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Document | Title | Date |
20090107515 | PROTECTIVE MASK - An improved respiratory protective mask providing for several novelty features. In some embodiments a sealing member is provided with a skin contacting facet including a multiplicity of protruding ridges. In some embodiments a multi stage valve assembly is provided for blocking of intake of unfiltered ambient air. The valve contains two serially disposed valves defining a cavity. The cavity blocks residual amount of ambient air. In some embodiments a protective hood is provided, made of a modified fabric which enables aeration and dehumidification. | 04-30-2009 |
20090145445 | Cough catcher with protection against germ transmission by hand contact - In order to prevent tainting of a cougher's hand with germs, the product from a cough is carried in contact with a germicide inside a hollow article, and is vented out of the hollow article, in directions away from the user's face and hand holding the article. More specifically, the cough catcher has a hollow region for accepting the product from a cough therein. This hollow region has a filter element containing a germicide mounted therein, and a series of channels formed between the filter element and a bottom surface of the hollow region. The channels communicate with vent ports around a rim portion of the cough catcher. The vent ports are oriented away from both the mouth opening and the outside surface of the cough catcher for conveying the product from a cough away from both the face and the hand of a user. | 06-11-2009 |
20090151733 | Respirator with stretch-panels - A disposable respirator made from a filter body having at least one stretch-panel incorporated therein. The stretch-panel allows the respirator to better conform to the wearer's face during movement due to talking, coughing, or general head or neck movement. There may be one or more stretch-panels located underneath the chin or over the cheeks of the wearer. | 06-18-2009 |
20090151734 | GOGGLE MASK - The invention regards a mask with a removable pair of goggles. Clean air can be breathed through an air filter, separated from the contaminated air from automobile exhaust gas and yellow sands, while enjoying cycling and inline skating. It is an economical and environmentally friendly mask because only the air filter requires replacement, by opening and closing the mouth area only without removing the mask, eating and talking are made more convenient. Additionally, the goggles can be placed on or removed from the nose of the body easily so that eyes are protected from contaminated air and alien materials, enhancing safety and convenience of the user. | 06-18-2009 |
20090255542 | MASK NOSE CLIP AND A RESPIRATORY MASK - A nose clip | 10-15-2009 |
20090260635 | Fragrance masks - A specially designed face mask is provided which provides an impenetrable barrier between the wearer and noxious odors. Manufactured of any suitable material, such as durable, disposable paper, fabric, woven or felted material, for example, the fragrance face mask of the present invention is essentially rectangular in shape. The mask provides fragrance to block unwanted odors alone or in combination with anti-bacterial, anti-microbial or anti-fungal agents. | 10-22-2009 |
20100101584 | REUSABLE POROUS FILTRATION MASK WITH CONCEALED RESPIRATORY FILTER AND EXHALATION VALVES - A reusable, porous mask with a concealed respiratory filter and exhalation valves is provided. The mask comprises a flexible porous outer frame, a detachable semi-rigid respiratory filter that nests within the outer frame, and one or more exhalation valves attached to the respiratory filter so they are concealed behind the outer frame. The mask is flexible enough to be folded to fit inside a pocket or purse. The mask has the capability of enhancing the lives of people with respiratory disorders, people who wish to minimize their exposure to chemicals, particles and germs, and professionals who require respiratory protection. | 04-29-2010 |
20100154804 | EXPANDABLE FACE MASK WITH ENGAGEABLE STIFFENING ELEMENT - Herein are disclosed face masks that are provided in a generally flat configuration and are capable of being expanded to a cup-shaped configuration. Such masks comprise at least one porous layer that comprises at least one pleat and that is capable of being expanded by at least partially unfolding the at least one pleat. The mask further comprises at least one stiffening element that comprises at least one engaging feature. Upon expanding the porous layer, the engaging feature engages with the porous layer so as to enhance the ability of the mask to maintain the expanded, cup-shaped configuration. | 06-24-2010 |
20100154805 | FLAT FOLD RESPIRATOR HAVING FLANGES DISPOSED ON THE MASK BODY - A flat-fold, filtering, face-piece respirator | 06-24-2010 |
20100154806 | EXPANDABLE FACE MASK WITH REINFORCING NETTING - Herein are disclosed face masks that are provided in a generally flat configuration and are capable of being expanded to a cup-shaped configuration. Such masks comprise at least one porous layer that comprises at least one pleat and that is capable of being expanded by at least partially unfolding the at least one pleat. The mask further comprises reinforcing netting laminated to the outer surface of the porous layer. | 06-24-2010 |
20100218774 | DECORATIVE COVER FOR A RESPIRATOR MASK - A decorative cover for a respirator mask includes a fabric panel formed from substantially non-filtering fabric material. A first fastener is attached to an interior surface on the fabric panel, and a second fastener is attached to an exterior surface of the respirator mask. The first and second fasteners releasably engage with each other to couple the fabric panel to the respirator mask. | 09-02-2010 |
20100224199 | Respirator - A respirator adapted to facilitate ease of donning and comfort during use comprising one or more of an adjustable or elastic strap that facilitates ease of donning and comfort during wear; and/or fasteners that are easy to use and that facilitate ease of donning and comfort during wear; and/or respirator shapes that facilitate the wearing of eyeglasses with said respirator; and/or bellows-type, pneumatic, or other such components, associated with said respirator, that are adapted to promote adjustability of the fit of the respirator. | 09-09-2010 |
20100252055 | Cough containment apparatus - One embodiment of an apparatus with means to contain ones cough, consisting of an arc shaped container box ( | 10-07-2010 |
20100263679 | APPARATUS TO MITIGATE THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS MATERIAL CAUSED BY COUGHING OR SNEEZING - Apparatus and method to mitigate the spread of infectious material caused by coughing or sneezing are disclosed. The apparatus includes a bottom, a peripheral first duct and a peripheral second duct, and a top. The bottom has a first side and an opposing second side. The peripheral first duct is disposed on the first side of the bottom and around a portion of the periphery of the bottom. The peripheral second duct is disposed on the first side of the bottom and around a second portion of the periphery of the bottom. The peripheral first duct has a first cavity and the peripheral second duct has a second cavity. The top includes at least one opening configured to receive a nose and mouth of a user. The top is disposed above the first side of the bottom and is recessed below the peripheral first duct and the peripheral second duct. The bottom, the top, the peripheral first duct and the peripheral second duct define a third cavity. The third cavity is in operational communication with said first cavity and said second cavity. | 10-21-2010 |
20110180078 | Face Mask With Adjustable And Detachable Straps - A protective face mask is provided that includes (1) a body portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, the body portion proportioned to fit over a nose, a mouth, and a chin of a wearer, (2) shaped forms attached to lateral portions of the inner surface, each shaped form providing a contour fit to a corresponding cheek of the wearer, (3) two flaps, each joined to a lateral portion of the body portion, and (4) at least one adjustable strap removably attachable from either end to each flap distal to the body portion, whereby each strap is extendable around the wearer's head to secure the body portion in place. The outer surface is covered by an air permeable and printable material. | 07-28-2011 |
20110232653 | ANTIMICROBIAL, DUSTPROOF FABRIC AND MASK - An antimicrobial, dustproof fabric includes a textile material layer which is composed of microfibers with an average fiber diameter of from 1 to 100 μm and contains an inorganic porous substance, and a nanofiber nonwoven fabric layer which is laminated on the textile material layer and has an average fiber diameter of at least 1 nm but less than 1,000 nm. Hygienic products such as masks obtained using the fabric efficiently block microbes such as viruses, and inactivate or destroy the captured microbes. | 09-29-2011 |
20120000473 | MASK - Provided is a mask which can be folded small and has improved portability and storability. A mask which can be folded small characterized in that, as | 01-05-2012 |
20120111344 | Ergonomic Protective Air Filtration Devices and Methods for Manufacturing the Same - Ergonomic protective air filtration devices and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed herein. An ergonomic protective air filtration device includes a stack of at least two layers of an air permeable material, the stack forming a body, a periphery, and a back; a plurality of intersecting three-dimensional V-shaped pleats extending from the periphery and into the stack of layers, so the back of the device defines a breathing chamber adapted to cover a mouth and a nose of the wearer; and a retaining means engaging the body of the device to secure the device to a face of the wearer and to create the breathing chamber. The ergonomic protective air filtration device provides protection against contaminated droplets, fluid splashes, solid particulates, pathogenic microorganisms, or aerosoled air pollutions. | 05-10-2012 |
20120180800 | FACE MASK - A mask has a mask body and a pair of ear straps. The mask body includes an outer layer sheet and an intermediate layer sheet. The outer layer sheet is formed of hydrophobic fibers. The intermediate layer sheet is laid on the outer layer sheet so as to be located on a wearer's side of the outer layer sheet when the mask is worn. The intermediate layer sheet includes a first fiber layer which is formed of polyolefin fibers containing an inorganic antimicrobial agent and a second fiber layer which is formed of polyolefin fibers and has a larger fiber diameter than the first fiber layer. The fiber diameter of the first fiber layer is within a range of 0.5 to 2.8 μm and the ratio of a particle diameter of the inorganic antimicrobial agent with respect to the fiber diameter is within the range of 0.1 to 6.0. | 07-19-2012 |
20120192876 | MASK - A mask is provided that can inactivate viruses adhering thereto even in the presence of lipids and proteins regardless of whether or not the viruses have an envelope. The mask can inactivate viruses adhering thereto and includes a mask body provided with a member used when the mask is worn and virus inactivating fine particles having a virus inactivating ability and held by the mask body. The virus inactivating fine particles are particles of at least one selected from the group consisting of platinum(II) iodide, palladium(II) iodide, silver(I) iodide, copper(I) iodide, and copper(I) thiocyanate. | 08-02-2012 |
20120199142 | MASK - There is provided a mask that includes a mask body and two strings. The two strings hold the mask body at a predetermined position on the face of a wearer by being caught by both ears or the head of the wearer. Folded portions, which are adapted so as to be capable of rising and falling on the surface of the mask body coming into contact with the face of the wearer, are formed on both sides of the mask body. | 08-09-2012 |
20120240943 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO DUST MASKS HAVING EAR PROTECTION - A dust mask, the dust mask being lightweight, disposable and configured for a human face, the dust mask further being substantially continuous, and unitary if desired, and sized and configured to extend from ear to ear and to cover all of and substantially only a mouth, nose and ears, the mask further configured to transmit air inhaled by or exhaled by the user yet substantially completely block at least dust from reaching the nose, mouth and ears of the user. The mask can be further configured to substantially completely block at least one undesired air-borne contaminant in addition to dust and can comprise a central portion covering the user's nose and mouth and two earpieces seamlessly attached to the central portion. The mask can further comprise a pliable, resilient nose bridge that can be adjusted to conform to the nose of the user as well as a variety of other structural elements and configurations. | 09-27-2012 |
20120272973 | SURGICAL MASK - A surgical mask provides a wide range of wearers with a good fit and improved comfort, facilitates proper use of the mask, and reduces or eliminates fogging of eyewear, as compared with typical masks. The mask may include a pair of ties that are joined to the upper, central, and lower parts of either side of the body of the mask with the assistance of restraint members. The mask may also include a sealing member that reduces or eliminates gaps between the wearer's face and the upper part of the mask by forming a seal between the wearer's face and the mask in use. In addition, the mask may include a barrier panel that reduces or prevents the wearer's breath from escaping through the mask and rising to the wearer's eyewear. | 11-01-2012 |
20120279507 | Integral Valve Effect Respirator - A respirator comprises: a nose and mouth covering porous filter body and a flexible restraining device arranged so that the body may pivot in its vertical plane of symmetry about its nose contact portion, and the restraining device attaches to the body at positions where its restraining force imparts torque in the body about said nose contact portion so that the chin contact portion of said body bears against the user's chin. In use, the resulting chin contact force may be less than the opposing user expiration force on the filter body, so the periphery of the chin contact portion may separate from the user's chin during expiration to benefit user comfort and mitigate eyeglass condensation. | 11-08-2012 |
20120285474 | FOLDABLE DUST MASK - A foldable dust mask having a foldable shell suitable for covering the nose and mouth of the wearer, a breathing aperture, and a filter patch overlying the breathing aperture on the foldable shell. The filter patch is constructed from a fibrous material sufficient for trapping air particulates, and is affixed to the foldable shell by an adhesive strip around the edges of the filter patch. The foldable shell is reusable, and is attached to the head of the wearer using a strap. An alternate embodiment of the foldable shell contains a chin loop, which can be used to hold a lanyard for ear protection devices. | 11-15-2012 |
20120291787 | Biohazard Mask Filter - An exhalate filter medium for a biohazard mask is made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and surrounding layers of a wicking material and an antimicrobial material. The exhalate filter may be contained in a removable and replaceable cartridge snap-fit into the surface of a biohazard mask. | 11-22-2012 |
20130019879 | Mask with chin support - A mask includes a main part and a chin support, the main part has a transparent portion and an opaque portion. The transparent portion has a recessed portion defined in a central portion of an inside thereof so as to accommodate the user's mouth and nose. The chin support is connected to the opaque portion and has a support member and an engaging portion which is engaged with the inside of the opaque portion. The engaging portion contacts the user's chin and support the mask. | 01-24-2013 |
20130047995 | MASK - A mask that includes a mask body, a left ear loop, and a right ear loop. The left and right ear loops each comprise a base and a rim that extends from the base and forms an opening. The ear loops are laid out on the contact surface of the mask body such that the rims are inwards of the bases. The bases are joined to the mask body by means of left and right joining parts, each of which has a top joining part, a middle joining part, and a bottom joining part. When the mask is worn, the left ear loop (or right ear loop) is folded at the left joining part (or right joining part). | 02-28-2013 |
20130139829 | Liner for Use with Respiratory Mask - A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a face-engaging portion, such as a CPAP mask, includes a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having an outer edge, an inner edge, and an opening bounded by the inner edge. A perimeter of the outer edge is larger than a perimeter of the face-engaging portion of the respiratory mask for forming an extending portion of the body, and the liner is configured to be releasably held by the mask and a user's face such that the outer edge extends beyond the face-engaging portion. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139830 | MASK AND A PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - A mask and a method of manufacturing the same that intercept a virus are provided. The mask includes: a mask body; an exhalation module that is formed at one surface of the mask body; and an inhalation module that is formed at the one surface of the mask body and that includes an inhalation filter. The inhalation filter includes an anodized aluminum oxide film. | 06-06-2013 |
20130152948 | MASK FILTER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND PARTICLE-TRAPPING MASK - An aspect of the present invention relates to a mask filter, wherein wet nonwoven fabric comprised of synthetic fiber is folded up into a concentric circular pleat form, and the synthetic fiber comprises 10 to 50 mass percent of short fiber A having a fiber length ranging from 0.1 to 1 mm and a fiber diameter ranging from 100 to 1,000 nm, and further comprises binder fiber B having a fiber length ranging from 5 to 10 mm and a fiber diameter ranging from 6 to 15 μm, and fiber C of greater fiber length and fiber diameter than short fiber A and smaller fiber length and fiber diameter than binder fiber B. | 06-20-2013 |
20130180529 | Face mask with seal within seal and optional bridging seal - The present face mask may have a double seal, a triple seal or a quadruple seal, with distinct spacing between each of the seals within a set of seals. Each of the seals within a double seal, triple seal, or quadruple seal may stand alone or may be interconnected to other seals by bridging, where such bridging is formed of the same adhesive as the seal itself. Also disclosed is an after market embodiment where a multiple seal by itself is housed between two sheets of release paper to be applied to a face mask by the user himself when needed. Further disclosed is a multiple seal with bridging applied to a clothing combination, such as to seal sleeve cuffs to a glove. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186414 | MASK - To provide a mask less liable to cause a shift in wearing position. The mask includes a main-body portion for covering a lower face portion of a wearer and a fixation portion, coupled to the main body portion, for fixing the main-body portion to the lower face portion of the wearer. The main-body portion includes: a main-sheet portion; a lower body for holding a lower jaw of the wearer, the lower body being made of a stretchable material and provided across right and left end portions of the main-sheet portion on a lower, inner side of the main-sheet portion; and/or an upper body for holding the nose of the wearer, the upper body being made of a stretchable material and provided across the right and left end portions of the main-sheet portion on an upper, inner side of the main-sheet portion. | 07-25-2013 |
20130213413 | MOUTH MASK - A mouth mask includes a base frame member configured to fit the curvature of a human face, a shade fastened to the base frame member to form with the base frame member a curved surface for covering over the user's mouth and nose and having a notch on the middle part of the top side thereof around the user's nose to enhance wearing comfort, a chin support directly and angularly adjustably coupled to the base frame member or vertically and angularly adjustably coupled to the base frame member by means of an adapter member and defining with said base frame member an air hole for guiding out the user's exhaled air, and a set of ear loops respectively connected to the two ends of the base frame member for hanging on the user's ears. | 08-22-2013 |
20130213414 | ANTI-DUST MASK HAVING A CIRCULAR PAD PART AND A FIXTURE FOR A FILTER PART - The present invention relates to an anti-dust mask. The anti-dust mask ( | 08-22-2013 |
20130228184 | AGRICHEMICAL SPRAY MASK - An agrichemical spray mask according to the present invention comprises: a main body ( | 09-05-2013 |
20130233325 | FACE MASK FOR DEFLECTING RESPIRATORY AEROSOLS GENERATED BY THE WEARER - A facemask to be worn in an enclosed space by a subject having or suspected of having a disease transmitted in exhaled aerosol particles is provided. The facemask comprises an air-permeable body having an outer surface facing away from the face of the subject, an inner surface facing toward the face, an upper edge cephalad, a lower edge caudad, and lateral edges at each side of the face such that the inner surface covers the subject's nose and mouth and is spaced apart therefrom. Moreover, at least a portion of the upper and lower edges is spaced apart from the face, but the lateral edges are not spaced apart. The upward and downward deflection of aerosol plumes exiting the facemask cooperates with airflow in the enclosed space to reduce exposure of occupants of the space to the subject's exhaled aerosol particles. | 09-12-2013 |
20130255698 | Sanitary Mask - The present invention relates to a hygienic mask, comprising: a mouth shield made of a transparent and flexible synthetic resin; a semicircular synthetic-resin attachment/detachment frame including a first attachment groove and an attachment protrusion such that the mouth shield can be attached thereto; a synthetic-resin jaw piece including a second attachment groove and a jaw support, the second attachment groove being made so as to receive the attachment protrusion of the attachment/detachment frame; and elastic ear bands provided at either side of the attachment/detachment frame and including ear-fastening rings. The ear-fastening rings are slidably adjustable so as to accommodate different ear sizes such that the ear bands can be hung on the ears and removed from the ears. | 10-03-2013 |
20130291876 | MOLDED RESPIRATOR HAVING OUTER COVER WEB JOINED TO MESH - A respirator | 11-07-2013 |
20130291877 | RESPIRATOR HAVING MOTTLED APPEARANCE - A filtering face-piece respirator | 11-07-2013 |
20130291878 | MEDICAL MASK WITH A FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL - The purpose of the invention is to provide a surgical mask with sufficient antibacterial properties, by uniformly manifesting on the surface of nanofibers a functional material with antibacterial and antiviral properties. The problem is solved by a mask with a functional material which comprises a nanofiber containing at least one base polymer selected from a group consisting of PVA, polylactic acid, fibroin, chitosan, chitin, nylon 6, nylon 6,6, nylon 9T, nylon 610, polyamide, polystyrene, polyacrylonitrile, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, polyester, zein, collagen and methoxymethylated nylon, and at least one functional substance selected from a group consisting of catechin polyphenols, persimmon tannin polyphenols, grape seed polyphenols, soybean polyphenols, lemon peel polyphenols, coffee polyphenols, phenylcarboxylic acid, ellagic acid and coumalin, and having a diameter of 1 nm to 2000 nm. | 11-07-2013 |
20130312771 | Liner for Use with Respiratory Mask - A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a face-engaging portion having nasal pillows is provided, where the liner includes a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having a first set of apertures and a second set of apertures spaced from the first set of apertures. The first set of apertures receives the nasal pillows, and the second set of apertures is aligned with the nasal pillows when the liner is in a folded configuration. | 11-28-2013 |
20130340768 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING SUPPORT STRUCTURE INJECTION MOLDED TO FILTERING STRUCTURE - A filtering face-piece respirator | 12-26-2013 |
20140007887 | SENSOR COMPRISING A MASKING LAYER ADHESIVE | 01-09-2014 |
20140014120 | COUGH AND SNEEZE ARRESTOR - Embodiments of the invention are directed to hygienic devices to control the spread of airborne viruses and bacteria emanating from coughing or sneezing. In one embodiment, the hygienic device is a cough and sneeze arrestor in the form of a “coughing cup.” The coughing cup may incorporate one or more filters with a plurality of apertures of varying sizes and/or no apertures. In some embodiments, the filters may be embedded or infused with a microbicide such as an antibacterial or viricide. The filters may be pre-attached within the coughing cup at certain predetermined locations. The coughing cup may have one or more recesses to accommodate the nose and/or a chin of a person when using the coughing cup. | 01-16-2014 |
20140026897 | FACE MASK AND METHOD OF ITS PRODUCTION - The present disclosure relates to a face mask for removal of biological and mechanical impurities from breathed and/or exhaled air, comprising an inner textile layer and an outer textile layer, between which there is arranged a filtering layer of polymer nanofibres and/or active layer of polymer nanofibres, which in its structure contains a biocidal substance/s. The outer as well as the inner textile layer are formed of microfibres, while at least the outer textile layer and with it neighbouring filtering or active layer of polymer nanofibres are hydrophobic, and all layers are interconnected by a net of joints, that prevent their mutual motion and reduce permeability of the face mask only minimally. The inner textile layer is on periphery of the face mask provided with a layer of an adhesive for fastening to the face of the user. This method of fixing the face mask to the face secures perfect adhesion of the face mask to the skin along its entire periphery, thus preventing breathing of an unfiltered air. | 01-30-2014 |
20140041671 | REFILL FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR - A filtering face-piece respirator | 02-13-2014 |
20140053853 | Scented Mask System - The invention features a scented mask system to provide a pleasant smell in an unpleasant environment. The mask is a one piece stretchable material with opening sized to fit around the user's ears. The mask becomes fragrant when nestled inside of a pod having area sized to receive at least one fragrance component such as a fragrant discs or strips which cause the mask to become scented. | 02-27-2014 |
20140060550 | DETACHABLE ADJUSTABLE MOUTH MASK - A detachable adjustable mouth mask includes a base frame member, a shade fastened to the base frame member to provide a curved, surface for covering over the user's mouth and nose, a chin support connector providing a clamping groove and friction ribs for fastening to the base frame member and lugs with radial teeth, a chin support providing connection members pivotally coupled to the lugs of the chin support connector with radial teeth thereof angularly adjustably engaged with the radial teeth of the chin support connector and a spacer block providing a ventilation passage for exhaust of exhaled air, and a pair of ear loops for securing the chin support to the user's ears. | 03-06-2014 |
20140096778 | Mask - A mask includes a frame, ear fasteners, a resisting portion and a covering piece. The frame is of an arcuate shape approximating a person's face curve, having two ends respectively connected with the ear fastener and an intermediate portion extending downward to form a support portion, and further provided with a projecting stud protruding inward and having a first fastening portion and a first engage portion. The resisting portion is disposed with a second engage portion to be engaged with the first engage portion for combining the resisting portion with the projecting stud. The covering piece is formed with a second fastening portion corresponding with the first fastening portion of the projecting stud. The second fastening portion of the covering piece is engaged with the first fastening portion of the projecting stud to have the covering piece mounted on the frame. | 04-10-2014 |
20140182599 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING STRAP-ACTIVATED FOLDED FLANGE - A filtering face-piece respirator | 07-03-2014 |
20140182600 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING WELDED INDICIA HIDDEN IN PLEAT - A filtering face-piece respirator | 07-03-2014 |
20140182601 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING ROUNDED PERIMETER - A filtering face-piece respirator | 07-03-2014 |
20140182602 | MASK - A mask including: a mask main body | 07-03-2014 |
20140190492 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING A FACE SEAL COMPRISING A WATER-VAPOR-BREATHABLE LAYER - Herein is disclosed a shaped filtering face-piece respirator having a face seal that includes a water-vapor-breathable layer. | 07-10-2014 |
20140202469 | ADJUSTABLE FACIAL CONFORMING FACE MASK - An adjustable face mask having a body conforming substantially to the facial structure of a wearer. The face mask is provided with a neck protector and removable filter and with a strip of fabric designed to push air down to the sides of the wearer's face in order to eliminate fogging of the wearer's goggles. The face mask can optionally provide neck protection with a descending neck member. | 07-24-2014 |
20140216472 | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT STRAP RETAINING DEVICES - A strap retaining device having an actuation arm that may engage a retaining tab is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the strap retaining device includes a frame, a retention tab pivotally connected to the frame, and an actuation arm connected to the frame and having a first actuation element movable towards the retention tab from a neutral position to an actuated. The first actuation ramp is movable in a first plane to cause the retention tab to move in a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216473 | RESPIRATORY MASK HAVING A CLEAN AIR INLET CHAMBER - A respiratory mask body defining a first chamber and a second chamber is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the mask body includes one or more inlet ports adapted to receive one or more breathing air source components in communication with the first chamber and a fluid intake communication component allows communication of air from the first chamber to the second chamber during inhalation by a wearer. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216474 | RESPIRATOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE FIT CHECK DEVICES AND METHODS - A respiratory mask body defining a breathable air zone for a wearer and having a shut-off valve is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the mask body includes one or more inlet ports configured to receive one or more breathing air source components. The shut-off valve is operable between a closed position and an open position, and when in a closed position the shut-off valve prevents fluid communication between the one or more inlet ports and the breathable air zone and the shut-off valve returns to an open position in the absence of an applied force. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216475 | SLEEVE-FIT RESPIRATOR CARTRIDGE - A respirator apparatus includes a respirator body, a filter cartridge receiver integral with and extending from the respirator body, and a filter cartridge. The filter cartridge includes a nozzle element being integral with the filter cartridge. The respirator body and filter cartridge are configured to be fluidically coupled through sleeve-fit engagement between the filter cartridge receiver and nozzle element and the filter cartridge receiver and nozzle element define an airflow channel. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216476 | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT STRAP RETAINING DEVICES - A strap retaining device having an actuation arm that may engage a retaining tab is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the strap retaining device includes a frame, a retention tab pivotally connected to the frame, and an actuation arm connected to the frame and having a first actuation element movable towards the retention tab from a neutral position to an actuated. The first actuation ramp is movable in a first plane to cause the retention tab to move in a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216477 | Pleated filtering face piece respirator - A pleated molded filtering face piece respirator to be worn upon the face of a wearer and for providing filtering including at least one layer of moldable flexible plastic material formed from openwork flexible plastic material for providing a plurality of perforations for allowing for the free passage of air through the openwork plastic. A layer of moldable filter material for filtering impurities in the air, the one layer of flexible plastic material formed from openwork flexible plastic material and the layer of filter material for filtering impurities in the air lying one on top of the other to form a moldable multilayer of flexible plastic material and filter material. The moldable multilayer of flexible plastic material and filter material are pleated into pleated material and molded to form the pleated filtering face piece respirator to a desired configuration where the one layer of openwork flexible plastic material forms a support layer to carry the layer of filter material. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216478 | MULTILAYERED NONWOVEN FABRIC WITH ANTI-ALLERGIC EFFECT - Provided are a multi-layered nonwoven fabric, comprising: an outer layer formed of a spunlaced nonwoven fabric including at least one of a bamboo fiber and a polyethyleneterephthalate (PET)-based fiber; a middle layer formed of a melt blown nonwoven fabric; and an inner layer formed of a melt blown nonwoven fabric or a melt blown-spunlaced nonwoven fabric, wherein the outer layer comprises an allergen inactivation agent; a method of manufacturing the same; and an anti-allergic product including the same. The multi-layered nonwoven fabric can exhibit good air permeability and weatherability, and even more, can inactivate an allergen and thus exhibit anti-allergic, anti-bacterial and anti-viral effects. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216479 | DUST MASK - The present invention relates to a dust mask. The dust mask of the present invention comprises: a mask main body in a shape enclosing the nose and mouth areas; a ring-shaped eyepiece, the outer perimeter of which is bound to the periphery of the main body; and a shape retainer detachably provided on an inner surface of the main body. In particular, the shape retainer is a thin film which is not pervious to fluid and which has an intake hole and a discharge hole, an outer perimeter contacting a joining portion between the main body and the eyepiece, and a contactless passage connected from the end of the outer perimeter to the intake hole by means of a plurality of projecting guides radially formed on a surface thereof. The dust mask of the present invention does not exhibit loss of filtering ability of the mask main body caused by contact. Thus, the dust filtering efficiency of the dust mask is significantly improved over conventional masks. | 08-07-2014 |
20140251349 | Contamination Containment Device - A cough containment device is described, which may be a cup member having a top lid and filter joining portion, a second cap joining member for containment and a tissue holder. The invention is for coughing and sneezing and in the form of a cup with a hollow end at both parts of the cup. At one end is a cap with vents. The vents allow air to flow in and out of the cup. The user coughs through one end and airflow from coughing exits the filter on opposite end. | 09-11-2014 |
20140261466 | ADSORBENT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, ADSORBENT FOR WATER PURIFICATION, MASK AND ADSORPTIVE SHEET - Provided is an absorbent including silica of which a raw material is a material originating from a plant which includes silicon, and a silane coupling agent which modifies a surface of the silica. A value of a specific surface area of the silica in accordance with a nitrogen BET method is 10 m | 09-18-2014 |
20140326255 | Medical Face Mask with Sealing Strip - The present invention relates to a face mask for filtering contaminants from the air that is suitable for medical applications. In one embodiment, the face mask of the present invention comprises an air-permeable body with an inner seal connected to the inner surface of the body, and at least one strap for securing the face mask to the wearer's face. In another embodiment, the face mask of the present invention further comprises an outer seal connected the perimeter of the air-permeable body. | 11-06-2014 |
20140332012 | Filtering Face Mask - A filtering face mask includes a top layer, a structure layer, one or more filtering layers, a back layer and straps. The straps, the ends of which are attached to the mask, run through strap holes in the mask, and may be pulled to change the mask from a flat to a wearable configuration. The unpleated top layer may easily be decorated before wearing the mask. | 11-13-2014 |
20150020815 | Protective Mask with Imbedded Functionality - Disclosed is a protective mask with imbedded functionality and an interchangeable face panel. The protective mask includes an upper support that extends across a wearer's face and a lower support extending downward therefrom so that the mask covers the wearer's nose and chin, leaving the eyes uncovered. The each of the ends of the upper support includes an earphone, whereby each of the earphones includes a microphone, a speaker, a wireless headphone circuitry, a power source, and related components enclosed therein. The wireless headphone circuitry includes a wireless transceiver and an antenna assembly that communicates with an external electronic device. The wireless transceiver is connected to a processor that can decode input signals to emit sound through the speaker, and that can process speech into a signal for transmission. In this way, the present invention provides a hands-free and a wireless method of communicating with external electronic devices. | 01-22-2015 |
20150020816 | Horizontal Flat-Fold Filtering Face-Piece Respirator having Indicia of Symmetry - A horizontal flat-fold, filtering face-piece respirator | 01-22-2015 |
20150034098 | AIR FILTRATION MASK WITH OPENING FRONT COVER - Disclosed is an air filtration mask formed from individual connectable components namely a base member, a filter holder member, a filter member, and an optional decorative mask cover member. The base member employs studs which allow the filter holding member to securely attach to the base member by means of holes in latches located around the rim of the filter holder member. A replaceable filter member attaches to the filter holder member snapping into the studs located on the inside of the filter holder. A fashion mask cover member can be attached to the front of the filter holder to enhance the appearance. A fashion scarf or bandana can be further attached to the base of the mask so that the mask assembly can stay completely hidden while worn. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040920 | Non-woven body for binding mercury - A non-woven body for binding mercury, comprising a substrate made from a nonwoven fabric, wherein the body is doped with gold on the outside and with silver on the inside, is characterized in that the substrate comprises an outer ply that encloses the outside, an inner play that encloses the inside, and an electrically neutral intermediate ply is interposed between the outer ply and the inner ply. Such a non-woven body may be used as a protective mask of also as lining for a box for disposal of broken energy-saving lamps. | 02-12-2015 |
20150059771 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR WITH STIFFENING MEMBER INTEGRAL WITH FILTERING STRUCTURE - A filtering face-piece respirator | 03-05-2015 |
20150059772 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING DARTED MASK BODY - A cup-shaped filtering face-piece respirator | 03-05-2015 |
20150059773 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING NOSE CUSHIONING MEMBER - A filtering face-piece respirator | 03-05-2015 |
20150059774 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING NOSE NOTCH - A filtering face-piece respirator | 03-05-2015 |
20150101617 | Filtering Face-Piece Respirator With Increased Friction Perimeter - A filtering face-piece respirator | 04-16-2015 |
20150122269 | TOPSHEET CONTAINING JADE PARTICLES AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - A topsheet made of a fibrous web or a perforated film and having a clear top layer containing about 5% to about 50% of jade particles. The jade particles having a mean diameter of from about 50 to about 600 microns and an aspect ratio from about 1 to about 5. Also disclosed is method for manufacturing the topsheet, as well as absorbent articles and facial protection masks containing the topsheet. | 05-07-2015 |
20150306432 | A FILTER MASK HAVING ONE OR MORE MALLEABLE STIFFENING MEMBERS - A filter mask for filtering air inhaled and exhaled from the mouth and nostrils while providing a secure fit and comfort to the wearer is provided. The filter mask has upper and lower edges which are provided with at least one malleable stiffener for conforming to the shape of the wearer's nose and cheek area and/or the lower jaw and chin area. In some embodiments, the filter masks further comprises a malleable stiffening member configured to conform the filter material to at least a chin portion and a jaw portion of the face. In some embodiments, the malleable stiffener can have a bend portion, which allows the wearer of the mask to know which part, center and side of the mask is to be properly placed on the nose and cheek area. The masks provide excellent filtration and provide a secure and comfortable fit to the wearer. | 10-29-2015 |
20150314148 | Facemask With Filter Insert For Protection Against Airborne Pathogens - A facemask assembly includes one or more airflow vents in a lower front section of the mask as well as within the nasal area. The airflow vent allow for the outflow of exhaled heat and CO | 11-05-2015 |
20150327603 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR A COUGH AND SNEEZE GAURD FOR INHIBITING THE SPREAD OF DISEASE - An apparatus and system for inhibiting the spread of disease. The apparatus to inhibit the spread of disease includes a mucous collection chamber and a filter. The mucus collection chamber is configured to receive mucus expelled during one of a cough and a sneeze. The mucus collection chamber includes a support member having a coupling surface positoned opposite a filter receiving surface. A wall extends perpendicularly from the filter receiving surface of the support member in a direction opposite the coupling surface of the support member. The wall and the filter receiving surface define a filter receiving space. The filter is positionable in the filter receiving space. The filter is made of an antimicrobial material for collecting mucus. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335080 | FACE MASK WITH ADJUSTABLE EARLOOPS - A method and apparatus for forming a face mask having a panel with a pair of adjustable earloops. The panel may comprise one, two, three or more layers. Preferably, but not necessarily, the panel may comprise a inner fibrous filtering material with microscopic openings that is sandwiched between two outer layers. The fibrous filtering material may filter contaminates while the two outer layers protect the fibrous filtering material and may also provide some filtering. The two outer layers may be formed from a polymer based fabric such that the edges of the two outer layers may be thermally bonded. | 11-26-2015 |
20150359275 | KISSING SHIELD AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A device for teaching safe affection to at least one person, the device comprising a thin, flexible membrane substantially impervious to microorganisms. | 12-17-2015 |
20160001101 | Respirator with Phase Change Material - A respirator includes a frame, a filter layer, and a face seal member. The frame has an outer side and an inner side. The frame defines an opening therethrough. The filter layer is mounted to the outer side of the frame and covers the opening of the frame. The filter layer is configured to prohibit permeation of aerosol, gas, and/or vapor contaminants therethrough. The face seal member is mounted to the inner side of the frame. The face seal member includes a seal contact area configured to engage a facial surface of a wearer. The face seal member incorporates a phase change material therein. The phase change material is configured to provide localized cooling by absorbing heat emitted by the wearer. | 01-07-2016 |
20160001108 | BREATHING APPARATUS WITH ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A breathing apparatus according to embodiments of the invention includes a facemask portion sized to cover a lower portion of a wearer's face. The facemask portion includes a flow chamber. The flow chamber includes a first opening disposed near a first end of the flow chamber, a second opening disposed near a second end of the flow chamber, and a serpentine passage disposed between the first opening and the second opening. At least one light emitting diode configured to emit light having a peak wavelength in the ultraviolet range is disposed in the serpentine passage. The at least one light emitting diode is disposed off center relative to a centerline oriented along a direction of air flow through the serpentine passage. | 01-07-2016 |
20160015097 | Plane Face - Protective face cover made from breathable fabrics for protecting the human face against environmental conditions particularly while airborne. The face protector includes one piece made up of three components (fabric, an attachment piece and trimming) and covers the face starting from the bridge of the nose and draping down to the chest or just below the chin in an alternative design. An attachment piece holds the item in place and rests at the nape of the neck. The trimming provides structure in order for the item to be held in place over areas of desired coverage. The three components can be joined together by any known means (stitching or bonding). | 01-21-2016 |
20160015098 | A FACEMASK HAVING ONE OR MORE NANOFIBER LAYERS - Facemasks and methods utilizing nanofibers are provided. The facemask and methods provided reduce pressure drop and enhance filtration of airborne particles. In one embodiment there is a facemask, comprising: an inner layer comprising non-woven fiber material configured to contact a wearer's nose and mouth; a middle layer disposed on the inner layer and comprising a nanofiber material; an outer layer disposed on the middle layer and comprising nonwoven fiber material, the facemask having upper and lower edges and at least one pleat configured to fit over a chin of the wearer when unfolded, the at least one pleat configured for folding and unfolding the facemask such that when folded the facemask is configured to assume a generally flat storage configuration and when unfolded the facemask is configured to cover at least the nose and mouth of the wearer. | 01-21-2016 |
20160016021 | Respirator Including Contrast Layer - Various embodiments of a respirator and a method of making such respirator are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the respirator includes a mask body and a harness attached to the mask body. The mask body can include an outer cover web, an inner cover web, a filtration layer disposed between the outer cover web and the inner cover web, and a contrast layer disposed between the outer cover web and the inner cover web in a sinus region of the mask body. A portion of the contrast layer can be visible through an outer surface of the outer cover web to form a contrast region of the mask body, where the outer surface of the outer cover web faces away from the filtration layer. | 01-21-2016 |
20160023147 | FILTER, FILTER LAMINATE, AND FIBER PRODUCT COMPRISING FILTER OR FILTER LAMINATE - Provided is a filter comprising a polypropylene-based resin composition satisfying the following (1) to (3), the filter being made compatible with respect to collecting property and air permeability. (1) A melt flow rate 10 to 2,000 g/10 min. (2) A melting endotherm ΔH as measured by a differential scanning calorimeter is 50 to 95 J/g. (3) A polypropylene (A) having [mmmm] of 20 to 60 mol % is contained. | 01-28-2016 |
20160029715 | FACE MASK STRUCTURE HAVING BARRIER COMPONENT - A mask structure includes a mask body having at least one edge side; at least one subsidiary part connecting with and corresponding to the edge side, wherein an angle is formed between the subsidiary part and the mask body; and a band set fixing at the two sides of the mask body. | 02-04-2016 |
20160029716 | CUSTOMIZED FACE MASK - A face mask includes a covering member configured to cover facial features of a face of a user, the covering member including an air-permeable filter member; and a facial image provided on an outward facing surface of the covering member, the facial image being generated based on an image of the user and representing covered facial features of the user. The face mask further includes a fastening member configured to secure the covering member over the face of the user. | 02-04-2016 |
20160037836 | GAUZE MASK WHICH CAN BE WORN WITH ONE HAND - A gauze mask which can be worn with one hand includes a mask body, a nose clip member, and a chin pressing member. The mask body is formed with a covering space to cover user's mouth and nose. Around the inner periphery edge of an opening of the mask body is disposed an adhesive layer which enables the gauze mask to be adhered around the user's nose and mouth. The nose clip member and the chin pressing member allow the gauze mask to be firmly positioned on the user's face. The gauze mask is made of breathable material, or the gauze mask can also be made of non-breathable material but is equipped with a filter, so as to allow for air exchange between inside and outside of the gauze mask. | 02-11-2016 |
20160058081 | MOUTH MASK - A mouth mask is provided, including a flexible sheet body. The flexible sheet body is integrally formed and has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface protrudes to form an abutting portion for abutting against a front side of a chin and a supporting portion for abutting against a lower side of the chin. The abutting portion includes a first opening formed on the second surface, and the supporting portion includes a second opening formed on the second surface. The flexible sheet body further includes two connecting portions, and the two connecting portions are located by two opposite sides of the abutting portion and the supporting portion respectively. | 03-03-2016 |
20160113336 | FACE MASK - A mask has a mask body and a pair of ear straps. The mask body includes an outer layer sheet and an intermediate layer sheet. The outer layer sheet is formed of hydrophobic fibers. The intermediate layer sheet is laid on the outer layer sheet so as to be located on a wearer's side of the outer layer sheet when the mask is worn. The intermediate layer sheet includes a first fiber layer which is formed of polyolefin fibers containing an inorganic antimicrobial agent and a second fiber layer which is formed of polyolefin fibers and has a larger fiber diameter than the first fiber layer. The fiber diameter of the first fiber layer is within a range of 0.5 to 2.8 μm and the ratio of a particle diameter of the inorganic antimicrobial agent with respect to the fiber diameter is within the range of 0.1 to 6.0. | 04-28-2016 |
20160114197 | PARTICLE FILTER MASK - The present invention relates to a face mask comprising (a) a mask body portion configured to surround the mouth and at least part of the nose of a wearer; (b) a sealed compressible cushion formed on the inner face of said mask body portion wherein the middle of said cushion is placed in close proximity to the middle of the superior perimeter of said mask body portion, and wherein said cushion is at least partially filled with a fluid. | 04-28-2016 |
20160114280 | Filter Assembly for a Fluid-Permeable Substrate - Apparatus and method for filtering contaminants from a fluidic flow. In some embodiments, a filter assembly includes a filter media comprising a fluid-permeable material, and an array of spaced-apart adhesive dots applied to a selected surface of the filter media configured to secure the filter media to a fluid-permeable substrate. | 04-28-2016 |
20160129287 | Scent Suppression Mask - A wearable scent suppression breathing mask configured to suppress the scents associated with an individual's breath. The breathing mask includes a face mask, an outer fabric layer overlaying the face mask, at least one air inlet valve assembly mounted within the face mask, and a plurality of air outlet valve assemblies mounted within the face mask and including at least one filter element to suppress the scent from an individual's breath. The at least one air inlet valve assembly is an inhalation permitting and exhalation restricting port, while the air outlet valve assemblies are inhalation preventing and exhalation permitting ports that control the flow of air. | 05-12-2016 |
20160151650 | FITTED FACE MASK | 06-02-2016 |
20160157534 | Mouth mesh - The Mouth Mesh invention is a round device that fits around a person's mouth area just under the nose and has an outer screen mesh with an inside nylon screen mesh with a tighter cell area to stop any spittle from a person's mouth to spray and spread into the air around other people. It allows the person wearing it to talk freely while it is adhered to the mouth area without falling off of the person's mouth area. | 06-09-2016 |
20160174631 | PROTECTIVE MASKS WITH COATING COMPRISING DIFFERENT ELECTROSPUN FIBERS INTERWEAVED WITH EACH OTHER, FORMULATIONS FORMING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THEREOF | 06-23-2016 |
20160183610 | MASK - The creation provides a mask having the function of heat preservation. The mask includes an outer layer, an inner layer, and an intermediate layer. The inner layer is in contact with the user's face. The intermediate layer is located between the outer layer and the inner layer. The intermediate layer contains a base layer and a coating layer located on the base layer. The coating layer includes a paraffin particle and a first polymer, wherein the paraffin particle is dispersed in the first polymer. | 06-30-2016 |
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20220134142 | PROTECTIVE GARMENT - A protective garment having a face shield frame with a first opening. A face shield is mounted to the frame covering this first opening. A hood is provided that has a second opening. The second opening has a perimeter edge. The face shield frame has a groove adjacent the first opening, and the edge is releasably secured within the groove. The edge is frictionally retained within the groove. Alternatively, the face shield frame can have a connecting frame that is inserted into a groove on the hood. The protective garment can also include filter opening with a removeable filter material juxtaposed over the filter opening. | 05-05-2022 |