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Breathing mask with an indicator signalling penetration of a toxic substance into the mask

  • US 5,323,774 A
  • Filed: 02/23/1993
  • Issued: 06/28/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Breathing mask, comprising:

  • a mask body defining a mask interior inside of said breathing mask through which respiration air flows;

    a detection device attached in said mask interior, said detection device including an indicator means for indicating the presence of a toxic substance having penetrated into said mask interior, said detection device including a protective cover for gas tightly surrounding said indicator means said protective cover defining a readiness position of said indicator means and including operating means for bringing said indicator means from said readiness position into an operation position where said protective cover is removed from said indicator means and said indicator means is in contact with the respiration air in the mask interior, said operating means actuated from outside of said mask interior, wherein said indicator means of said detection device is actuated from outside said breathing mask after said breathing mask has been donned by a wearer.

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