PPE with rotating assembly providing multiple face covers
US11065480B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62B17/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A personal protective device (PPE), which can include a face cover assembly and a bodysuit configured to be worn by a human user. The device protects users against airborne aerosol particles containing viruses or other infectious agents while enabling improved flexibility relative to prior art designs. The device includes a helmet-like” rotating face cover assembly that fits over the user's head and attaches to a collar on the biohazard bodysuit. This rotating face cover assembly has a plurality of different mask sides, each with differing geometries or other properties. The device enables a user to can rotate the cover and select a given mask side that best meets that user's needs. The different mask sides can accommodate different facial geometries, eyewear types, and use cases.
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