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Facemask with filtering closure

US8091551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2003
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/699
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided a protective media and a method of manufacturing the same. In one aspect, the protective media includes a porous dielectric carrier, an active agent incorporated in the porous dielectric carrier, and an electrostatic charge across at least a portion of the porous dielectric carrier. This innovative media is capable of eradicating microorganisms and/or toxins more efficiently than prior art solutions and can also self sterilize.

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