Protective mask
US6701536B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2071/105
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The fencing mask comprises a steel mesh or plastic face piece 10, for protecting the face of a wearer. A fabric bib 15, for protecting the neck of the wearer, is detachably secured to the mask by means of an elongate channel member 16 connected to the lower edge thereof and extending from one side of the mask to the other from positions adjacent the ears of the wearer and passing under the chin of the wearer when worn and a co-operating elongate bead provided on or adjacent the upper edge of the bib 15.
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