Head unit for a medical/surgical personal protection system with a head band and a ventilation unit that is adjustably position relative to the head band
US7735156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62B18/045
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A personal protection system for providing a sterile barrier around medical/surgical personnel. The system includes a head unit over which a hood or a toga suspended. Internal to the head unit is a ventilation fan, a light for illuminating the surgical field and communications system for communicating with others. The head unit includes a head band. The ventilation fan is adjustably mounted to the head band so it can be positioned at a location to minimize the strain imposed on the wearer.
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