Face mask shield for prolonged use

Abstract

The present invention provides a reusable, lightweight face mask comprising a mouth-nose protection shield, an eye protection shield, a hold-down bar strap, and a one-piece frame band. The mouth-nose protection shield and the eye protection shield are affixed individually onto the hold-down bar strap which is further snapped onto the one-piece frame band.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A reusable protective face mask comprising:
 a. a separate mouth-nose protection shield, wherein the said mouth-nose protection shield begins at center of the nose and extends below the chin to provide maximum protection to the wearer by covering the nose and mouth of the wearer;   b. a separate eye protection shield, wherein the said eye protection shield cover the eyes of the wearer;   c. a one-piece frame band extending from nose to ears to hold the entire face mask and consisting of a nose bridge, temples, ear loops, and at least one female snap; and   d. a hold-down bar strap consisting of at least one male snap-in plug on the inside, wherein the said mouth-nose protection shield and the said eye protection shield are affixed individually onto the said hold-down bar strap which is further snapped onto the said frame band, whereby the said hold-down bar strap and the said frame band provide easy replacement or detachment of the said mouth-nose protection shield and the said eye protection shield from the hold-down bar strap and the frame band.   
     
     
         2 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the said mouth-nose protection shield is formed when the sheet is vacuum or thermally formed at a particular temperature and trimmed at the ends. 
     
     
         3 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the said mouth-nose protection shield is made up of polycarbonate plastic sheet, a plexiglass sheet, sheet or cloth or Nano filters or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the said mouth-nose protection shield is colored, tinted, transparent, translucent, or opaque. 
     
     
         5 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the said eye protection shield when affixed to the frame band forms a crescent shape in the center at the top of the said shield thereby providing a comfortable distance between the eyes of the wearer and the said eye protection shield. 
     
     
         6 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the said eye protection shield is made up of polycarbonate plastic sheet or a plexiglass sheet. 
     
     
         7 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the sheet of the eye protection shield is colored, tested, transparent, or translucent. 
     
     
         8 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the frame band is a continuous U-shaped cylindrical piece of plastic with a convex curve in the center. 
     
     
         9 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the said nose bridge is a broad U-shaped over-molded soft foam and rubber to support the forward weight of the said face mask. 
     
     
         10 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the said ear loops are formed when the end of the said frame band bends into a loop shape. 
     
     
         11 . The face mask of  claim 10 , wherein the said ear loops have ear loop covers made up of over-molded soft foam and rubber to provide comfort and extend the wearable time for the wearer. 
     
     
         12 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the male snap on the said hold-down strap is preferably semi-cylindrical protrusions with a thick ball head and a stalk wherein the ball head is wider than the stalk and the whole of the ball head and the stalk is cut into halves. 
     
     
         13 . The face mask of  claim 12 , wherein the male snaps are preferably in the center and on the sides of the hold-down bar strap. 
     
     
         14 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein number of male snaps on the hold-down bar strap are preferably 1 to 3. 
     
     
         15 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein female snaps are preferably round recess on the body of said frame band. 
     
     
         16 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein female snaps are preferably in the center and on the sides of the said frame band. 
     
     
         17 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein number of female snaps on the said frame band are preferably 1 to 3. 
     
     
         18 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the said eye protection shield can be removed and the said face mask can be used only with the said mouth-nose protection shield by the wearer. 
     
     
         19 . A reusable, lightweight protective face mask comprising
 a. a plurality of protection shields including a contour fit mouth protection shield and a rectangular continuous eye protection shield wherein the upper corner edges are rounded, a hold-down bar strap to affix the said mouth protection shield and an eye protection shield onto a one-piece frame band;   b. a separate eye protection shield wherein the said eye protection shield covers the eyes of the wearer;   c. a one-piece frame band extending from nose to ears to hold the entire face mask and consisting of a nose bridge, temples, ear loops, and at least one snap; and   d. a hold-down bar strap consisting of at least one snap on the inside for snapping the said mouth protection shield and the said eye protection shield respectively onto the said frame brand, wherein the said mouth-nose protection shield and the said eye protection shield are affixed individually onto the said hold-down bar strap which is further snapped onto the said one piece frame band; and   e. a continuous rim around the mouth-nose protection shield and the eye protection shield to maintain the structure of each shield, for providing extra strength, and for aesthetic purposes.   
     
     
         20 . The face mask of  claim 19 , wherein the said rim can be made up of flexible plastic, rubber, or silicone materials. 
     
     
         21 . The face mask of  claim 19 , wherein the said rim is colored, translucent, clear, tinted or opaque. 
     
     
         22 . The face mask of  claim 19 , wherein the said rim is fixed or detachable.