Mask Spacer Device

Abstract

An insert for a face mask that is adapted to create an open area between the user's face and an inner side of the face mask.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 : A mask spacer device adapted to be inserted into a mask to create a space between a user's face and the mask, the mask spacer device comprising:
 A support member that has a first end and a second end, the support member curved outward, near a mid-point, relative to positions of the first end and second end;   Wherein the first end is configured to be inserted into one side of the mask and the second end is configured to be inserted into an opposite side of the mask; and   Wherein inserting the first end and the second end into the mask creates an air pocket between the user and the mask when the user wear's the mask.   
     
     
         2 : The mask spacer device of  claim 1 , wherein the support member is formed from a non-toxic reusable plastic. 
     
     
         3 : The mask spacer device of  claim 1 , wherein the support member is formed from a biodegradable material. 
     
     
         4 : The mask spacer device of  claim 1 , wherein the support member has an upper edge and a lower edge and wherein the length between the first end and the second end is longer than the distance between the upper edge and the lower edge. 
     
     
         5 : The mask spacer device of  claim 1 , wherein the length of the support member is longer than a width of the mask. 
     
     
         6 : A mask spacer device adapted to create an air pocket between a user's face and a mask, the mask spacer device comprising:
 A support member that has a first end and a second end, the support member being bendable so that the user may create a curvature in the support member that causes a mid-point in the support member to extend outward relative to the position of the first end and second end;   Wherein the first end is configured to be inserted into one side of the mask and the second end is configured to be inserted into an opposite side of the mask; and   Wherein inserting the first end and second end into the mask creates an air pocket between the user and the mask when the user wear's the mask.   
     
     
         7 : The mask spacer device of  claim 6 , wherein the support member is formed from a non-toxic reusable plastic. 
     
     
         8 : The mask spacer device of  claim 6 , wherein the support member is formed from a biodegradable material. 
     
     
         9 : The mask spacer device of  claim 6 , wherein the support member has an upper edge and a lower edge and wherein the length between the first end and second end is larger than the distance between the upper edge and lower edge.