Adjustable face mask assembly

Abstract

A face mask assembly including a clear face shield that is adjustably disposed over the user's face for increased safety and comfort. The face shield is adjusted using an assembly with a body element and a slider element that can be engaged or disengaged by the use to adjust the face shield position.

That which is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A face mask assembly comprising:
 a face shield comprising a solid translucent material;   a plurality of adjustment assemblies, each including a body element and a slider element;   the slider element configured to be removably engaged with the body element and to be removably attached to the face shield; and   a plurality of straps removably attached to at least one adjustment assembly; wherein the face shield position is adjustable by a user by disengaging the slider element from a first position, moving the slider element within the body element, and reengaging the slider element at a second position.   
     
     
         2 . The face mask assembly of  claim 1  wherein the face shield includes an anti-fog treatment. 
     
     
         3 . The face mask assembly of  claim 1  wherein the slider element of the adjustment assemblies further comprises a tab and a retaining assembly; the tab configured to allow the user to disengage the slider element from the first position and reengage the slider element at a second position. 
     
     
         4 . The face mask assembly of  claim 1  wherein the slider element of the adjustment assemblies further comprises a pinch tab and retaining assembly; the pinch tab configured to allow the user to disengage the slider element from the first position by actuating the pinch tab closed and to reengage the slider element at the second position by releasing the pinch tab. 
     
     
         5 . The face mask assembly of  claim 1 , the body element further comprising a first piece and a second piece configured to snap together and retain the slider element. 
     
     
         6 . The face mask assembly of  claim 1 , the body element further comprising a labyrinth anchor point. 
     
     
         7 . The face mask assembly of  claim 1 , the body element further comprising a friction anchor point.