Cheek Muffs

Abstract

There is provided a face cheek covering device to be worn over the face cheeks of the individual and to extend over, above or below the ears and around the back of the individual's neck or over the head. The covering device is formed by a frame having a flexible band and two face cheek cups on each end. The band is contemplated to be flexible so that the space between opposite face cheek cup members may be adjusted to permit attachment of the covering device over, above or below the ears and around the back of the individual's neck or over the head. The spring force of the flexible band causes engagement of the covering device over the face cheeks of the individual with the flexible band wrapping around the back of the individual's neck or over the head. A frame forms the face cheek cup. Fabric covers the frame and band. Suitable materials are provided in order to create a comfortable feeling, as well as provide warmth and protection for the face cheeks. The band of the face cheek cups may also be hinged or flexible to permit collapsing of the covering device when not in use.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A covering device to be worn over the face cheeks of an individual and extend over, above or below the ears around and the back of the individual's neck or over the head, comprising:
 a hinged or flexible band, the band having a central curved portion and two end portions, the band having an inner side facing towards the individual and having an outer side facing away from the individual;   two face cheek cups, one face cheek cup attached to each end portion of the band, the face cheek cups having an inner side facing towards the individual and having an outer side facing away from the individual;   
     
     
         2 . The face cheek covering device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the flexible connection between the end portions and the band is formed by flexible material or a living hinge. 
     
     
         3 . A covering device to be worn over the face cheeks of an individual and extending over, above or below the ears and around the back of the individual's neck or over the head, comprising:
 a band having a central curved portion and two straight end portions, two face cheek cups attached to the opposite end portions of the band, directing the face cheek cups inwardly towards the individuals face from opposite side, which is the back and side of the individual's head and/or neck.   
     
     
         6 . A covering device as claimed in  claims 1  and  3 , wherein the fabric means is constructed of fabric pieces sewn with single or multiple seams. 
     
     
         7 . A covering device as claimed in  claims 1  and  3 , wherein the band directs the face cheek cups inwardly towards individual's face to maintain position of the covering device. 
     
     
         8 . A covering device as claimed in  claims 1  and  3 , wherein the covering device retains the position over, above or below the ears and around the back of the individual's neck or over the head without any support around the top of the individual's head.