Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240115888). MASK simplified abstract
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MASK
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Joonhyoung Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Youngchal Park of Suwon-si (KR)
Hyeongjoon Seo of Suwon-si (KR)
Youngtae Song of Suwon-si (KR)
Wangbyung Chae of Suwon-si (KR)
MASK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240115888 titled 'MASK
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a mask with a detachable blower that forces air to flow into and out of the mask.
- The mask body has two coupling parts, one at the front and one at the back.
- The blower has two corresponding coupling parts that attach to the mask body.
- The blower is positioned at the rear of the mask body to facilitate air flow.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various industries such as healthcare, construction, and manufacturing where workers need respiratory protection with the added benefit of a blower for increased airflow.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of restricted airflow in traditional masks by incorporating a detachable blower that can be easily attached to the mask body.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved comfort for the wearer, better air circulation within the mask, and enhanced respiratory protection in potentially hazardous environments.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications for this technology include the production of specialized masks for healthcare workers, construction workers, and industrial workers who require respiratory protection with the added feature of a detachable blower for increased airflow.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing respiratory masks with built-in blowers or fans for improved air circulation and comfort.
Unanswered Questions
How does the detachable blower affect the overall weight of the mask?
The article does not provide information on whether the detachable blower adds significant weight to the mask, which could impact the wearer's comfort and usability.
What is the expected lifespan of the detachable blower?
The article does not mention the durability or expected lifespan of the detachable blower, which could be important for users looking for a long-lasting solution.
Original Abstract Submitted
a mask including a mask body and a blower. the mask body includes a first coupling part, and a second coupling part spaced apart from the first coupling part. the blower includes a third coupling part configured to be detachably couplable to the first coupling part and prevented from being coupled to the second coupling part, and a fourth coupling part configured to be detachably couplable to the second coupling part and prevented from being coupled to the first coupling part. with the third coupling part detachably coupled to the first coupling part and the fourth coupling part detachably coupled to the second coupling part, the blower is disposed to a rear of the mask body and is operable to force air to flow into and out of the mask.
- Samsung electronics co., ltd.
- Younglae Jo of Suwon-si (KR)
- Joonhyoung Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
- Hyojin Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
- Youngchal Park of Suwon-si (KR)
- Hyeongjoon Seo of Suwon-si (KR)
- Youngtae Song of Suwon-si (KR)
- Sungjune Cho of Suwon-si (KR)
- Sungjin Cho of Suwon-si (KR)
- Wangbyung Chae of Suwon-si (KR)
- A62B18/00
- A62B23/02