MARK S WHITE, PA
Physician Assistant in Ann Arbor, MI
License number
Michigan 5601007198
Category
Nursing
Type
Physician Assistant
Address
Address
1500 Floor Cardiovascular Ctr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone
(888) 287-1082
(734) 936-2047
(734) 936-2047
Professional information
Hunting Mask
US Patent:
5697105, Dec 16, 1997
Filed:
Sep 4, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/707528
Inventors:
Mark White - Ann Arbor MI
International Classification:
A41D 1300, A62B 710
US Classification:
2206
Abstract:
A facial mask eliminates odors from the exhalation of a wearer while permitting detection by the wearer of odors a the surrounding environment. In the preferred embodiment, the invention takes the form of an air permeable facial covering disposed over the mouth and nose of the wearer, including elements for absorbing exhalation odors impregnated therein. At least one single direction inlet valve is disposed in the air permeable facial covering thereby providing an incoming air passageway through which ambient air may pass without passing through the means for absorbing exhalation odors. Elements for securing the perimeter of the air permeable facial covering to the wearer, such as an elastic band, is provided so that the exhalation of the wearer must pass through the elements for absorbing exhalation odors and may not escape around the perimeter of the air permeable facial covering.