3m Innovative Properties Company

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Björn Daniels

Oskar E Juhlin

Marcus T R Wiederkehr

Jonas N A Frejd

Stefan Aberg

A tool communication adapter system is provided. One exemplary system described herein includes a tool communication adapter having an adapter body including first and second mechanical attachment ends, a first electrical connector proximate the first mechanical attachment end and a second electrical connector proximate the second mechanical attachment end, a first supply channel having an opening extending through the body between the first and second mechanical attachment ends, and including a first supply channel connector at the first attachment end and a second supply channel connector at the second mechanical attachment end, and a control unit in communication with the first and second electrical connectors. The control unit is configured to provide a filter command signal to a protective filter in response to a signal received at the first electrical connector. An exemplary tool communication adapter thus allows communication between a tool and personal protective equipment.

Personal protective system tool communication adapter

A welding helmetthat has a face shieldthat has a native width NW and that has a lensdisposed in the face shield. A spreader barcan expand the face shieldfrom its native width NW to an increased width IW to allow the welding shieldto easily accommodate earmuffsworn by the welder.

Earmuff accommodating welding shield

An appliance mounting devicethat is adapted for securement to head gear. The devicehas an elongated guidethat is adapted for removable attachment to the head gearsuch that a lengthwise dimension of the elongated guideis at least generally coincident with a sagittal plane. An appliance holdersupports an applianceand can engage the elongated guideto allow for adjustment of the position of the appliancealong the elongated guide

Appliance mounting device and system for head gear

Helmet bracket

Helmet bracket connector end

Helmet bracket having arrow indicia

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Leksand, Sweden

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