Adjustable facial conforming face mask

Abstract

An adjustable face mask having a body conforming substantially to the facial structure of a wearer. The face mask is provided with a neck protector and removable filter and with a strip of fabric designed to push air down to the sides of the wearer's face in order to eliminate fogging of the wearer's goggles. The face mask can optionally provide neck protection with a descending neck member.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A face mask apparatus configured for covering a user's face when worn in an as-used position, comprising:
 a body, said body dimensioned to cover the user's nose and mouth and chin when positioned against their face in an as-used position;   means to engage said body to said as-used position with an interior surface of said body in a contact with said user's face and an exterior surface of said body opposite said interior surface;   a malleable nose piece covered with fabric engaged to said body at a position traversing over the top surface of a user's nose when said device is in said as-used position;   a ledge at the upper peripheral portion of the device configured to push air down and out the sides of the mask;   a plurality of apertures communicating through said body in a region of said body aligned with said user's face and nose when said device is in said as-used position;   said apertures providing means to communicate air to said user when said device is in said as-used position; whereby said device worn in said as-used position, provides a shield to said face of said user who can breath through said apertures.   
     
     
         2 . The face mask of  claim 1  additionally comprising:
 a filter, said filter positioned upon said interior surface and aligned with said apertures; 
 said filter receiving air from a plurality of said apertures and forming a chamber whereby said user can breath through their nose or mouth and inhale air from a plurality of said apertures from said chamber. 
 
     
     
         3 . The face mask of  claim 1  additionally comprising:
 a nose piece bendable by said user to a fit shape to conform to a diameter and angled sides of their nose; and 
 said nose piece in said fit shape, providing means to maintain said body to conform with a contour of said user's nose defined by said angled sides, and in a contact with said sides of said user's nose. 
 
     
     
         4 . The face mask of  claim 2  additionally comprising:
 a malleable member engaged to said body at a position traversing over the top surface of a user's nose when said device is in said as-used position; 
 said member bendable by said user to a fit shape to conform to a diameter and angled sides of their nose; and 
 said member in said fit shape, providing means to maintain said body to conform with a contour of said user's nose defined by said angled sides, and in a contact with said sides of said user's nose. 
 
     
     
         5 . The face mask of  claim 1  additionally comprising:
 a shield portion, extending below a chin of said user to a distal end, said distal end spaced from, and in front of, said user's neck. 
 
     
     
         6 . The face mask of  claim 2  additionally comprising:
 a shield portion, extending below a chin of said user to a distal end, said distal end spaced from, and in front of, said user's neck. 
 
     
     
         7 . The face mask of  claim 1  additionally comprising:
 a neck protector, extending below a chin of said user to a distal end, said distal end spaced from, and in front of, said user's neck. 
 
     
     
         8 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the ledge is configured to commence just to the lower left of the user's nose and form an aced angle which dips in at the bridge of the nose and then extends out to another angle ending below the right side of the user's nose. 
     
     
         9 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the ledge is configured to push the air from the user's breath down the sides of the face, out the apertures and not allow the air to escape upward toward the eyes. 
     
     
         10 . The face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric covering the nose piece is a pocket. 
     
     
         11 . The filter or  claim 1  constructed of activated carbon to remove contaminants and impurities using chemical absorption. 
     
     
         12 . A face mask comprising:
 a body with an interior and exterior surface configured to cover the user's lower face when worn;   a means to engage said body to the users face;   a nose piece attached to the interior of the body at a position traversing the top surface of a user's nose when worn;   a ledge at the upper peripheral edge of the device above the nose piece; and   a plurality of apertures in the body aligned with the user's nose and mouth.   
     
     
         13 . The face mask of  claim 12  additionally comprising:
 a filter, said filter positioned upon said interior surface and aligned with said apertures; 
 said filter receiving air from a plurality of said apertures and forming a chamber whereby said user can breath through their nose or mouth and inhale air from a plurality of said apertures from said chamber. 
 
     
     
         14 . The filter of  claim 13  which is a polypropylene electrostatic filter. 
     
     
         15 . The face mask of  claim 12  additionally comprising:
 a nose piece bendable by said user to a fit shape to conform to a diameter and angled sides of their nose; and 
 said nose piece in said fit shape, providing means to maintain said body to conform with a contour of said user's nose defined by said angled sides, and in a contact with said sides of said user's nose. 
 
     
     
         16 . The face mask of  claim 12  additionally comprising:
 a neck protector, extending below a chin of said user to a distal end, said distal end spaced from, and in front of, said user's neck.