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Flat-folded personal respiratory protection devices and processes for preparing same

US8375950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 17, 2006
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41D13/1115
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A personal respiratory protection device that comprises a multilayer body including a stiffening layer, filter media layer(s) and inner or outer cover layer(s). The mask body includes a central portion between first and second portions, the central portion being defined by a fold, bond, weld, seam, or combination thereof and having a width of about 160 to 220 mm and a height of about 30 to 110 mm. The device is capable of being folded flat for storage with the first portion in at least partial face-to-face contact with a surface of the central portion and the second portion contacting a surface of the first portion. When unfolded for use the device is capable of forming a cup-shaped off the face air chamber over the nose and mouth of a wearer.

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