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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7845352 | Flexible CPAP mask A respiratory interface device includes a respiratory mask that interfaces with a face of a patient. The respiratory mask comprises a body portion that forms an enclosure around a nose of a patient and at least one set of headgear strap flanges. The body portion is ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7395554 | Mask for eyes A mask for eyes is disclosed to include a mask body, a support member formed of an elastic material and fixedly fastened to the mask body at the back, the support member having a thin flap containing a natural mineral stone powder or blocks that emits negative ions,... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7278421 | Full face flexible oxygen mask for use with flight helmets The full face flexible oxygen mask for use with flight helmets includes an elastic face seal with an oronasal cone that seals around the nose and mouth of the wearer, and flexible sealing flaps along the perimeter of the face seal to adapt the face piece of the mask... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7261104 | Respirator facepieces The present invention provides an air-purifying respirator facepiece with a removable, one-piece filter element connector. It also has a removable component housing in the lens as well as a nosecup without inhalation valves that prevents fogging of the portion of th... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243649 | Anesthesia administration mask and eye shield An anesthesia delivery device can be coupled to a ventilation system. The device includes an inspiratory gas line having a machine end and a patient end. The machine end can be fluidly coupled to the ventilation system, and the patient end can be received within the... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7188946 | Eyewear Novel eyewear are disclosed which comprise a lens and a sealing frame. The lens is adapted to cover at least one of a user's eyes. The frame has an adhesive side and is disposed adjacent the perimeter of the lens. A first portion of the adhesive side is disposed at ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7152602 | Mask apparatus A face mask comprises a sealing collar (1) extending around the mouth with a shelf (4) extending under the nose supporting a gel insert (7) that makes sealing contact between the nostrils and a passage (6) through the shelf. A curved, rig... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7152599 | Nasal mask for delivering gas A nasal mask for delivering gas to a mammalian nasal passage includes a body portion including an inlet opening and an outlet opening as well as a facial contact portion having an opening in communication with the outlet opening and a shroud positioned over the faci... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7107990 | Portable face protector for protecting human being from poisonous gas and securing visibility Disclosed is a portable face protector for protecting a human being from poisonous gas and securing visibility, which can be used in an emergency such as a fire, etc. The face protector comprises a visibility securing member having a transparent window, for tightly ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7089931 | Respirators A respirator (1) having a plurality of internal masks (2, 3) within an external mask (4), the inner masks (2, 3) being linked by ducts (8, 9) so as to direct the inhaled air from the outside of the mask to the oronasal area via an ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7082947 | Face mask for use in pressurized drug delivery systems Face masks for use in pressurized drug delivery applications, such as aerosol drug delivery systems, and a method of reducing aerosol deposition in the region of the eyes are presented. The face masks according to the various embodiments disclosed herein contain fea... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077128 | Eye-wear articles for use with respiratory masks An eye-wear article (93) for use with a respiratory mask (1) comprises a flat piece of transparent polymeric material providing a visor portion. The flat piece of polymeric material has shaped portions in a lower edge that fit over respective selected ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7055521 | Ventilated mask for outdoor use A ventilated mask for outdoor use is provided having a face mask to protect the wearer against insects and flying debris. The mask covers the user's nose, mouth and cheek area, and has a removable visor to provide protection for the eyes as well. The use of a snap i... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7013891 | Respirators A respirator (1) comprises an inner, oronasal, mask (2) enclosed within an outer, face sealing, mask (3) so as to define a cavity (4) therewith, a screw-threaded air inlet (5) for conducting inhaling air to the interior of the inne... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6912727 | Head harness for night vision device A head harness for supporting a night vision device is provided. The head harness includes a frame assembly and padding coupled to the frame assembly. The padding is configured to contact at least one of a forehead and a cheek of the face of a user of the head harne... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6907878 | Protective hood with adjustable visor A flexible hood has an upper part and a lower part formed integrally with the upper part. A visor is carried by the upper part and a filter is mounted to the lower part on an external side. In a first configuration, the visor is positioned away from a user's face to... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6895965 | Customizable seal, mask with customizable seal and method of using such a seal A seal and a mask having a seal adapted for confronting engagement with a surface of a user to form an interface therewith. The seal includes a first portion defined by a gel substance and a second portion associated with the first portion. The second portion includ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6837240 | Display system upgrade for a full face mask A full face mask has a body frame having a continuous, closed sidewall extending and compliantly resting on bony contours around facial features of a wearer, and a lateral partition extending and resting on bony contours of a wearer's face from one side to another s... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6823868 | Travel mask A travel mask that fits over the nose and mouth area of a wearer's face for filtration of air, particularly recycled air in the travel compartment of a common carrier, the travel mask having a face shield that preferably includes an aroma patch that emits a pleasant... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6718981 | Dental mask A dental mask which has two separate chambers, one for inhalation and the other for exhalation. The two separate chambers being separated by an elasticized strip across the philtrum area. The mask is designed to be disposable, yet also have the ability to accept, fo... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6672307 | Quick-donining full face oxygen mask with inflatable harness and soft foldable lens A mask and harness system for use in providing breathing oxygen and protection from pollutants for the eyes and respiratory system as might be encountered in high altitude aviation environments. In one preferred embodiment, the mask system has a face seal... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6651661 | Ergonomic face mask An ergonomic face mask is provided for the administration of gas under a positive pressure to a patient. The face mask includes a cushion that provides a seal with the patient's face, and a dome connected to the cushion that receives a connection tube for... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6626178 | Full face mask with face seal and removable adaptors allowing full access to separate spaces A flexible full face mask to supply breathable air to humans when in environments where it is not possible to breathe, such as underwater masks, or in environments having toxic gases or similar toxic conditions. The mask includes a mask skirt in the form ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6609516 | Smoke escape mask A smoke mask includes a generally planar breathing filter sized to cover the nose and mouth of a user. The breathing filter may be either dry or moistened, and has a filter efficiency of at least about 95%, meaning that at least about 95% of charge neutra... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6588424 | Protective equipment with fast fixing head The invention concerns a protective breathing equipment comprising a respirator provided with a regulator designed to be connected to a source of breathing mixture under pressure and a harness having at least an extensible strap whereof the ends are conne... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6581602 | Nasal mask and mask cushion therefor A nasal cushion (30) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30) is affixed to a mask body. The membrane (34) has an aperture (38) into whi... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6561189 | Connecting part of a breathing mask A connecting part for a breathing mask with an eye-protecting lens has a connecting piece inserted in an opening of the eye protecting lens and supported on a rim at the opening. The connecting piece has a connecting cylinder with holding elements and rec... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6520177 | Device for providing protection against hypoxia, usable in a hostile environment The device has a face cover, a mouth-and-nose mask, and fasteners for holding the face cover on the face. The face cover is provided with a flexible gasket surrounding the eyes, a sea means at its periphery, and a closable coupling to a filtered gas feed.... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6453902 | Smoke escape mask A smoke mask includes a moistened generally planar breathing filter sized to cover the nose and mouth of a user. A transparent eye shield, which may be either a plastic film or goggles, is attached to the breathing filter. Pressure sensitive adhesive is l... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6443155 | Quick-donning full face oxygen mask with inflatable harness and soft foldable lens A mask and harness system for use in providing breathing oxygen and protection from pollutants for the eyes and respiratory system as might be encountered in high altitude aviation environments. In one preferred embodiment, the mask system has a face seal... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6397847 | Customizable seal, mask with customizable seal and method of using such a seal A seal and a mask having a seal adapted for confronting engagement with a surface of a user to form an interface therewith. The seal includes a first portion defined by a gel substance and a second portion associated with the first portion. The second por... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6371116 | Method and apparatus for pressurizing a protective hood enclosure with exhaled air An air-impermeable hood having first and second substantially airtight seals adapted to encircle a portion of a wearer's body below the head, typically the neck. Continuously exhaled air from the wearer of the hood is channeled between the first and secon... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6357441 | Nasal mask and mask cushion therefor A nasal cushion (30) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30) is affixed to a mask body. The membrane (34) has an aperture (38) into whi... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6216695 | Disposable surgical face mask with retractable eye shield A surgical mask adapted to cover the nose, mouth and eyes of the wearer is disclosed. A transparent lens component is positioned to cover the eyes of the user. A light-transmitting filter element being hingably connected to the upper edge of the transpare... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6102040 | Breathing mask The present invention provides different size breathing masks in which single size filtration shells are attached to a single size face contacting member at the same periphery. A single size face contacting member has one, or more than one size, inner bre... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6085748 | Quick donning goggles for use with breathing mask A face mask for covering the nose and mouth of the wearer for supplying breathing gas thereto and a pair of strapless goggles which are easily and quickly donnable. The goggles are detachably attachable to the face mask by a tongue-and-groove connection w... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6070580 | Quick-donning full face oxygen mask with inflatable harness and soft foldable lens A mask and harness system for use in providing breathing oxygen and protection from pollutants for the eyes and respiratory system as might be encountered in high altitude aviation environments. In one preferred embodiment, the mask system has a face seal... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5957132 | Quick-donning full face oxygen mask with inflatable harness and soft foldable lens A mask and harness system for use in providing breathing oxygen and protection from pollutants for the eyes and respiratory system as might be encountered in high altitude aviation environments. In one preferred embodiment, the mask system has a face seal... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5937445 | One-piece surgical mask and cap The one-piece surgical mask and cap includes a substantially planar blank with an eye opening formed therethrough. Straps are attached to the side edges of the blank for connecting the one-piece surgical mask and cap to the user. The upper portion of the ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5924420 | Full face respirator mask having integral connectors disposed in lens area A full face respirator mask (10) includes a face shield portion (12) with the seal (20) surrounding a lens portion (14). Inhalation ports (16) and an exhalation port (18) are formed at the lower portion of the lens (14). A center adapter (30) includes a n... | 07/20/1999 |
