Personal protective system tool communication adapter
US9956118B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C17/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tool communication adapter system is provided. One exemplary system described herein includes a tool communication adapter having an adapter body including first and second mechanical attachment ends, a first electrical connector proximate the first mechanical attachment end and a second electrical connector proximate the second mechanical attachment end, a first supply channel having an opening extending through the body between the first and second mechanical attachment ends, and including a first supply channel connector at the first attachment end and a second supply channel connector at the second mechanical attachment end, and a control unit in communication with the first and second electrical connectors. The control unit is configured to provide a filter command signal to a protective filter in response to a signal received at the first electrical connector. An exemplary tool communication adapter thus allows communication between a tool and personal protective equipment.
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