Patent ID: 9067086
Filing Date: 2015-06-30
Classification: A61M,A62B,A63B

Abstract:
1. A wearable training mask providing variable inhalation resistance settings, comprising: a depth defining and air impermeable body having an exterior surface and an interior surface exhibiting a perimeter extending seal such that said body is adapted to overlay a wearer's mouth and nose; a plurality of air admittance valve subassemblies incorporated into locations along said body, each of said valve subassemblies having multiple resistance settings for affecting a degree of air flow into said mask in response to inhalation by the wearer; said valve subassemblies each further having a stem support an air passageway configured base mounted through said body in communication with said exterior and interior surfaces; a flexible diaphragm mounting to said stem within said base, a cap engaging upon an exterior side of said base and through which are defined a select number of air flow permitting apertures; said diaphragm having a thin and substantially planar shape portion exhibiting an outline matching an inner facing perimeter of said base, a post exhibiting a channeled interior and extending from said planar shape portion and mounting over said supporting stem for arraying said planar portion within said base; and straps extending from said body and having inter-engaging ends adapted for affixing about the wearers head.