Mask and method
US-2024407484-A1 · Dec 12, 2024 · US
Expandable face mask with reinforcing netting
US9012013B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9012013-B2 |
| Application number | US-33809108-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | Dec 18, 2008 |
| Publication date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
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Herein are disclosed face masks that are provided in a generally flat configuration and are capable of being expanded to a cup-shaped configuration. Such masks comprise at least one porous layer that comprises at least one pleat and that is capable of being expanded by at least partially unfolding the at least one pleat. The mask further comprises reinforcing netting laminated to the outer surface of the porous layer.
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What is claimed is: 1. A flat-folded, pleated face mask that is expandable into a cup shape for fitting over the mouth and nose of a person, comprising: a porous layer comprising at least a first major surface that faces generally outward when the mask is expanded into a cup shape and that comprises reinforcing netting that is laminated to at least a portion of the first major surface of the porous layer so as to comprise the outermost, convex surface of the expanded mask, wherei…
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Cross-Sectional Technologies · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9012013B2 cover?
- Herein are disclosed face masks that are provided in a generally flat configuration and are capable of being expanded to a cup-shaped configuration. Such masks comprise at least one porous layer that comprises at least one pleat and that is capable of being expanded by at least partially unfolding the at least one pleat. The mask further comprises reinforcing netting laminated to the outer surf…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Duffy Dean R, 3M Innovative Properties Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A62B18/025. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 21 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).