AU7721898A - Apparatus and method for enhancing comfort and for fit testing of disposable face masks - Google Patents

Apparatus and method for enhancing comfort and for fit testing of disposable face masks

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Publication number
AU7721898A
AU7721898A AU77218/98A AU7721898A AU7721898A AU 7721898 A AU7721898 A AU 7721898A AU 77218/98 A AU77218/98 A AU 77218/98A AU 7721898 A AU7721898 A AU 7721898A AU 7721898 A AU7721898 A AU 7721898A
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Prior art keywords
face masks
disposable face
enhancing comfort
fit testing
testing
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Abandoned
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AU77218/98A
Inventor
Michael L. Bowen
Kevin K. Brunson
Joseph A. Rummler
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Tecnol Medical Products Inc
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Tecnol Medical Products Inc
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Publication of AU7721898A publication Critical patent/AU7721898A/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/11—Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres
    • A41D13/1107—Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres characterised by their shape
    • A41D13/1115—Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres characterised by their shape with a horizontal pleated pocket
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/11—Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres
    • A41D13/1107—Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres characterised by their shape
    • A41D13/1123—Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres characterised by their shape with a duckbill configuration

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Respiratory Apparatuses And Protective Means (AREA)
AU77218/98A 1997-06-04 1998-06-03 Apparatus and method for enhancing comfort and for fit testing of disposable face masks Abandoned AU7721898A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US86956497A 1997-06-04 1997-06-04
US08869564 1997-06-04
PCT/US1998/011418 WO1998054991A1 (en) 1997-06-04 1998-06-03 Apparatus and method for enhancing comfort and for fit testing of disposable face masks

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AU7721898A true AU7721898A (en) 1998-12-21

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WO (1) WO1998054991A1 (en)

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Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
MK6 Application lapsed section 142(2)(f)/reg. 8.3(3) - pct applic. not entering national phase