Respirator filter interface
US10105556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62B23/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A respirator filter connection mechanism with a first attachment element, the first attachment element associated with a respirator mask. The mechanism has a second attachment element which is associated with a filter. It also has openings provided through the first and second attachment elements and configured to be aligned with an inlet or discharge port of the mask and an inlet or discharge port of the filter. One of the first and second attachment elements includes a spring element located proximate to a corresponding opening, while another the first and second attachment elements includes an attachment shelf located proximate to a corresponding opening. The spring element is configured to be linearly advanced into initial engagement with the attachment shelf until the spring element and attachment shelf couple to one another in an intermediate loaded position. The attachment shelf has a cam feature that slidably engages the spring element and pulls the spring element from the intermediate loaded position into a locked and sealed position as at least one of the attachment shelf and spring element is rotated relative to the other of the attachment shelf and spring element.
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