Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090044809 | VENT AND STRAP FASTENING SYSTEM FOR A DISPOSABLE RESPIRATOR - Disposable respirators comprising an adjustable or elastic strap and fastening components that facilitate ease of donning and comfort during wear are disclosed. More specifically, the respirator comprises a strap that is configured to have a retraction force sufficient to allow the respirator to adequately cover the mouth and nose of the user, yet be comfortable during wear. Additionally, the fastening components may comprise exhalation vents that direct exhaled air, at least in part, away from a user's eyes. | 02-19-2009 |
20090044811 | VENT AND STRAP FASTENING SYSTEM FOR A DISPOSABLE RESPIRATOR PROVIDING IMPROVED DONNING - A disposable respirator comprising a strap fastening system that facilitates ease of donning and comfort during wear is disclosed. More specifically, the respirator comprises a fastening system including a pull-strap fastening component and a fastening component that are configured to provide a tight seal over the mouth and nose of the user, yet be easily donned and comfortable to wear. Additionally, the respirator includes fastening components that comprise exhalation vents that direct exhaled air, at least in part, away from a user's eyes. | 02-19-2009 |
20090044812 | Strap fastening system for a disposable respirator providing improved donning - A disposable respirator comprising a strap fastening system that facilitates ease of donning and comfort during wear is disclosed. More specifically, the respirator includes a pull-strap fastening component and a strap configuration that provides a tight seal over the mouth and nose of the user, yet be easily donned and comfortable to wear. | 02-19-2009 |
20090055988 | Eyewear With Enhanced Fit - Eyewear having an enhanced fit which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may provide features which permit enhanced airflow and an enhanced fit to a user's face. Such features may include greater adjustability to provide greater comfort. Eyewear including an RFID tag which is activated to send or receive transmissions when the eyewear is unfolded and/or positioned in a position to be worn by a user. | 03-05-2009 |
20090077722 | Eyewear With Enhanced Air Flow And/Or Absorption Features - Eyewear having an enhanced air flow and/or absorption features which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may desirably provides features in design and/or function of the structure to enhance air flow and reduce moisture. Additional elements such as removable pads and/or cartridges may be used with the eyewear to enhanced airflow and reduce moisture adjacent a user's eyes and face as well. | 03-26-2009 |
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 |
20090173353 | Self-fitting device for location in an ear canal - Self-fitting device for location in ear canal and related method, including a bladder joined with a pump assembly via a valve assembly. The pump assembly transfers air to the bladder and achieves a predetermined pressure with the chamber regardless of ear canal size. The predetermined pressure may be achieved by reducing excess air pressure through the valve assembly. | 07-09-2009 |
20100110365 | Eyewear With Enhanced Fit - Eyewear having an enhanced fit which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may provide features which permit enhanced airflow and an enhanced fit to a user's face. Such features may include greater adjustability to provide greater comfort. Eyewear including an RFID tag which is activated to send or receive transmissions when the eyewear is unfolded and/or positioned in a position to be worn by a user. | 05-06-2010 |
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 |
20120281179 | Electro-Thermal Antifog Optical Devices - Devices including a coating layer formed of a transparent, conductive coating composition described. The coating layer may function as an active antifog coating for the prevention of water vapor condensation as droplets on a surface. The coating includes a conductive polymer and functionalized carbon nanostructures and may be crosslinked with a transition metal crosslinking agent. The composition may be coated on a surface used in a visualization application such as a face shield, glasses, safety glasses, goggles, oculars, etc., to prevent fogging on the surface. | 11-08-2012 |