Global Patent Index - EP 1086720 A2

EP 1086720 A2 20010328 - Facemask with adjustable visor

Title (en)

Facemask with adjustable visor

Title (de)

Gesichtsmaske mit verstellbarem Visier

Title (fr)

Masque facial avec visière réglable

Publication

EP 1086720 A2 20010328 (EN)

Application

EP 00308199 A 20000920

Priority

GB 9922457 A 19990922

Abstract (en)

A facemask or respirator incorporating breathing equipment comprising an outer body or shell (4) to enclose the wearer's nose and mouth with a flexible oro-nasal oxygen mask (3) mounted therein whose periphery makes a seal with the wearer's face. A visor (8) is mounted on the body in the line of sight of the wearer by a pivot mechanism (9) which allows the angular position of the visor (8) relative to the body (4) to be adjusted and retained in its selected position. The pivot mechanism (9) can also be mounted to be movable in a linear direction towards and away from the wearer's face. An NBC hood (30) can be attached to the visor (8). <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A62B 18/08

IPC 8 full level

A62B 18/08 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A62B 18/08 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1086720 A2 20010328; GB 2354450 A 20010328; GB 2354450 B 20030806; GB 9922457 D0 19991124

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 00308199 A 20000920; GB 9922457 A 19990922