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Face shield system

US4986282A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 1987
Grant dateJan 22, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 9, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41D13/1184
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is herein described an improved anti-infection shield system designed for the protection of all health care workers from accidental exposure to body fluids from virus infected patients whereby an ultra-light face shield protects the eyes, nose and oral cavity from inadvertent splashing of patient blood or other body fluids, the shield being very light in weight, optically clear, and readily replaceable.

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