Face protector
US10736782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A face protector for protecting a worker's eyes and face comprises an auto-darkening filter unit which in turn comprises a filter pane or ADF pane and an electronics unit driving the ADF pane, the electronics unit being configured to switch the ADF pane automatically from a transparent state to a darkened state. A hard shell unit comprises a shell carrying an ADF unit with the ADF and being shaped to protect a wearer's face, the shell being manufactured of a plastic material. A soft shell unit comprises a cap for protecting the crown of the wearer's head and a neck protector for protecting the wearer's neck, the soft shell unit being made of a combination of flexible fabric with support elements.
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