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Hard hat with filtered, battery-operated air flow system and method

US10653197B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2018
Grant dateMay 19, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62B18/04
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hard hat with air flow system includes a hard hat with an air flow passage for passing air through the hard hat and out exits ports at the front of the hat to provide a shield of air downward across the face of a user. The system includes an air filtration system, a blower assembly for drawing air through the air filter and pushing the filtered air into the air flow passage of the hard hat, and a power supply for powering the blower. The filtration system, blower assembly and power supply being supported on a harness such as a belt or backpack, external from the hard hat.

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