VENT AND STRAP FASTENING SYSTEM FOR A DISPOSABLE RESPIRATOR PROVIDING IMPROVED DONNING

A disposable respirator comprising a strap fastening system that facilitates ease of donning and comfort during wear is disclosed. More specifically, the respirator comprises a fastening system including a pull-strap fastening component and a fastening component that are configured to provide a tigh...

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Main Authors GEHLING, STEVEN C, WELCHEL, DEBRA N, BELTZ, ANDREW J, KISH, TERI, STEINDORF, ERIC C, MCCOY, THERESA MICHELLE
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 19.02.2009
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ACCESSORIES
BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY
DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROMTHE BODY
DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
FIRE-FIGHTING
HABERDASHERY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
JEWELLERY
LIFE-SAVING
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
OUTERWEAR
PROTECTIVE GARMENTS
WEARING APPAREL
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Summary:A disposable respirator comprising a strap fastening system that facilitates ease of donning and comfort during wear is disclosed. More specifically, the respirator comprises a fastening system including a pull-strap fastening component and a fastening component that are configured to provide a tight seal over the mouth and nose of the user, yet be easily donned and comfortable to wear. Additionally, the respirator includes fastening components that comprise exhalation vents that direct exhaled air, at least in part, away from a user's eyes.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA20082696356