Face mask carrying system

Abstract

A convenient face mask or personal protective equipment carrying system that not only provides an easy access of the mask itself to the user but also enables the carrying system to be part of an accessory for a user. In one embodiment, the carrying system includes a holder, which may be in a form of a bracelet, a necklace, a hair tie, a necktie clip, a purse clip, etc. In another embodiment, the holder may include an anchor for receiving the elastic bands of the face mask. In another embodiment, the face mask is in a folded state or in a state where the surface area of the face mask is reduced to engage the anchor. In an alternative embodiment where the face mask does not have an elastic band, the holder further may include an elastic band to hold the face mask in a folded state by the anchor.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A face mask carrying system comprising:
 a holder comprising an anchor engaged therewith, wherein the anchor is disposed on an outward surface of the holder; and   a face mask in a folded state, wherein the face mask comprises a set of bands, wherein one of the set of bands securely engages the face mask to the anchor.   
     
     
         2 . The face mask carrying system of  claim 1 , wherein the holder comprises a bracelet, a necklace, a ring, or a clip. 
     
     
         3 . The face mask carrying system comprising:
 a holder comprising an anchor engaged therewith, wherein the anchor is disposed on an outward surface of the holder;   an elastic band disposed on the holder; and   a face mask in a folded state, wherein the elastic band wraps around the face mask and secures the face mask by looping the elastic band over the anchor.   
     
     
         4 . The face mask carrying system of  claim 3 , wherein the holder comprises a bracelet, a necklace, a ring, or a clip. 
     
     
         5 . The face mask carrying system comprising:
 a holder comprising a loop;   an anchor base for engaging an anchor, wherein the anchor base is disposed on an outer surface of the loop;   an elastic band disposed on the holder; and   a face mask in a folded state, wherein the elastic band wraps around the face mask and secures the face mask by looping the elastic band over the anchor.   
     
     
         6 . The face mask carrying system of  claim 5 , wherein the anchor is removably attached to the anchor base. 
     
     
         7 . The face mask carrying system comprising:
 a holder comprising a loop;   an anchor base for engaging an anchor, wherein the anchor base is disposed on an outer surface of the loop; and   a face mask in a folded state, wherein the face mask comprises a set of bands, wherein one of the set of bands securely engages the face mask to the anchor.   
     
     
         8 . The face mask carrying system of  claim 7 , wherein the anchor is removably attached to the anchor base. 
     
     
         9 . A personal protective equipment carrying system comprising:
 a holder comprising an anchor engaged therewith, wherein the anchor is disposed on an outward surface of the holder;   an elastic band disposed on the holder; and   a personal protective equipment in a folded state, wherein the elastic band wraps around the personal protective equipment and secures the personal protective equipment by looping the elastic band over the anchor.   
     
     
         10 . A personal protective equipment carrying system comprising:
 a holder comprising an anchor engaged therewith, wherein the anchor is disposed on an outward surface of the holder;   a band disposed on the holder; and   a personal protective equipment in a folded state, wherein the band engages the personal protective equipment and secures the personal protective equipment to the anchor.