Global Patent Index - EP 0414956 A1

EP 0414956 A1 19910306 - Face mask.

Title (en)

Face mask.

Title (de)

Gesichtsmaske.

Title (fr)

Masque facial.

Publication

EP 0414956 A1 19910306 (EN)

Application

EP 89116217 A 19890901

Priority

JP 8586189 A 19890406

Abstract (en)

A face mask (10) which may be disposed after one use or reused which filters particulate matter and/or noxious or poisonous gases from inhaled air. The mask (10) has a shell (11) formed of polymeric closed cell foam which is air impervious, which has good flexibility and shape retention qualities, enabling a secure sealing against the face of the mask user. The mask shell (11) has one or more holes (12) through a central portion thereof and a filter (17) mounted to cover said holes (12). A one-way valve (16) is mounted through the wall of the mask shell (11) to provide an exhaust for exhaled air.

IPC 1-7

A62B 23/02

IPC 8 full level

A62B 18/02 (2006.01); A62B 23/02 (2006.01); A62B 23/04 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A62B 23/025 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[X] US 4856508 A 19890815 - TAYEBI AMAD [US]

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0414956 A1 19910306; DE 8915900 U1 19920227; JP H02268772 A 19901102

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 89116217 A 19890901; DE 8915900 U 19890901; JP 8586189 A 19890406