TAMPA, Fla. (May 18, 2020) – The University of South Florida College of Engineering has manufactured hundreds of devices, called ear savers, to improve the comfort of face masks. This special plastic strip is lined with hooks, making the elastic mask straps adjustable. Instead of resting directly behind the ears, the bands loop on to the ear … Continue reading USF engineers create ‘ear savers,’ providing relief to health professionals treating coronavirus patients