EP4138600A1 - Système de protection contre les éléments/agents nocifs/dangereux pour le corps humain présents dans l'air, et de détection de ceux-ci - Google Patents

Système de protection contre les éléments/agents nocifs/dangereux pour le corps humain présents dans l'air, et de détection de ceux-ci

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EP4138600A1
EP4138600A1 EP21734532.1A EP21734532A EP4138600A1 EP 4138600 A1 EP4138600 A1 EP 4138600A1 EP 21734532 A EP21734532 A EP 21734532A EP 4138600 A1 EP4138600 A1 EP 4138600A1
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hazardous
elements
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Nicola PASCULLI
Antonio Manna
Umberto LECCI
Antonio Tafuto
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L9/00—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
    • A61L9/16—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using physical phenomena
    • A61L9/18—Radiation
    • A61L9/20—Ultraviolet radiation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B23/00—Filters for breathing-protection purposes
    • A62B23/02—Filters for breathing-protection purposes for respirators
    • A62B23/025—Filters for breathing-protection purposes for respirators the filter having substantially the shape of a mask
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B9/00—Component parts for respiratory or breathing apparatus
    • A62B9/006—Indicators or warning devices, e.g. of low pressure, contamination
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2209/00—Aspects relating to disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
    • A61L2209/10—Apparatus features
    • A61L2209/11—Apparatus for controlling air treatment
    • A61L2209/111—Sensor means, e.g. motion, brightness, scent, contaminant sensors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2209/00—Aspects relating to disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
    • A61L2209/10—Apparatus features
    • A61L2209/14—Filtering means

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  • the present invention concerns, in general, the protection against, and detection of, elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air.
  • the present invention relates to a system for protecting against, and detecting, elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air, such as:
  • pathogens i.e. microorganisms that cause or have the capacity to cause, or are responsible for the onset of, a disease in the human body, such as viruses, coronaviruses, viroids, germs, bacteria, mycetes (i.e. fungi), moulds, protozoa, prions, etc.;
  • PPE wearable personal protective equipment
  • a PPE of the aforesaid type is typically designed to be worn on the head, in particular on the face, of a person to cover and thereby protect the area of the nose, mouth and chin, may be made of different materials and may also comprise inhalation/exhalation valves.
  • the European standard EN 149 defines three classes of filtering, respiratory-protection masks (known as FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3, where the acronym FFP stands for "Filtering FacePiece”) depending on the filtration efficiency.
  • Said filtering, respiratory-protection masks are generally disposable or, in any case, diminish or even lose their effectiveness after a certain number of hours/times of wearing them.
  • Table 1 summarizes the main characteristics of the most common mask-type respiratory protective equipment (in this regard, reference can also be made to "Personal protective equipment for use in a filovirus disease outbreak - Rapid advice guideline", World Health Organization, at the link: https ://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/251426/978
  • KR20200020747A which describes an individual hygienic mask that is designed to be worn by a user (particularly on the face of the user) and comprises:
  • an ultraviolet light source in particular of the LED type, which acronym stands for “Light Emitting Diode” emitting ultraviolet light, in particular with a wavelength ranging between 200 nm and 400 nm, into the air passage to sterilise the breathing air; and • power supply means (e.g. a battery or a battery coupled to a solar panel) to power the ultraviolet light source.
  • LED type which acronym stands for “Light Emitting Diode”
  • power supply means e.g. a battery or a battery coupled to a solar panel
  • the Applicant felt the need to conduct a very thorough research in order to try to develop an innovative individual protection system, in particular a respiratory protection system, effective against elements/agents present in the air that are harmful/hazardous to the human body (such as, for example, pathogens, elements/agents/substances that are polluting, harmful, toxic or hazardous to the human body, or the like), thus achieving the present invention.
  • a respiratory protection system effective against elements/agents present in the air that are harmful/hazardous to the human body (such as, for example, pathogens, elements/agents/substances that are polluting, harmful, toxic or hazardous to the human body, or the like), thus achieving the present invention.
  • a first object of the present invention is to provide an individual protection system, in particular a respiratory protection system, which is capable of overcoming the limitations and disadvantages of known types of respiratory protection equipment/systems and which is much more effective and efficient than the latter.
  • a second object of the present invention is to provide an individual protection system capable of providing, in addition to the respiratory protection function, additional functionalities that are not currently provided by any known type of respiratory protection equipment /system.
  • the system for protecting against, and detecting, elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air comprises a mask-type personal protective equipment (PPE) configured to be worn by a user so as to cover at least the user's nose and mouth.
  • PPE personal protective equipment
  • the mask-type PPE comprises: • an outer casing;
  • filtering means housed within the outer casing and configured to filter out one or more elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air passing through said air passage(s);
  • ultraviolet illumination means housed within the outer casing and configured to perform a sanitising and/or sterilising function of the filtering means and of the air passing through said air passage(s) by ultraviolet illumination of said filtering means and of the air passing through said air passage(s);
  • system for protecting against, and detecting, elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air comprises also electronic processing and communication means configured to:
  • Figures 1-3 schematically show a system for protecting against, and detecting, elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 4 is an exploded view, with parts removed for clarity's sake and parts schematically drawn, of a mask-type personal protective equipment (PPE) of the system shown in Figures 1-3; and
  • PPE personal protective equipment
  • Figure 5 schematically shows a group of sensors and devices housed in the mask-type PPE shown in Figures 1, 2 and 4.
  • the present invention concerns a system for protecting against, and detecting, elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air, such as:
  • pathogens i.e. microorganisms that cause or have the capacity to cause, or are responsible for the onset of, a disease in the human body, such as viruses, coronaviruses, viroids, germs, bacteria, mycetes (i.e. fungi), moulds, protozoa, prions, etc;
  • the system for protecting against, and detecting, elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air includes a mask-type personal protective equipment (PPE) that is wearable by a user on the face (i.e., it is designed to be worn by a user on the face of the latter) to cover and, thereby, protect the area of the nose, mouth and chin of the user and comprising:
  • PPE personal protective equipment
  • filtering means housed within the outer casing and configured to filter out one or more elements/agents harmful /hazardous to the human body present in the air passing through said air passage(s) (i.e., in the air inhaled and/or exhaled by the user), wherein said filtering means preferably include at least one HEPA (acronym for "High Efficiency Particulate Air filter") type filter, more preferably of HEPA H14 type (i.e., with a filtration efficiency greater than 99.995%);
  • HEPA acronym for "High Efficiency Particulate Air filter”
  • ultraviolet illumination means housed within the outer casing and configured to perform a sanitising and/or sterilising function of the filtering means and of the air passing through said air passage(s) (i.e., the air inhaled and/or exhaled by the user) by ultraviolet illumination of said filtering means and of the air passing through said air passage (s), wherein said ultraviolet illumination means preferably include one or more light emitting diodes (i.e., LEDs) that is/are configured to emit ultraviolet (UV) light, conveniently in the UV-C band (i.e., with wavelengths ranging between 100 nm and 280 nm); and • means for detecting harmful/hazardous elements/agents housed within the outer casing and configured to detect one or more elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air passing through the air passage(s) (i.e., in the air inhaled and/or exhaled by the user).
  • said ultraviolet illumination means preferably include one or more light emitting diodes (
  • system for protecting against, and detecting, elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air also includes electronic processing and communication means configured to:
  • the electronic processing and communication means comprise an electronic processing and communication device and an electronic control, processing and communication unit, wherein said electronic control, processing and communication unit is:
  • Said electronic processing and communication device is external to the, i.e., separate from the, mask-type PPE (e.g., it is conveniently implemented by means of a smartphone, smartwatch, tablet, laptop, desktop computer, etc.) and is configured to:
  • IP Internet Protocol
  • GSM Global System for Mobile communications
  • GPRS Global System for Mobile communications
  • UMTS High Speed Packet Access
  • HSPA High Speed Packet Access
  • LTE Long Term Evolution
  • 4.5G 4.5G
  • 5G, etc. and/or one or more local, home, business, public, private networks, etc.).
  • the electronic processing and communication means are fully integrated into the mask-type PPE (conveniently within the outer casing).
  • the system for protecting against, and detecting, elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human organism present in the air also includes proximity detection means (e.g. implemented by means of one or more proximity sensors based, for example, on RSSI technology (acronym for "Received Signal Strength Indicator”) Bluetooth) configured to perform a proximity detection function of other persons, more preferably other users also equipped with said system for protecting against, and detecting, elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air.
  • proximity detection means e.g. implemented by means of one or more proximity sensors based, for example, on RSSI technology (acronym for "Received Signal Strength Indicator") Bluetooth) configured to perform a proximity detection function of other persons, more preferably other users also equipped with said system for protecting against, and detecting, elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air.
  • Said proximity detection means may be conveniently integrated into the mask-type PPE (preferably within the outer casing) either in the case of the aforesaid preferred embodiment of the present invention, or in the case of the aforesaid alternative embodiment of the present invention, or into the electronic processing and communication device in the case of said preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the proximity detection means are integrated into the mask-type PPE, the electronic control, processing and communication unit according to the aforesaid preferred embodiment of the present invention, or the processing and communication means fully integrated into the mask-type PPE according to the aforesaid alternative embodiment of the present invention, is/are conveniently:
  • said electronic processing and communication device being, in turn, configured to transmit the tracking data to remote devices/systems in a wired or wireless mode
  • IP Internet Protocol
  • GSM Global System for Mobile communications
  • GPRS Global System for Mobile communications
  • UMTS Universal Mobile Communications
  • HSPA High Speed Packet Access
  • LTE Long Term Evolution
  • 5G Fifth Generation
  • the proximity detection means are integrated into the electronic processing and communication device, the latter is configured to:
  • IP Internet Protocol
  • remote devices/systems in a wired or wireless mode (e.g., via one or more Internet Protocol (IP) based networks, conveniently the Internet network, and/or via one or more cellular telephone networks (e.g., GSM, GPRS, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 4.5G, 5G, etc.) and/or one or more local, home, business, public, private networks, etc.).
  • IP Internet Protocol
  • the mask-type PPE also comprises a battery that is:
  • Figures 1-3 schematically show an example (by no means limiting, let alone binding) of a system for protecting against, and detecting, elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air according to the aforesaid preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein:
  • Figures 1 and 2 are, respectively, a front view and a perspective view of a mask-type PPE 1 of the aforesaid type (i.e. having the technical characteristics described above in relation to the present invention) worn by a user 3 (in particular on the face of the user 3 so as to cover the area of the nose, mouth and chin); while
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of an electronic processing and communication device 2 of the aforesaid type (i.e. having the technical characteristics described above in relation to the aforesaid preferred embodiment of the present invention) implemented by means of a smartphone carried/used by the user 3.
  • Figure 4 is an exploded view, with portions removed for clarity's sake and portions schematized, of the mask-type PPE 1.
  • the mask-type PPE 1 includes an outer casing comprising a front and lower cover structure 11 and a mask body 12 which can be hooked in a removable manner.
  • a plurality of slots 13 are made on the sides of the front and lower cover structure 11 (in particular on the sides of a front portion 11A of said front and lower cover structure 11) and on the sides of the mask body 12 to allow the passage of air for inhalation and exhalation of the user 3.
  • an opening 14 is made on the front and lower cover structure 11 (in particular on a lower portion 11B of said front and lower cover structure 11) to house a USB port 15.
  • the front portion 11A and the lower portion 11B of the front and lower cover structure 11 are shaped so as to define, respectively, a first inner housing volume 111A and a second inner housing volume 111B to respectively house:
  • a rechargeable battery 17 e.g. a lithium polymer battery - LiPo.
  • the group of sensors and devices 16, the rechargeable battery 17 and the USB port 15 are conveniently installed on a support structure 18 removably inserted between the front and lower cover structure 11 and the mask body 12.
  • the group of sensors and devices 16 is conveniently installed on a front portion 18A of the support structure 18 intended to be housed in the first inner housing volume 111A, while the rechargeable battery 17 is. conveniently installed on a lower portion 18B of the support structure 18 intended to be housed in the second inner housing volume 111B.
  • a HEPA-type filter preferably a HEPA H14 type, is removably inserted between the group of sensors and devices 16 and the mask body 12.
  • Figure 5 shows schematically (in particular by means of a functional block diagram) a high-level architecture of the group of sensors and devices 16 comprising:
  • ultraviolet illumination means 161 of the aforesaid type (i.e., having the technical characteristics described above in relation to the present invention);
  • proximity detection means 163 of the aforesaid type i.e., having the technical features described above in relation to the present invention
  • the present invention provides, in essence, for the insertion within, i.e. the coupling to, a respiratory protection mask of an intelligent system capable of sharing with the community and the competent authorities data relating to the quality and composition of the air in a given environment and at the same time protecting the individual against elements/agents harmful/hazardous to the human body present in the air (e.g., elements/agents/pollutants and pathogens) by conveying, filtering and sterilising the air entering, and exiting the mask by means of breathing.
  • the present invention includes two main parts: an intelligent active part and a passive part which mainly includes a respiratory protection mask with integrated filter which performs the function of protection against external agents.
  • the intelligent active part includes, in turn, two main parts: the part related to the sensors and devices with very low energy consumption integrated into the respiratory protection mask (i.e., the aforesaid group of sensors and devices 16) and an algorithmic and computational intelligence part integrated into an electronic device, preferably portable (e.g., smartphone, smartwatch, tablet, etc.), provided with sufficient processing resources and a graphical user interface.
  • the sensors and devices are integrated within a detachable section of the mask and by means of a microprocessor and radio frequency (RF) transceiver, e.g. based on Bluetooth technology, exchange data and commands towards the external electronic device which processes such raw data to provide complex high- level functions to the user.
  • RF radio frequency
  • the intelligent active part of the invention may conveniently evolve by using additional sensors /actuators/devices to implement new functions. Even without this intelligent active part, the passive part continues to provide, through the filter, the basic function of respiratory protection against external agents present in the air.
  • the sensors and devices integrated into the mask have as their primary objective the detection and transmission of data regarding the degree of contamination of the air with respect to volatile organic compounds (VOC) of various kinds and pathogenic microorganisms.
  • VOC volatile organic compounds
  • the use of ultraviolet illumination means makes it possible to increase the protection capacity of the filter placed within the mask by using, for example, one or more UV-C LEDs with a wavelength preferably centred at 265 nm (for which the germicidal and sanitising capacity is known and demonstrated).
  • the positioning of the LEDs is such as to avoid direct illumination of the skin of the face of the user wearing the mask.
  • the signals generated by the various sensors can be conveniently collected and digitized by a microprocessor and subsequently transmitted via RF signals (e.g., Bluetooth) to the computing section implemented (e.g., via a suitable dedicated software application - or, simply, app) on a portable electronic device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, etc.) that analyses and exhibits the results to the user, who can share such data with the community, as well as with the competent authorities (e.g., in Italy, with the Civil Protection in case of environmental emergencies) .
  • a portable electronic device e.g., smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, etc.
  • an integrated, rechargeable power supply part that can power the sensors and the devices integrated in the mask for a certain period (e.g., 2/3 hours).
  • the long-life mode of use can be conveniently ensured by the connection with a USB cable (e.g. micro USB type) to an external power supply device (e.g. power bank) or the portable electronic device itself, sharing the battery thereof.
  • Proximity detection means of preferably, means for detecting and measuring distance with respect to
  • other masks of the same type used by other individuals
  • the passive section of the mask is conveniently reusable many times after proper cleaning thereof by simply washing it with water and detergent, while the filter is the only disposable part of the device that needs periodical replacement.
  • the present invention concerns an intelligent system, i.e., a system capable of analysing raw data and providing aggregate information to the end user in the form of high-level functions.
  • an intelligent system i.e., a system capable of analysing raw data and providing aggregate information to the end user in the form of high-level functions.
  • the use of the mask and the protection filters are associated with a series of sensors and devices that provide raw data to intelligent processing means that are able to analyse, aggregate and above all share them.
  • the present invention makes it possible to provide the community with a tool that, in addition to providing protection against pathogens that can enter the human body through breathing, also performs constant monitoring of the quality of the air and shares the data collected with the competent authorities, providing a mapping of the territory that is updated in real time.
  • the various sensors and devices integrated in the mask are already used in the context of various household products for sanitising water and masks, such as the ultraviolet illumination of LJV-C LEDs (see KR20200020747A) or the air filtration systems, e.g., sensors in MOX technology (in this respect, reference can be made, for example, to WO 2005/015190 Al).
  • the present invention thanks to a suitable and innovative synergistic combination of technologies which are individually per se known, allows to reach an innovative intelligent system able to provide for the monitoring and sharing of data, as well as an extremely effective and efficient protection of the individual with respect to volatile elements/pollutants and pathogens.
  • the system according to the present invention has a modular and evolutionary architecture that can lead to the development of increasingly elaborated functions simply by introducing new sensors/actuators/devices within the mask.
  • devices e.g., transistors
  • CRISPR acronym for "Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats”
  • the device does not feature any particular technical difficulty as the technologies used to make it are well known and widely used (e.g., plastic injection moulding, construction of printed circuit boards and app design). Conveniently, the device meets stringent reliability and safety requirements:
  • fluorinated polymers such as PTFE and PVDF for the realization of the passive part that offer high resistance to UV-C rays, electrical insulation, chemical and atmospheric resistance to guarantee the structural integrity of the mask over time;
  • the system according to the present invention performs not only the function of individual protection, but allows to collect and share in real time, for example with the competent authorities, data and indications about the presence of potentially harmful conditions for the community, thus providing a very useful tool to prevent the spread of epidemics, or to undertake sanitisation actions in a given area.
  • the use of a device capable of processing the data generated by the sensors and of connecting to the internet makes it possible to maximize the knowledge on the quality of the air breathed and allows this information to be shared with a community of users and optionally the competent authorities.
  • the intelligent active part of the system mainly comprises:
  • the actuators, devices and sensors on the circuit offer the following capabilities:
  • VOCs volatile organic compounds
  • the mask can be conveniently made of plastic material, as well as shaped so as to easily and perfectly adapt to the human face, isolating the mouth and nose from the outside. Different geometric configurations with different sizes can also be provided to allow the mask to fit male, female and children/youth faces.
  • the passage of air is allowed through a series of openings/slots arranged on the sides of the mask.
  • the shape and the orientation of these openings/slots are such as to allow air to pass through and remain for a sufficient time for the sanitising action of the UV-C rays, while at the same time preventing the latter from coming out from the outer casing of the mask.
  • additional internal passages/structures may be conveniently provided in the mask to prevent ultraviolet light from travelling to the user's face.
  • the filter can be conveniently housed close to such internal passages/structures with a relative blocking grid so as to allow the passage of air, while placing an additional obstacle to the propagation of UV-C rays towards the user.
  • a HEPA H14-type filter is preferably used.
  • the choice of this type of filter was made by comparing the data relative to the protective efficacy of the filters contained in the conventional protection equipment and the HEPA-type filters which were found to have a higher degree of protection .
  • the HEPA filters belong to the category of the so-called “absolute filters”, where the term “absolute filter” is justified by the fact that HEPA filters have a high filtration efficiency.
  • the HEPA filters have a filtering efficiency ranging between 85% (H10) and
  • HEPA filters have a duration that cannot be quantified in a specific way, since much depends on the type of filter, but above all on the use that is made of it; furthermore, the great difference also depends on the maintenance of the filter; in fact, it should be regularly disassembled, cleaned and washed; these operations should be done strictly by hand, with delicate products, to avoid damaging the filtering capacity irreparably.
  • UVGI ultraviolet-C light source capable of activating a sterilisation method called UVGI (acronym for "Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation").
  • UVGI ultraviolet
  • this sterilisation method uses ultraviolet (UV) light at the UV-C wavelength, which by modifying the DNA or RNA of microorganisms prevents them from reproducing or being harmful. It is used in a variety of applications, for example for disinfection of food, water and air.
  • UVGI device creates a deadly effect on pathogenic microorganisms, viruses and moulds.
  • the UVGI devices used in conjunction with a filtration system allow hazardous microorganisms to be removed from these environments .
  • the Applicant has carried out experimental tests to verify the inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by means of a jig structured analogously to the air filtration part according to the present invention.
  • the inactivation percentage was tested by placing 4 drops in the corners of the filtering structure, in which 200 ⁇ of a viral suspension with a concentration equal to 19.5 viral particles/ ⁇ was deposited. The chamber was then closed and the UV-C LED was switched on for 30 seconds. 4 tests were performed by increasing the number of lit LEDs from test after test (i.e., 1 lit LED, 2 lit LEDs, 3 lit LEDs, 4 lit LEDs). Considering the case of the single lit LED, a result of 4 log of inactivation was obtained on all 4 drops. In the case of 2 or more lit LEDs, a 100% inactivation percentage was achieved.
  • the system according to the present invention allows to obtain a multiplicity of advantages thanks to the sophisticated constructive philosophy which makes it a tool of sure value and very high reliability.
  • This tool is useful in all operating contexts, whether in the medical-hospital setting, or workplaces that require the simultaneous and close presence of several persons, or in any case crowded places where the need to know the degree of contamination of the air being breathed is of fundamental importance.
  • Such monitoring information is conveniently processed via a dedicated app and can be conveniently shared in real time with all of the user's contacts, as well as with the competent authorities, e.g. by reporting the presence of contaminated areas thus significantly reducing the possibility of other persons accessing them.
  • a user who has to work in a contaminated environment e.g. in a hospital or on board a plane, train or ship
  • a highly effective protection tool at his disposal thanks to the use of UVGI technology, which further defends him against threats caused by particles having a diameter smaller than 0.3 ⁇ m (e.g. viruses and bacteria).
  • the mask can be sanitised after each use by immersing it in a soap and water solution (which requires simple operations of removal of the filter, battery and printed circuit board).
  • the ultraviolet light source that invests the filter, the latter will be constantly sanitised with a relative extension of its useful life.

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Système de protection contre les éléments/agents nocifs/dangereux pour le corps humain présents dans l'air, et de détection de ceux-ci, comprenant un équipement de protection individuelle (EPI) de type masque (1) conçu pour être porté par un utilisateur (3) de manière à recouvrir au moins le nez et la bouche de l'utilisateur (3); ledit EPI de type masque (1) comprenant : une coque extérieure (11, 12); un ou plusieurs passages d'air conçus pour permettre à l'utilisateur (3) d'inhaler de l'air en provenance de l'extérieur de la coque extérieure (11, 12) à travers ledit ou lesdits passages d'air et à expirer de l'air vers l'extérieur de ladite coque extérieure (11, 12) à travers ledit ou lesdits passages d'air; un moyen de filtration logé à l'intérieur de la coque extérieure (11, 12) et conçu pour filtrer un ou plusieurs éléments/agents nocifs/dangereux pour le corps humain présents dans l'air traversant ledit ou lesdits passages d'air; un moyen d'éclairage par ultraviolets (161) logé à l'intérieur de la coque extérieure (11, 12) et conçu pour assurer une fonction de désinfection et/ou de stérilisation du moyen de filtration et de l'air traversant ledit ou lesdits passages d'air par un éclairage ultraviolet dudit moyen de filtration et de l'air traversant ledit ou lesdits passages d'air; et un moyen de détection d'éléments/agents nocifs/dangereux (162) logé à l'intérieur de la coque extérieure (11, 12) et conçu pour détecter un ou plusieurs éléments/agents nocifs/dangereux pour le corps humain présents dans l'air traversant le ou les passages d'air. En outre, le système de protection contre les éléments/agents nocifs/dangereux présents dans l'air et de détection de ceux-ci comprend également un moyen électronique de traitement et de communication (2, 164) configuré pour : générer des données de surveillance associées à des éléments/agents nocifs/dangereux pour le corps humain détectés par le moyen de détection d'éléments/agents nocifs/dangereux (162) dans l'air traversant le ou les passages d'air; et transmettre les données de surveillance à des dispositifs/systèmes distants.
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