US4052984A
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Plenum type air distribution system for head enclosure
Assignee: E D Bullard Co
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Filing: 1976-03-25
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Granted: 1977-10-11
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Expires: 1996-03-25
Abstract
Abstract An improved plenum type air distribution system adapted to be mounted in a head protective helmet or hood for distributing respiratation air to the interior of the helmet or hood is described which includes a combination air diffusion and noise attenuation means comprising a porous bladder or air sack connected to an air supply tube. Various materials suitable for use in making the air diffusing and noise attenuating air sack are disclosed and a preferred embodiment of the air sack is described.
Inventors
- 👤 Brock F. Brockway
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:34
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62B; A62B18/00; A62B18/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
In combination, a head protective enclosure and apparatus for distributing air and attenuating sound within said enclosure comprising a microporous elastomeric air sack defining a substantially closed volume having walls with an exterior area that is a substantial portion of the area of the interior walls of said enclosure and means for supplying air under pressure to said substantially closed volume whereby air is diffused only through the micropores of said elastomeric air sack and sound is attenuated by the walls of said air sack and wherein said means for supplying air under pressure to said substantially closed volume comprises a tube extending within said volume and having an opening within said volume.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
In combination, a head protective enclosure and apparatus for distributing air and attenuating sound within said enclosure comprising a microporous elastomeric air sack defining a substantially closed volume having walls with an exterior area that is a substantial portion of the area of the interior walls of said enclosure and means for supplying air under pressure to said substantially closed volume whereby air is diffused only through the micropores of said elastomeric air sack and sound is attenuated by the walls of said air sack and wherein said means for supplying air under pressure to said substantially closed volume comprises a tube extending within said volume and having an opening within said volume.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for supplying air under pressure to said substantially closed volume comprises a rigid tube extending through said volume and having openings through the wall thereof within said volume.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said elastomeric air sack has a fabric backing on the interior surface thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3 wherein said fabric backing is of knit construction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3 wherein said fabric backing is of woven stretch fabric construction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3 wherein said air sack is made of a sintered vinyl bonded to said fabric backing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3 wherein said air sack is made of a foamed vinyl bonded to said fabric backing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3 wherein said air sack is made of a vinyl sheet expanded by perforating and bonded to said fabric backing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as claimed in claim 8 wherein said fabric backing is of cotton knit construction.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination as claimed in claim 9 wherein said air sack comprises a single sheet of said elastomeric plastic with said fabric backing which is folded and bonded together along edges thereof and at spaced points of the area thereof to form a tufted pillow-like sack.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said elastomeric air sack has a backing of foamed plastic on the interior surface thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-10-10 | 1981-04-11 | 1981-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-10 | 1985-04-11 | 1985-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-10 | 1989-04-11 | 1989-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |