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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2000
David Cook, Bracknell, GB;
Raymond Odell, Brookmans Park, GB;
Ian T. Petherbridge, Bognor Regis, GB;
Pierre Legare, Addison, CA;
Robert P. Lapointe, Nepean, CA;
Kenneth J. Krepel, North St. Paul, MN (US);
David M. Blomberg, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Derek S. Baker, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
James R. Betz, Hudson, WI (US);
Thomas I. Insley, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to a fan-forced positive pressure breathing apparatus commonly known as a Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) system, and specifically concerns the connecting of the breathing components of such equipment. The invention is a method and apparatus for rapid engagement of PAPR breathing components (such as air supply lines and filter elements to a blower housing). The invention also provides for indicating and/or monitoring whether the relative components have been aligned and coupled in sealed engagement.