Germicidal face mask

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2005-08-31

2010-12-07

Douglas, Steven O (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Face mask covering a breathing passage

C128S206120, C128S206130, C128S206280, C128S205270

Reexamination Certificate

active

07845351

ABSTRACT:
A face mask for reducing the amount of microbes to which a wearer is exposed is provided. The face mask includes a body portion that has an outer layer that has been treated with a germicidal agent in an effective amount. The layer may be a nonwoven fabric like a spunbond, meltblown or coform layer and may be a laminate of such layers. The face mask having such a germicidal treatment can result in a reduction in microbial activity as compared to another face mask, identical but for the germicidal agent.

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