Patent ID: 6026511
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: A41D,A61F

Abstract:
A protective article comprising:(a) a mask comprising(i) a central portion having a pair of opposed edges,(ii) a first portion joined to an edge of the central portion,(iii) a second portion joined to the other edge of the central portion,at least one of the central, first and second portions being formed from filter media; and(b) a flexible, transparent shield having upper and lower edges, and dimensioned to cover the portion of the wearer's face not covered by the mask, the shield lower edge comprising at least one projection,the shield being attached to the mask and adapted to be moved between a first position in which the shield lower edge and lower edge projection lie in front of the mask central portion, and a second position in which the lower edge projection engages the mask such that at least a portion of the shield lower edge lies behind the central portion.