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Pollen protection device

US4784131A · kind A · utility

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13References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 17, 1986
Grant dateNov 15, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 17, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F9/029
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A pollen protection device comprising a holder and an elastic band for retaining the holder on the face of the user so as to enclose the eyes and nose. The holder is comprised of upper and lower flange walls in which are mounted filter members having a mesh size to pass air but not pollen, with additional filters being positioned between the walls at the sides thereof. Also mounted between the flange walls at the front is a viewing lens. A protective cloth impermeable to pollen can be secured to the lower flange wall and extends downwardly over the mouth and around the neck of the user to permit inhalation through the mouth.

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