Facelace face mask holder

Abstract

A FaceLace mask holder has a length of a flexible elongate member. The flexible elongate member has a pair of ends with a connector attached to each end. The length of flexible elongate member can be 6 inches or more and can be worn as a necklace. The connectors are configured to attach to ear loops of a facial mask. The FaceLace mask holder when attached to the loops of the mask allows the wearer to unmask from his or her face mask while allowing the mask to remain hanging about the wearer's neck in a ready to don position.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A mask holder comprises:
 a length of a flexible elongate member, the flexible elongate member having a pair of ends; and   a pair of connectors, one connector being attached to each end of the flexible elongate member, wherein the connectors are configured to attach to ear loops of a facial mask.   
     
     
         2 . The mask holder of  claim 1  wherein the mask holder when attached to the loops of the mask allows the wearer to unmask from his or her face mask while allowing the mask to remain hanging about the wearer's neck in a ready to don position. 
     
     
         3 . The mask holder of  claim 1  wherein the link between the face-covering and the lace is enabled by a connector at each end of the lace or flexible elongate member, wherein the connectors are small hooks or clasps. 
     
     
         4 . The mask holder of  claim 1  wherein the flexible elongate member is an ornamental chain. 
     
     
         5 . The mask holder of  claim 1  wherein the flexible elongate member is made from a variety of different materials, including one or more of bioplastics, plastics, natural fiber cloth, glass, rubber, latex, silicon, wool, cotton, metals, stones, beads, and braided cords. 
     
     
         6 . The mask holder of  claim 1  wherein the flexible elongate member is metal, the metal being any alloy or pure metal including aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, silver or gold. 
     
     
         7 . The mask holder of  claim 1  wherein the connectors are clasps, one clasp at each end of the flexible elongate member that can hook together and become a decorative necklace when a protective mask is not in use. 
     
     
         8 . The mask holder of  claim 1  wherein the flexible elongate member varies in length from at least 6 inches, preferably between 14′- 33 ′ inches or more. 
     
     
         9 . The mask holder of  claim 1  wherein the flexible elongate member has a top coating or layer of a soft cotton material. 
     
     
         10 . The mask holder of  claim 1  wherein the flexible elongate member is a stretchable material, elastic or any other suitable material. 
     
     
         11 . The mask holder of  claim 1  wherein the connectors are hooks with a spiral open end. 
     
     
         12 . The mask holder of  claim 1  wherein the connectors are hooks with a flexible or deflectively locking member.