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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 1989
Filed:
Apr. 30, 1987
John F Burt, Old Saybrook, CT (US);
Jeffrey M Whynall, Haddam, CT (US);
Jonathan Howe, Perry, ME (US);
Gilbert L Knott, Portland, CT (US);
Tavin Harnvorakiat, Rocky Hill, CT (US);
Biosystems Inc., Rockfall, CT (US);
Abstract
Automated test equipment is provided that performs quantitive tests and operational checks on respiratory protective devices including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The testing device is comprised of a bench-top instrument cabinet containing electronic, electro-mechanical, and pneumatic components, a test head with the likeness of human form attached on top of the instrument cabinet, a detachable computer keyboard, and a pneumatic manifold and hose assembly. With the present invention, a layman operator can determine the readiness of the SCBA equipment for service. The present invention can also be used as a diagnostic tool during maintenance procedures.