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Face protector

US10736782B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
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20Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 31, 2014
Grant dateAug 11, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 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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