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Molded head harness

US5394568A · kind A · utility

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14References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1993
Grant dateMar 7, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62B18/084
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An insert-molded head harness for use in securing a respirator mask to the face of a wearer, wherein the head harness comprises a web having a central portion and a peripheral portion extending at least partially around the central portion, and a plurality of elastomeric fastening straps having first and second ends, the first ends being integrally bonded to the peripheral portion of the web and the second ends being adapted to be used in securing a respirator mask to the face of a wearer. The head harness can include an elastomeric flange which comprises an elastomeric resin and embeds the peripheral portion of the web. The web preferably comprises a material selected from the group consisting of woven, knitted, and non-woven materials.

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