This CDC invention entails methods and apparatuses for in situ testing seal integrity and improved operation of respiratory masks (respirators). A variety of external factors, such as individual face shape, user environment, mask age and material used to construct the respirator, can lead to device malfunction and failure to sufficiently protect a user. To address these limitations, this invention relies on ultrasonic wave detection to assess face seal quality and other potential leak paths, as needed.
Inventor First Name:
William
Jonathan
Inventor Last Name:
King
Szalajda
E Number Only:
E-174-2013
Inv Is lead:
Pat Filing Date:
2012-04-30
2011-05-02
Patent Issue Date:
2013-11-05
Patent Number:
8,573,199
Provider Technology ID:
2760
Patent Application:
61/329,846
13/098,980
LPM Zip:
20892-9804
LPM Organization:
NIH Office of Technology Transfer
LPM Phone:
301-594-9719
LPM State:
MD
LPM Suffix:
J.D., M.B.A.
- Device
- Public Safety (NIOSH)
Updated On:
Thursday, February 6, 2014
LPM Last Name:
Surabian
LPM FIrst Name:
Karen
Development Stage:
Date Published:
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Development Status:
- In situ data available (on-site)
- Prototype
DTDT Classification:
Devices/Instruments; Software; Mfg Technology/Methods; Research Tools & Material
Environmental Technology (workplace technology dealing with OSHA compliance etc)
Prevention
Methods of Testing the Environment
Biodefense Related
Infectious Diseases (bacterial)
Infectious Diseases (fungal)
Infectious Diseases (viral)
Zoonotic/Veterinary
Others
Biodefense
Environmental Sampling, Testing
Mining
Monitoring (Public Health/Counterfeit Detection/Biological)
Occupational Safety
Research Tool
Other (this will include others such as manufacturing, consumer products and vet
Device
Public Safety (NIOSH)
In situ data available
Prototype
DTDT Description:
Devices/Instrumentation
Devices/Instrumentation - Environmental Technology
Devices/Instrumentation - Environmental Technology - Prevention
Devices/Instrumentation - Environmental Technology: Methods of Testing the Environment
Biodefense Related
Infectious Diseases (bacterial)
Infectious Diseases (fungal)
Infectious Diseases (viral)
Zoonotic/Veterinary
Others
Biodefense
Applications - Environmental Sampling/Testing
Mining
Monitoring (Public Health/Counterfeit Detection/Biological)
Occupational Safety
Research Tool
Other (this will include others such as manufacturing, consumer products and vet
Device
Public Safety (NIOSH)
In situ data available
Prototype
Collaboration Sought:
Yes
Advantages:
- Small, low power consuming, and inexpensive apparatuses and methods may be employed
- Real-time monitoring and feedback greatly diminish risk of user exposure to environmental hazards
Application:
Monitoring
(Public Health/Counterfeit Detection/Biological)
Applications:
- Manufacturers of respirators, leakage assessment devices and applied ultrasonic technology
- Regulators of respiratory protection plans
- Biohazard, biodefense and hazardous chemical handling and disposal
- Surgery/hospital training and use
NIH Ref. No.:
E-174-2013-0
IC:
CDC
LPM Address:
BG 5601FL RM 2G48 MSC 9804
5601 FISHERS LN
LPM City:
Bethesda
LPM Email:
karen.surabian@nih.gov
LPM Fax:
240-627-3117
Inventor IC:
CDC
CDC
Institute or Center:
Lead Inventor:
Disease Area:
