GB2540445A

GB2540445A - Multi terrain variable air resistant filter

Info

Publication number: GB2540445A
Application number: GB1521598.1A
Authority: GB
Inventors: S Sommers Sammer
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-07-13
Filing date: 2015-12-08
Publication date: 2017-01-18
Also published as: WO2017009614A1; GB201521598D0

Abstract

A variable air resistant filter 100 (intended to filter any or a combination of air, dust, and sand), and a mask incorporating such a filter, comprises a first component 102 that is configured as a filter top and includes one or more air inlet apertures 104, a second component 106 that is configured as a main body of the air filter and detachably coupled with the first component and a third component 108 that is configured as a filter holder (for holding, for example a polyester material capable of filtration) and is detachably coupled with the third component. The first component may include an opening 110 in its centre which aligns with and is engaged with a protrusion 112 in the second component. The first component may also be constructed in two layers; a first (top) layer (114, Fig 2A) having one or more air inlet apertures and a second (bottom) layer (116, Fig 2A) for supporting the first layer.

Description

MULTI TERRAIN VARIABLE AIR RESISTANT FILTER

BACKGROUND

Field [0001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to the field of filtering. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to a variable air resistant filter that is configured to filter any or a combination of air, dust, and sand.

Description of the Related Art [0002] Most commonly oxygen supplementation is used in medicine. Oxygen supplementation can employ helium and oxygen gas mixtures. For example, helium oxygen mixtures may be used in refractory asthma (status asthmaticus) and stridor. However, oxygen supplementation involving the use of pure oxygen is routinely used in sports, typically after an individual has undergone substantial physical exertion during a competitive event to hasten recovery after stress, for example, by a football player after running a touchdown. Research has also been done in the use of hypoxic atmospheres in training environments. Likewise, some scuba diving techniques may involve the breathing of helium and oxygen in the diving gas mixtures to reduce nitrogen narcosis, oxygen toxicity, and to allow greater dive depths and shorter decompression times.

[0003] It is known that when the air is thinner, the body works harder, thereby increasing the ability to process oxygen. There is therefore a need in the art for an improved variable air resistant filter. There is also a need for a mask that that uses an improved variable air resistant filter to enhance air resistance.

[0004] The present invention aims to address the abovementioned aspects related to variable air resistance filter.

SUMMARY

[0005] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to the field of filtering. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to a variable air resistant filter that is configured to filter any or a combination of air, dust, and sand.

[0006] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to an air filter having a first component that is configured as a filter top, wherein the first component includes one or more air inlet apertures to vary the air flow and resistance thereto. The filter can further include a second component that is configured as a main body of the air filter, wherein the second component is detachably coupled with the first component. In addition, the filter can include a third component that is configured as a filter holder, wherein the second component is detachably coupled with the third component.

[0007] In an aspect, the first component enables placement of a polyester material therein to enable filtration, and wherein the first component comprises an opening in its center, and wherein the second component comprises a protrusion that is aligned with and engaged into the opening of the first component. In another aspect, the first component comprises a top layer and a bottom layer, wherein the top layer comprises the one or more air inlet apertures, and wherein the bottom layer supports the top layer and is configured to be detachably coupled with the second component.

[0008] In another aspect, the second component comprises at least one aperture at its bottom portion, wherein the at least one aperture of the second component enables air to follow between the second component and the third component. In yet another aspect, the third component enables placement of a polyester material therein to enable filtration.

[0009] Additional aspects of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learnt by practice of the invention. The aspects of the invention will be realized and attained by means of the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIGs. 1A and IB illustrate exemplary exploded/sectional views of the proposed air filter in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIGs. 2A to 2D illustrate the first/top component having one or more air inlet apertures in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 illustrates the second/middle component in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 illustrates the third/bottom component that comprises a filter layer of say polyester material to help filter air, sand, dust, among other particles that are present in the atmosphere.

[0016] FIG. 5 illustrates different configurations of the top component that can operatively be coupled with the second and third components in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6 illustrates another representation showing different configurations of the top component that can operatively be coupled with the second and third components in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0019] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).

[0020] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent exemplary/ conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention.

[0021] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to the field of filtering. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to a variable air resistant filter that is configured to filter any or a combination of air, dust, and sand.

[0022] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to an air filter having a first component that is configured as a filter top, wherein the first component includes one or more air inlet apertures to vary the air flow and resistance thereto. The filter can further include a second component that is configured as a main body of the air filter, wherein the second component is detachably coupled with the first component. In addition, the filter can include a third component that is configured as a filter holder, wherein the second component is detachably coupled with the third component.

[0023] In an aspect, the first component enables placement of a polyester material therein to enable filtration, and wherein the first component comprises an opening in its center, and wherein the second component comprises a protrusion that is aligned with and engaged into the opening of the first component. In another aspect, the first component comprises a top layer and a bottom layer, wherein the top layer comprises the one or more air inlet apertures, and wherein the bottom layer supports the top layer and is configured to be detachably coupled with the second component.

[0024] In another aspect, the second component comprises at least one aperture at its bottom portion, wherein the at least one aperture of the second component enables air to follow between the second component and the third component. In yet another aspect, the third component enables placement of a polyester material therein to enable filtration.

[0025] FIGs. 1A and IB illustrate exemplary exploded/sectional views of the proposed air filter 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the filter 100 can include a first component 102 that is configured as a filter top, wherein the first component can include one or more air inlet apertures such as 104-1, 104-2, ..., 104-n, collectively referred to as apertures 104 hereinafter (such as 8 shown in FIG. 1) that enable varying air flow and resistance thereto depending on the number of apertures 104 in each first component 102. The filter 100 can further include a second component 106that is configured as a main body of the air filter 100, wherein the second component 106 is detachably coupled with the first componentl02. In addition, the filter 100 can include a third component 108 that is configured as a filter holder, wherein the second component 106 is detachably coupled with the third component 108.

[0026] In an aspect, the first component 102 enables placement of a polyester material therein to enable filtration, and wherein the first component 102 comprises an opening 110 in its center, and wherein the second component 106 comprises a protrusion 112 that is aligned with and engaged into the opening 110 of the first component 102. In another aspect, the first component 102 comprises a top layer 114 and a bottom layer 116, wherein the top layer 114 comprises the one or more air inlet apertures 104, and wherein the bottom layer 116 supports the top layer 114 and is configured to be detachably coupled with the second component 106.

[0027] In another aspect, the second component 106 comprises at least one aperture (302 of FIG. 3) at its bottom portion, wherein the at least one aperture of the second component 106 enables air to follow between the second component 106 and the third component 108. In yet another aspect, the third component 108 enables placement of a polyester material therein to enable filtration.

[0028] FIGs. 2A to 2D illustrate the first/top component 102 having one or more air inlet apertures 104 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As can be seen, the top layer 114 of FIG. 2A has one aperture, whereas layer 114 of FIG. 2B has two apertures, and FIG. 2C has four apertures, whereas FIG. 2D has eight apertures. Any first component 102 can be selected the available configurations and used alongwith the operatively detachable second component 106, wherein such apertures enable change in air flow and pattern/direction thereof. The first/top component 102 further includes an opening 110 that fits in with the protrusion 112 of the second component 106. In another aspect, the first component 102 can also accommodate a layer of polyester material to help filter air, sand, dust, among other particles that are present in the atmosphere.

[0029] FIG. 3 illustrates the second/middle component 106 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The second/middle component 106 can include a protrusion 112 that engages with the opening of the first component 102. FIG. 4 illustrates the third/bottom component 108 that comprises a filter layer of say polyester material to help filter air, sand, dust, among other particles that are present in the atmosphere. In an aspect, the filter placement in the first 102 and third 108 components enables increase in air resistance by at least 25%, making it higher in altitude at roughly 24000 ft.

[0030] FIG. 5 illustrates different configurations 500 of the top component 102 that can operatively be coupled with the second 106 and third 108 components in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the second 106 and third 108 components can be coupled with each other, post which any of the shown four first/top components 102 can be configured on top of the second component 106, wherein each of the four first/top components 102 can include one or more apertures 104.

[0031] FIG. 6 illustrates another representation 600 showing different configurations of the top component 102 that can operatively be coupled with the second 106 and third 108 components in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the second 106 and third 108 components can be coupled with each other, post which any of the shown four first/top components 102 can be configured on top of the second component 106, wherein each of the four first/top components 102 can include one or more air inlet apertures 104.

[0032] According to one embodiment, the proposed filter construction 100 can be configured in a mask or face piece that can be made of any or a combination of rubber, pliable plastic or material of like flexible properties and is generally seamless. In an aspect, it may not be necessary that the face piece covers the entire face of a user and maintains continual conforming contact against the user's forehead and under the user's chin, the mask may service its intended novel function in any design which covers the user's nostrils and mouth, to provide a substantially airtight perimeter seal while inhaling.

[0033] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim.

[0034] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent, however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the present invention maybe practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0035] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reading and understanding the above description. The scope of the invention should therefore be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. An air filter comprising: a first component that is configured as a filter top, wherein the first component comprises one or more air inlet apertures; a second component that is configured as a main body of the air filter, wherein the second component is detachably coupled with the first component; and a third component that is configured as a filter holder, wherein the second component is detachably coupled with the third component.

2. The air filter of claim 1, wherein the first component enables placement of a polyester material therein to enable filtration.

3. The air filter of claim 1, wherein the first component comprises an opening in its center, and wherein the second component comprises a protrusion that is aligned with and engaged into the opening of the first component.

4. The air filter of claim 1, wherein the first component comprises a top layer and a bottom layer, wherein the top layer comprises said one or more air inlet apertures, and wherein the bottom layer supports the top layer and is configured to be detachably coupled with the second component.

5. The air filter of claim 1, wherein the second component comprises at least one aperture at its bottom portion, wherein the at least one aperture of the second component enables air to follow between the second component and the third component.

6. The air filter of claim 1, wherein the third component enables placement of a polyester material therein to enable filtration.

7. A mask comprising an air filter, wherein the filter comprises: a first component that is configured as a filter top, wherein the first component comprises one or more air inlet apertures; a second component that is configured as a main body of the air filter, wherein the second component is detachably coupled with the first component; and a third component that is configured as a filter holder, wherein the second component is detachably coupled with the third component.

8. The mask of claim 7, wherein the first and the third components enable placement of a polyester material therein to enable filtration.