Patent ID: 6834646
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: A62B

Abstract:
A positive-pressure respirator hood and container assembly comprising,a gas-impermeable hood made of a flexible material, formed with at least a transparent visor portion; a gas treatment unit, comprising a filter and a power-operated blower capable to force air through the filter and generate a positive pressure within the hood; a one-way purge valve for facilitating the exhaust of exhaled gases and moisture from the hood; a sealing portion for sealingly securing the hood over a body portion of the user; and a container for said hood; wherein said hood is compactly received within said container; and wherein, prior to removing the hood from the container, opening the container causes said gas treatment unit to be automatically activated by at least one activating member interacting between the hood and the container, thereby deploying the hood into an operating state such that said hood is conveniently available to the user to provide protection from toxic gases and particulate material.