Head unit for a medical/surgical personal protection system...

Details Head unit for a medical/surgical personal protection system... Head unit for a medical/surgical personal protection system...

2006-07-13

2010-06-15

Welch, Gary L (Department: 3765)

Apparel

Guard or protector

For wearer's head

C002S422000, C002S171300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07735156

ABSTRACT:
A personal protection system for providing a sterile barrier around medical/surgical personnel. The system includes a head unit over which a hood or a toga suspended. Internal to the head unit is a ventilation fan, a light for illuminating the surgical field and communications system for communicating with others. The head unit includes a head band. The ventilation fan is adjustably mounted to the head band so it can be positioned at a location to minimize the strain imposed on the wearer.

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