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Chemical cartridge for respirators

US4256698A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 25, 1980
Grant dateMar 17, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62B21/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A chemical cartridge for giving off oxygen for use in respirators, comprises, a container having an oxygen-liberating chemical therein, with a spark plug engaged in the chemical and developing heat and oxygen when started to ignite and aid in the combustion of the chemical. A container of a shape to extend around at least the sides and one end of the spark plug is filled with water and it has an opening which is closed by a plug. The plug is made so that it will open during the burning of the spark plug and supply water to the chemical.

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