Patent ID: 6817358
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: A62B

Abstract:
A protective apparatus, comprising:a flexible hood adapted to fully encapsulate a head of a user in a substantially airtight seal; said flexible hood having an upper and lower part; said upper part including a transparent visor; said lower part including at least one filter; said upper part having a first, extended position where said visor is adapted to be spaced a first predetermined distance from said user's eyes, said first, extended position being a position of repose of said upper part; said upper part having a second, retracted position where said visor is adapted to be spaced a second predetermined distance from said user's eyes, said second predetermined distance being less than said first predetermined distance; said upper part being adjustable between said extended position and said retracted position; said lower part having a fixed position; said protective apparatus adapted to protect said user when said upper part is in said extended position, when said upper part is in said retracted position, and when said upper part is in any preselected position between said extended and retracted positions.