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Molded respirator comprising meltblown fiber web with staple fibers

US7989372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2007
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/681
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A molded respirator and method of making are disclosed, wherein the molded respirator is made from a porous nonwoven web containing meltblown fibers and staple fibers. The meltblown fibers may be present as a bimodal mixture of microfibers and mesofibers, and comprise an intermingled mixture with staple fibers further intermingled therein. The molded respirator may also contain at least one secondary filtration layer.

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