Mask with self-adherent securement strap and methods therefor
A mask ( 100 ) includes a mask panel ( 101 ) configured to cover a portion ( 1201 ) of the face ( 1202 ) of a wearer and a securement strap ( 102 ) configured to retain the mask panel against the portion of the face. The securement strap can be manufactured from a self-adherent material ( 603 ). The securement strap can be adjusted by compressing a first portion ( 701 ) of the self-adherent material against a second portion ( 702 ) of the self-adherent material, thereby causing the first portion to couple to the second portion.
1. A mask, comprising:
a mask panel and a securement strap;
wherein:
the securement strap is continuous;
a first end of the securement strap is coupled to a first side of the mask panel;
a second end of the securement strap is coupled to a second side of the mask panel;
the securement strap is manufactured from a self-adherent material, wherein the self-adherent material comprises a physically self-adherent material, wherein the self-adherent material comprises a hook and loop fastener, wherein the hook and loop fastener comprises hook fasteners spanning substantially all of a first half of the securement strap and loop fasteners spanning substantially all of a second half of the securement strap; and
a length of the securement strap is adjustable by compressing portions of the securement strap together to cause the self-adherent material to adhere to itself.
2. The mask of claim 1 , wherein the securement strap is colored with a predefined color.
3. The mask of claim 1 , wherein the securement strap is elastomeric and is capable of stretching.
4. The mask of claim 3 , wherein the securement strap comprise a porous substrate.
5. The mask of claim 4 , wherein printing is applied to the porous substrate.
6. The mask of claim 1 , wherein printing is applied to the securement strap.
7. The mask of claim 6 , wherein the securement strap is colored with a predefined color.
8. The mask of claim 6 , wherein the printing explains how to adjust the mask.
9. The mask of claim 1 , further comprising another securement strap coupled to the mask panel.
10. The mask of claim 9 , wherein the securement strap is at least two inches wide.
11. The mask of claim 10 , wherein the mask panel defines one or more expandable folds.
12. A mask, comprising:
a mask panel, a first securement strap, and a second securement strap;
wherein:
the first securement strap and the second securement strap are continuous;
a first end of the first securement strap and the second securement strap is coupled to a first side of the mask panel;
a second end of the first securement strap and the second securement strap is coupled to a second side of the mask panel;
the first securement strap and the second securement strap each comprise a self-adherent material, wherein the self-adherent material comprises a physically self-adherent material, wherein the self-adherent material comprises a hook and loop fastener, wherein the hook and loop fastener comprises hook fasteners spanning substantially all of a first half of the first securement strap and the second securement strap and loop fasteners spanning substantially all of a second half of the first securement strap and the second securement strap; and
a length of each of the first securement strap and the second securement strap is adjustable by compressing portions of the each of the first securement strap and the second securement strap together, respectively, to cause the self-adherent material to adhere to itself.
13. The mask of claim 12 , wherein at least one the first securement strap or the second securement strap is colored with a predefined color.
14. The mask of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the first securement strap or the second securement strap is elastomeric and is capable of stretching.
15. The mask of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the first securement strap or the second securement strap comprises a porous substrate.
16. The mask of claim 15 , wherein printing is applied to the porous substrate.
17. The mask of claim 12 , wherein printing is applied to at least one of the first securement strap or the second securement strap.
18. The mask of claim 17 , wherein the printing explains how to adjust the mask.
19. A mask, comprising:
a mask panel and a colored securement strap;
wherein:
the colored securement strap is continuous;
a first end of the colored securement strap is coupled to a first side of the mask panel;
a second end of the colored securement strap is coupled to a second side of the mask panel;
the colored securement strap is manufactured from a self-adherent material, wherein the self-adherent material comprises a physically self-adherent material, wherein the self-adherent material comprises a hook and loop fastener, wherein the hook and loop fastener comprises hook fasteners spanning substantially all of a first half of the colored securement strap and loop fasteners spanning substantially all of a second half of the colored securement strap; and
a length of the colored securement strap is adjustable by compressing portions of the colored securement strap together to cause the self-adherent material to adhere to itself.
20. The mask of claim 19 , further comprising printing applied to the colored securement strap.