A conformable face mask for health care workers is provided. The use of elastomeric materials applied under tension helps define a plurality of gathers which facilitate the donning and positioning of the mask. An elastomeric headband maintains a comfortable and efficient seal while a similar elastomeric chin strap helps provides a pouch-like enclosure for the wearer's chin. The substantially rectangular face mask includes a plurality of horizontal stays which are individually adjustable to create a three dimensional shaped mask which defines a spaced breathing area around the wearer's nose and mouth. Additional rigidity is provided by the selected melting of horizontal bands of the filter portion of the mask.
申请公布号
AU3136797(A)
申请公布日期
1998.01.05
申请号
AU19970031367
申请日期
1997.05.22
申请人
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
发明人
CORRINE ANN SUKIENNIK;MICHAEL P. MATHIS;VIVIAN GRAY