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Crush resistant filtering face mask

US6923182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 18, 2002
Grant dateAug 2, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41D13/1146
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A filtering face mask that includes a mask body that is adapted to fit over the nose and mouth of a person and a harness that is attached to the mask body. The mask body comprises i) a first shaping layer that has been molded; ii) a second shaping layer that has been molded; iii) a filtration layer that is disposed between the first and second shaping layers; iv) a first adhesive layer that adheres the first shaping layer to the filtration layer; and v) a second adhesive layer that adheres the second shaping layer to the filtration layer.

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