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Protective mask communication devices and systems for use in hazardous environments

US6121881A · kind A · utility

118Cited by
46References
38Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 31, 1998
Grant dateSep 19, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2420/07
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Protective mask communication systems are provided for use in hazardous environments, e.g., firefighting and hazardous waste clean-up operations. The systems allow wearers of protective masks working in a hazardous area to readily communicate both with each other and with personnel and automated systems outside of the area. Preferred systems provide short range radio communication between mask wearers.

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