Facemask with facial seal and seal test device
AssigneeOcto Safety Devices, LLC
InventorSteve Waterford
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Abstract
A facemask configured to be used by multiple sized/shaped heads can include a primary, a secondary and a tertiary seal. In some embodiments, the primary seal is contact with the nose and cheek regions; the secondary seal is in contact with the chin region; and the tertiary seal is in contact with the cheek and chin regions. In some embodiments, the tertiary seal extends inwardly and outwardly when applied to the face. In some embodiments, the mask includes test scissors.
Claims20
A seal test scissor assembly comprising:
- a first scissor frame;
- and
- a second scissor frame,
- wherein said seal test scissor assembly is configured to be used with a facial mask, and
- wherein at least a part of said first scissor frame and at least a part of said second scissor frame is configured to cover and seal an at least one vent on said facial mask.
A seal test scissor assembly comprising:
- a first scissor frame;
- and
- a second scissor frame,
- wherein said seal test scissor assembly is configured to be used with a facial mask,
- wherein said first scissor frame has a first top portion and a first bottom portion separated by a fulcrum point,
- wherein said second scissor frame has a second top portion and a second bottom portion separated by said fulcrum point, and
- wherein said first top portion has a sealing section made of a sealing material.
A method of using a seal test scissor assembly to test a facial mask for a proper seal on a user comprising:
- positioning said seal test scissor assembly such that at least a part of a first scissor frame of said seal test scissor assembly and at least a part of a second scissor frame of said seal test scissor assembly covers and seals an at least one vent on said facial mask;
- having a user attempt to inhale;
- and
- observing whether said proper seal has been formed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.