Hypoxic Mask with Adjustable Supplemental Air Intake

Abstract

A breathing system that supplies air containing reduced oxygen levels includes a mask, a housing, a valve or other air flow restrictor, and one or more sensors that detect the amount of oxygen present in the system. A user breathes into the mask, after which the air is moved into the housing, and subsequently through an expandable reservoir after which the air can be re-breathed by the user. One or more sensors may be mounted to the user as well as contained within the housing. In the event that the amount of oxygen in the system's recirculated air falls below a predetermined level, the valve may be opened to allow ambient air containing higher levels of oxygen to enter the system. The system may contain a carbon dioxide scrub medium, as well as other filters to maintain desired characteristic of the air within the system.

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