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Automatically adjustable cushion of respiratory mask for better fit

An automatic adjustment, mask technology, applied in the direction of breathing masks, breathing masks, breathing protective containers, etc., can solve the problems of general mask difficulty

Active Publication Date: 2014-06-25
HONEYWELL INT INC
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However, it can be difficult for a generic mask to fit a specific user properly because (among the broad population / demographics of potential users) there can be a wide range of facial anthropometric ( For example, face size and facial contour)

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[0021] The following brief definitions of terms will apply throughout the application:

[0022] The terms "tight fit" or "tightly fit" and the like mean providing a substantially airtight fit between the respirator mask and the user's face;

[0023] The term "comprising" means including but not limited to, and should be construed in the way it is commonly used in the context of patents;

[0024] The phrases "in one embodiment," "according to an embodiment," etc. generally mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase can be included in at least one embodiment of the invention, and can be included in this in more than one embodiment of the invention (importantly, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment);

[0025] If the specification describes something as "exemplary" or "example," it should be understood to mean a non-exclusive example;

[0026] The terms "about" or "approximately", etc., when used with a quantity, may...

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Abstract

Disclosed embodiments may relate to a respirator mask (10) with an automatically adjustable cushion (20) about its periphery (18). In some embodiments, the cushion (20) is fluid-filled so that it conforms readily to the user's face. The conformability of the cushion (20) tends to allow the cushion (20) to fill in the gaps between the mask body (10) and the user's face, providing s snug fit for the specific facial contours of particular user and allowing the mask (10) to be used across a wide demographic of users.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] Not applicable. [0003] Statement Regarding Federally Sponsored Research or Development [0004] Not applicable. [0005] Reference to Microfiche Annex [0006] Not applicable. technical field [0007] Embodiments relate generally to respirator masks, and more particularly to pads around the outer edge of the body of the respirator mask to provide a snug fit. Background technique [0008] Respiratory masks are often designed to enclose a portion of the user's face, eg, the user's mouth, the user's nose, or both. However, it can be difficult for a generic mask to fit a specific user properly because (among the broad population / demographics of potential users) there can be a wide range of facial anthropometric ( For example, face size and facial contour). After all, fit depends on a good match between facial anthropometric measurements and breathing mask dimensions (the size and shape of the mask). Accordingly, ...

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IPC IPC(8): A61M16/06A62B9/06A62B18/02
CPCA62B18/025A62B18/08
Inventor J.熊金朝霞E.Y.张J.郑
Owner HONEYWELL INT INC