Patent ID: 6609516
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: A41D,A62B

Abstract:
A smoke mask which comprises:a mask structure comprising a generally planar breathing filter sized to cover the nose and mouth of a user, and a transparent eye shield in attachment with the breathing filter, the mask structure having a peripheral edge surrounding both the breathing filter and the eye shield, the breathing filter having a filter efficiency of at least about 95%, wherein the breathing filter removes at least about 95% of charge neutralized particles having an approximate size of 0.3 micrometers from air flowing at a rate in a range of about 81 liters per minute to about 89 liters per minute, with a total filter load of at least about 200 milligrams of the particles; pressure sensitive adhesive on the peripheral edge of the mask structure on one surface thereof for securing the mask structure to the face of the user covering the mouth, nose and eyes of the user in a substantially airtight manner; and a release sheet covering the adhesive, wherein the adhesive is exposed upon removal of the release sheet.