover. 
 
     
     
         10 . The mask system of  claim 1  further comprising a mask for positioning within the slip cover. 
     
     
         11 . A mask system comprising:
 a mask; and   a slipcover further comprising:
 a first inner portion: and 
 a second outer portion attached to the first inner portion, the slip cover having 
 a first opening therein, and 
 a second opening therein, at least one of the first opening and the second opening sized to allow the mask to pass into the space between the first inner portion and the second outer portion, the slipcover substantially enveloping the mask. 
   
     
     
         12 . The mask system of  claim 11  wherein the mask further comprises:
 a first mask ear loop; and 
 a second mask ear loop, the mask positioned within the slip cover so that a portion of the first mask ear loop can extend out the first opening and the second ear loop can extend out the second opening. 
 
     
     
         13 . The mask system of  claim 11  wherein the slipcover further comprises:
 a first slipcover ear loop; and 
 a second slipcover ear loop. 
 
     
     
         14 . The mask system of  claim 14  wherein the first slipcover ear loop is positioned near the first opening in the slipcover, and the second slipcover ear loop is positioned near the second opening in the slipcover. 
     
     
         15 . The mask system of  claim 11  wherein one of the first opening and the second opening is at the top of the slipcover. 
     
     
         16 . The mask system of  claim 11  wherein one of the first opening and the second opening is at one side of the slipcover, and wherein the other of the first opening and the second opening is at the other side of the slipcover. 
     
     
         17 . The mask system of  claim 11  wherein the slipcover further comprises a neck cord attached to one of the first ear loop and the second ear loop. 
     
     
         18 . The mask system of  claim 11  wherein the slipcover further comprises a nose wire attached to one of the first inner portion and the second outer portion.