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  Amusing mask having composite formative variability functionUSPTO Application #: 20070294802Title: Amusing mask having composite formative variability function Abstract: An amusing mask having composite formative variability function, which particularly integrates planar printed patterns with a three-dimensional form and produces variability therefrom, and is applicable for application in an air filter respirator. The present invention is configured to utilize the principle of closing and opening of the upper and lower jaws of the face of a person to actuate unitary animated simulation of the external appearance of a mouth of an animal or a cartoon figure. The present invention is primarily formed from upper and lower masks joined to mask holding members. The user can choose whether or not to combine adjoining decorations or a blow toy externally to the upper and lower masks and thereby achieve interesting and simulative dynamic amusement. (end of abstract) Agent: Che-wen Lin - Taipei, TW Inventor: Che-Wen Lin USPTO Applicaton #: 20070294802 - Class: 002206000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, Face Coverings The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070294802. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a Continuation-In-Part of currently pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/249,363 filed on Oct. 14, 2005. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] (a) Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to an amusing mask having composite formative variability function, and more particularly to a mask that combines planar printed patterns with three-dimensional formative variability, moreover, the mask combines a conventional respiratory mask with air filtration functionality and also an external adjoining decoration or toy. A user can choose whether or not using the combined respiratory mask and external adjoining decorations or toy. [0004] (b) Description of the Prior Art [0005] A conventional air filtration mask has a primary function to protect the user against dirty air, and basically covers the nostrils and mouth with a mask, but lacks any amusing function. A surface of a majority of the masks is printed with cartoon faces, which entices purchase and allures children to wear the mask. However, visual effectiveness of the planar printed patterns is limited, and impression achieved is no different than that achieved from printed patterns on conventional T-shirts, and so on. Moreover, there are no mask products in the current market having air filtration protective functionality while simultaneously providing amusement and play. Furthermore, the various face masks with amusement function for sale in the current market are unable to achieve the effect whereby opening and closing of the upper and lower jaws of the user actuates synchronous movement of the mouth portion of the mask. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] A primary objective of the present invention is to provide a mask having interesting and amusing functionality that entices children to relish wearing it by combining the option of a conventional respiratory mask and an amusing mask, and which not only incorporates conventional air filtration functionality, but more particularly has an interesting composite design, thereby achieving a utility that realizes formative variability and dynamic simulation, and enables the user to choose whether or not to further externally connect adjoining decorations or append a toy that can be manipulated with the mouth to enhance the playful and interesting effect of the mask. [0007] Another objective of the present invention is to join an upper beak and a lower beak to an exterior of the mask, wherein the upper and lower beaks are designed as three-dimensional variable forms that simulate a variety of animals and cartoon figures. [0008] A third objective of the present invention is to provide the mask separately configured with an upper mask and a lower mask joined together, whereafter mask holding members are attached to provide for fitting on the ears or head of a user. An amusing toy operated by the mouth can be disposed between the upper mask and the lower mask; moreover, the user can choose whether or not to externally connect adjoining decorations to the mask. [0009] A fourth objective of the present invention is to partition the mask to form the upper and lower masks using a separation. The separation can be further configured with an adjusting pull cord, which is used to adjust the extent of separation to enable contact between the upper and lower masks and the upper and lower jaws of the user respectively, thereby facilitating opening and closing of the mouth portion of the mask and enhancing actuation of the upper and lower masks by the upper and lower jaws respectively, which further enhances visual effectiveness of the mask and enables the upper and lower beaks to be connected to the upper and lower masks respectively. [0010] A fifth objective of the present invention is to provide the mask with a center defined rectangular slot, which partitions the mask and enables upper and lower mask decorations to be respectively joined thereto. Furthermore, a bi-part portion is disposed in the rectangular slot, and is a piece that assumes a concave form having area larger than the rectangular slot, and is fixed in the mask to provide extent of opening required for the opening and closing movement of the mouth portion. [0011] A sixth objective of the present invention is to provide the mask with an upper press fit member and a lower press fit member affixed to an upper portion and a lower portion of an inner side of the mask respectively. The upper press fit member and the lower press fit member cause a pressing effect on the nose and lower jaws of the user respectively, thereby effectively securing position of the mask on the face of the user, and further enabling the mask through the bi-part portion to move in synchronization with the opening and closing of the mouth of the user to produce a realistic simulation of the opening and closing of, for example, the mouth of an animal. Moreover, in order to further enhance the opening and closing effect of the upper mask and the lower mask externally attached to the mask, at least two slot members are respectively formed on each lateral side of the mask. The upper press fit member and the lower press fit member are made connected to each other which shows an oval in shape, which are penetrated through the corresponding slot members formed on two lateral side of the mask and are further positioned to the inner side of the mask by using at least one upper positioning portion and lower positioning portion respectively. When putting on the mask with the two lateral end portion of the upper press fit member and the lower press fit member on the user's ears respectively, the central portions of upper press fit member and the lower press fit member become more tightly pressed down on the nose and the lower jaws of the user, thereby fixing position of the mask on the face of the user because the upper press fit member and the lower press fit member are made connected to each other by penetrating through the corresponding slot members on two lateral side of the mask. [0012] A seventh objective of the present invention is to provide an upper securing member and a lower securing member attached to the inner side of the mask. The upper securing member and the lower securing member secure upper edges and lower edges of a padding respectively, wherein the padding used is a replaceable, disposable sterilized padding that prevents the mouth of the user from coming in direct contact with the mask when in use. [0013] An eighth objective of the present invention is to provide a joining portion externally attached to the mask. The joining portion provides for externally connected adjoining decorations to join thereto, thereby enabling the mask together with different styled adjoining decorations to form varied assembled configurations. [0014] A ninth objective of the present invention is to configure adjusting devices on the mask holding members adjoined to two sides of the mask, which convenience adjusting length of the mask holding members to match face shape or head size dimensions of the user. [0015] To enable a further understanding of said objectives and the technological methods of the invention herein, brief description of the drawings is provided below followed by detailed description of the preferred embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0016] FIG. 1 shows a side view of an embodiment according to the present invention. [0017] FIG. 2 shows a front view of the embodiment according to the present invention. [0018] FIG. 3 shows a structural side view of the embodiment configured with a blow toy according to the present invention. [0019] FIG. 4 shows a side view depicting separation of an upper mask and a lower mask using a separating portion according to the present invention. [0020] FIG. 5 shows a front view depicting separation of the upper mask and the lower mask using the separating portion according to the present invention. Continue reading... Full patent description for Amusing mask having composite formative variability function Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Amusing mask having composite formative variability function patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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