US5709204A
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Aircraft passenger oxygen, survival and escape mask
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-11-04
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Granted: 1998-01-20
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Expires: 2016-11-04
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a mask that can be used as an aircraft passenger oxygen mask, survival and escape mask. The mask includes a connector ring for connecting an oxygen supply. The oxygen connector is held connected to the mask by a pin, but can be removed with the pin in place by utilizing a break-away ring mounted in and held in place in the mask by an O-ring. Valves in the mask and connector allow a person to breath in oxygen and exhale while the oxygen supply is connected, and to continue to breath in through a filter and exhale through a valve after the oxygen supply has been removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Lester
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:28
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62B; A62B18/00; A62B18/02; A62B18/025; A62B7/00; A62B7/02; A62B7/10; A62B7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A multi-purpose oxygen mask, comprising: a connector ring; a mask body for covering the nose and a part of the face sealed to said connector ring; a movable valve in said connector ring for allowing oxygen into the mask; a connector insertable into the connector ring for connecting oxygen to the mask, said connector moving said movable valve into a position to admit oxygen into the mask when the connector is inserted into the connector ring; a pin and openings for said pin to secure the connector to said connector ring; and a break-away ring in said connector ring to allow removing the connector from the connector ring while said pin is in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A multi-purpose oxygen mask, comprising: a connector ring; a mask body for covering the nose and a part of the face sealed to said connector ring; a movable valve in said connector ring for allowing oxygen into the mask; a connector insertable into the connector ring for connecting oxygen to the mask, said connector moving said movable valve into a position to admit oxygen into the mask when the connector is inserted into the connector ring; a pin and openings for said pin to secure the connector to said connector ring; and a break-away ring in said connector ring to allow removing the connector from the connector ring while said pin is in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The mask according to claim 1, including at least one valve for admitting oxygen into the connector, and at least one valve for passing exhaled breath from the connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The mask according to claim 1, wherein said break-away ring is held in said connector by an O-ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mask according to claim 1, including a flange on the connector ring to grasp when attaching and disconnecting the connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The mask according to claim 1, wherein the movable valve has a plurality of holes therein through which oxygen flows into the mask.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The mask according to claim 1, including a spring clip for holding said movable valve in a closed position when the mask is not connected to an oxygen supply.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mask according to claim 1, wherein said movable valve includes an exhalation valve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The mask according to claim 1 wherein said mask includes a filtered air inlet to permit breathing when the mask is disconnected from an oxygen supply.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
143 words
A multi-purpose oxygen mask, comprising: a connector ring having first and second flanges; a mask body for covering the nose and a part of the face sealed between said first and second flanges; a circular movable valve in said connector ring for allowing oxygen into the mask; a spring clip for holding said movable valve in said connector ring and in a closed position within said connector ring; a connector insertable into the connector ring for connecting oxygen to the mask, said connector moving said movable valve into a position to admit oxygen into the mask when the connector is inserted into the connector ring; a pin and openings for said pin to secure the connector to said connector ring; and a break-away ring in said connector ring to allow removing the connector from the connector ring while said pin is in place.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
143 words
A multi-purpose oxygen mask, comprising: a connector ring having first and second flanges; a mask body for covering the nose and a part of the face sealed between said first and second flanges; a circular movable valve in said connector ring for allowing oxygen into the mask; a spring clip for holding said movable valve in said connector ring and in a closed position within said connector ring; a connector insertable into the connector ring for connecting oxygen to the mask, said connector moving said movable valve into a position to admit oxygen into the mask when the connector is inserted into the connector ring; a pin and openings for said pin to secure the connector to said connector ring; and a break-away ring in said connector ring to allow removing the connector from the connector ring while said pin is in place.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The mask according to claim 9, including at least one valve for admitting oxygen into the connector, and at least one valve for passing exhaled breath from the connector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The mask according to claim 9, wherein said break-away ring is held in said connector by an O-ring.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mask according to claim 9, including a flange on the connector ring to grasp when attaching and disconnecting the connector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The mask according to claim 9, wherein the circular movable valve has a plurality of holes around the periphery of the valve through which oxygen flows into the mask.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The mask according to claim 9, including a spring clip for holding said movable valve in a closed position when the mask is not connected to an oxygen supply.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mask according to claim 9, wherein said movable valve includes a second exhalation valve.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mask according to claim 9 wherein said mask includes at least one filtered air inlet in addition to the circular movable valve to permit breathing when the mask is disconnected from an oxygen supply.
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