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Respirator having an integrated oronasal mask

US10166417B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2015
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62B23/02
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A respirator comprising an outer mask in which is defined a main volume and an oronasal mask located within the outer mask and defining a secondary volume. Air for breathing enters the mask via a one-way valve and filter. Exhaled air exits the mask via an exhale conduit fitted with an exhale valve. A conduit is provided for the passage of air from the outer mask to the oronasal mask. The conduit is fitted with a one-way valve and a filter. The filter is such as to filter either particular or vapor challenges, or a mixture of these, as required.

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