Protective hood with fan assembly

An adjustable protective system, comprising:

• a. a protective hood for surrounding corresponding areas of a wearer's head having at least front and rear portions, said protective hood defining a vent position on said rear portion;
• b. a transparent shield mounted to said front portion of said protective hood;
• c. a fan assembly having a fan, said fan assembly selectively attachable to said vent position to cause airflow within said protective hood;
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• d. a rear flap for either selectively sealing said vent position when said fan assembly is detached and for partially covering said fan when said fan assembly is attached to said protective hood.

A heat resistant protective system, comprising:

• a. a hood defining a cavity for receiving a wearer's head, said hood having at least front and rear portions, and said hood defining an opening in said rear portion;
• b. a transparent shield mounted to said front portion of said hood;
• c. a fan assembly detachably mounted to said hood proximal to said opening, wherein said fan assembly includes a fan;
• d. wherein said fan comprises a plurality of blades and a motor for rotating said plurality of blades in a path of movement so as to draw air into said hood;
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• e. wherein said fan assembly defines an intake pathway to direct said inward flow of air.

A heat resistant protective system, comprising:

• a. a heat resistant hood for surrounding corresponding areas of a wearer's head having at least front and rear portions, said heat resistant hood defines an opening in said rear portion;
• b. a transparent shield detachably mounted to said front portion of said heat resistant hood;
• c. a fan assembly mounted on said heat resistant hood proximal said opening, wherein said fan assembly includes a base and a fan;
• d. wherein said fan directs a flow of air in an inward direction through said opening;
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• e. a flap mounted to said rear portion, wherein said flap extends at least partially over said fan assembly and said opening and wherein said flap directs said flow of air.