Abstract

A method, system, and computer program product for managing particle concentrations without human intervention before, during, and after a respirator fit test. One method includes controlling power to a particle generator to establish a target particle concentration in a breathing zone of a respirator fit test subject, collecting particle concentration data, analyzing the particle concentration data, and controlling, in real time without need for human intervention, power to the particle generator to maintain the target particle concentration.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 15/06 - Investigating concentration of particle suspensions
• A62B 27/00 - Methods or devices for testing respiratory or breathing apparatus

Abstract

Adapters that provide connection between a respirator and a respirator fit testing device, and converters designed to provide universal compatibility between the adapter and any of the commercially available respirators.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62B 27/00 - Methods or devices for testing respiratory or breathing apparatus
• G01M 3/02 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum

Goods & Services

Respirator fit testing machines, namely, machines that test the effectiveness of respiration equipment.

Abstract

Improved respirator fit test devices including piezoelectric pumps that reduce noise and vibration of the device. The devices may include two or more piezoelectric pumps, wherein a first pump moves sheath air through a differential mobility analyzer and a second pump alternately moves aerosol from inside or outside a respirator through the differential mobility analyzer. A size selected portion of each aerosol sample is then moved through a condensation nuclei counter. Control circuitry enables user selection of a respirator type to be tested, wherein the differential mobility analyzer may be enabled or disabled based on the user selection. The control circuitry further enables calculation of a fit factor corresponding to a quantitative effectiveness of the respirator fitting a user based on signals from the condensation nuclei counter for each aerosol sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62B 27/00 - Methods or devices for testing respiratory or breathing apparatus
• G01N 15/06 - Investigating concentration of particle suspensions
• G01N 15/075 - Investigating concentration of particle suspensions by optical means

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an apparatus and methods for opening a valve of a respirator for respirator fit testing. An apparatus may include: a first end, wherein the first end comprises a cavity, wherein the cavity is configured to receive a male post of an adapter; a second end, wherein the second end comprises at least one protrusion; and an internal flange, wherein the internal flange comprises an interlocking feature, wherein the interlocking feature is configured to interact with at least one circumferential groove spaced axially along the male post to establish at least one adjustable height; wherein the apparatus rotates clockwise or counterclockwise until the at least one protrusion is engaged with the valve, a valve housing, or a cross section within housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62B 27/00 - Methods or devices for testing respiratory or breathing apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an apparatus and methods for opening a valve of a respirator for respirator fit testing. An apparatus may include: a platform connecting a first end to a second end; wherein the first end is configured to attach to an adapter of a respirator, wherein the adapter comprises a base having a cavity configured to receive the first end; wherein the second end comprises at least one protrusion extending from the platform; wherein the at least one protrusion comprises a length capable of extending into a valve in a respirator; and wherein the at least one protrusion is inserted into the valve to open the valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62B 27/00 - Methods or devices for testing respiratory or breathing apparatus

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product for performing a respirator fit test. An example aspect is configured to: initiate a respirator fit test; detect at a processor, a signal from the respirator fit testing device; analyze data of the respirator fit test on the processor; troubleshoot in real time, without human intervention, at least one failure of the respirator fit test when a failing fit factor is detected; display to the user a subset of videos on a graphical user interface to correct the failure; and, perform the respirator fit test at least a second time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62B 27/00 - Methods or devices for testing respiratory or breathing apparatus
• A62B 9/00 - Component parts for respiratory or breathing apparatus

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product for performing a respirator fit test. An example aspect is configured to: instruct a user to select a respirator; instruct the user to connect at least one set of tubing to the respirator and a fit testing device; instruct the user to don the respirator; prompt the user to begin the respirator fit test; perform the respirator fit test upon receiving a positive response from the user; detect at a processor, a signal from the respirator fit testing device; analyze data of the respirator fit test on the processor; troubleshoot at least one failure of the respirator fit test when a failing fit factor is detected; display to the user a subset of videos on a graphical user interface to correct the failure; and, perform the respirator fit test at least a second time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A62B 27/00 - Methods or devices for testing respiratory or breathing apparatus

Goods & Services

Downloadable computer software for operating respirator fit testing machines that test the effectiveness of respiratory protection equipment; diagnostic apparatus and instruments, namely for determining flaws of respirators; testing apparatus and instruments, namely for respirator fit testing; electronic apparatus and instruments for occupational health and safety, namely, machines that test the effectiveness of respiratory protection equipment; adapters for respirators for the prevention of accident or injury; attachments for respirators for the prevention of accident or injury, namely, for connecting a fit testing device to a respirator used for workplace protection; adapters comprised of a threaded end cap, valve connector, diaphragm, and filter adapted for connecting a fit testing device to a respirator used for workplace protection. adapters for respirators for filtering air for medical purposes; attachments for respirators for filtering air for medical purposes, namely, for connecting a fit testing device to protective medical respirators; adapters comprised of a push probe and sampling port for protective medical respirators. Distribution services, namely, delivery of respirator fit testing devices, respirator adapters, sound level meters, noise dosimeters, acoustic and vibration monitoring devices, heat stress monitoring devices, audiometers, spirometers, sound booths, alcohol test devices, vision screeners, environmental monitoring devices, and air sampling devices.

Goods & Services

Respirator fit testing machines, namely, machines that test the effectiveness of respiration equipment

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software related to respirator fit testing machines.

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(1) Downloadable computer software for operating fit testing machines that test the effectiveness of protective industrial respirators and respirators for filtering air, not for medical purposes.

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downloadable computer software for operating respirator fit testing machines that test the effectiveness of respiration equipment providing online non-downloadable computer software for operating respirator fit testing machines that test the effectiveness of respiration equipment

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downloadable computer software for operating respirator fit testing machines that test the effectiveness of respiration equipment providing online non-downloadable computer software for operating respirator fit testing machines that test the effectiveness of respiration equipment

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Apparatus, namely, an adapter comprised of tubing connectors and threaded connectors for connecting a fit testing device to protective industrial respirators; apparatus comprised of a threaded end cap, valve connector, diaphragm, and filter adapted for connecting a fit testing device to protective industrial respirators Apparatus, namely, an adapter comprised of tubing connectors and threaded connectors for connecting a fit testing device to protective medical respirators; apparatus comprised of a threaded end cap, valve connector, diaphragm, and filter adapted for connecting a fit testing device to protective medical respirators

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Respirator fit testing machines, namely, machines that test the effectiveness of respiration equipment

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Apparatus for testing respirators

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Respirator fit testing machines, namely, machines that test the effectiveness of respiration equipment