Mine refuge

Details Mine refuge Mine refuge

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Kreck, John (Department: 3672)

Mining or in situ disintegration of hard material

Processes

Mine safety

Reexamination Certificate

active

08007047

ABSTRACT:
A mine refuge for use in a mine includes a chamber having an interior space sized and shaped for occupancy by at least one person. An oxygen supply is installed in the chamber for supplying oxygen to the chamber. A mask is operatively connected to the oxygen supply and is adapted for donning by the person to supply oxygen to the person. In some embodiments, an air supply in addition to the oxygen supply is provided.

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