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NIH3D

Face mask tightener

Created by
David Leithauser
Created:
5/4/20
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23

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3DPX-014233

Licensing:

Public Domain
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Version 2

Category

Hardware & Devices
Devices and Hardware

Collection(s)

Approved Use

Prototype
Prototype
Description

Face masks must be pressed tightly against the face to make a tight seal in order to prevent viruses
from simply being drawn around the mask and getting into the nose and mouth. Sometimes single strap
face masks are hard to get tight enough. Even masks that supposedly have adjustable straps on the
mask often seem to slip. This is a simple device that you can wear in the back of your head to tighten the
straps.

Image of strap tightener in OpenSCAD
Photo of strap tightener
Photo showing one way straps can be wound. One of many ways.
Photo of strap tightener in use