Tracey L Williams

US Patent:

53885929, Feb 14, 1995

Filed:

Jun 25, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/082983

Inventors:

Tracey Williams - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

A61F 602

US Classification:

128842

Abstract:

A disposable protective barrier formed of an elongated planar membrane comprising a strong virus impermeable film prevents the exchange of body fluids during oral sex. In one embodiment, the invention provides a protective mask that shields the facial area of the wearer, including the mouth, side face, the front of the nose, and the front and under chin, from undesirable exposure to infection carrying microorganisms, while permitting unrestricted freedom of movement of the wearer's jaw, lips, nose, and tongue. Another embodiment of the invention provides a brief that uses any of various securing means that may include variable strap size and contoured thigh placement. Materials that exhibit plastic cohesive attraction to human skin are employed to secure the mask or brief to the wearer, thereby ensuring that the garment stays in the desired position for greater protection when in use.