PPE with rotating assembly providing multiple face covers
US11612770B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D2500/30
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A personal protective device (PPE) including 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 rotate (either manually or by electric motor) the masks 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, such as operation in more hostile environments. Features to improve user comfort, including alternate bodysuit designs, moisture reduction, and cooling are disclosed.
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