5,980,035 DATED NOVEMBER 9, 1999

MIRRORIZED COMPARTMENTS FOR A DIVER'S MASK

Current masks require divers to turn and twist their heads and bodies to avoid hazards, such as sharks, electric eels, and rocks and locate underwater objects. These movements are distracting, hinder a diver's forward motion, and cause fatigue.

This invention relates to a stylish diving mask with detachable side compartments for supplemental vertical, lateral and posterior fields of vision.

The benefit of the present invention is that eye movements and twisting and turning of an individual's head and body are substantially reduced or eliminated. A pair of mirrorized surfaces are provided in outward extending, detachable compartments of a diving mask. These compartments are sealed to preserve the reflectance of the mirrorized surfaces while swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving.