Protective mask and kit

# Record card
32
Thematic areas
Health & Biotech / Medical Device
Description

The full face mask adapts to the face of the user; it is used in the medical field where there may be close contact between a patient and a doctor and in all those areas of possible social overcrowding that, in case of a pandemic, may lead to the spread of a virus. To date, as the main means of containment and prevention of infection, are used masks made of fabric or equipped with filter that adhere to the face of the user in order to shield nose and mouth and / or filter the air inhaled and / or exhaled by the user. These masks are uncomfortable to wear and have several disadvantages. The patented mask has an upper part that includes a transparent visor whose purpose is to protect the eyes of the wearer and a lower part that includes a filtering portion that allows the user to breathe. The mask is comfortably wearable, allows to keep the mouth and nose free from constrictions or discomfort, allows to completely isolate the face avoiding contact with hands and everything that surrounds the user.

Business fields
Industry
Type of innovation
Product innovation
Description of innovative features / Competitive advantages

The mask is adaptable to the user's face; it allows to completely isolate the face avoiding also the contact with the user's hands and therefore all that surrounds him reducing the diffusion of viruses; the nose and the mouth are free of constrictions; it is easily wearable by anyone; it can be made of biocompatible material; the main components (visor and filtering portion) can be easily removed and replaced; it allows a reduction of humidity formation  when the user is talking or in case he is doing physical activity.

Reference market
Incremental innovation
Impacts on existing markets
Development stage
Prototype
TRL
5
Advantages
Product/process/service/technology optimization
Patented technology
Yes
Country/ies

Italy

Market positioning
Italian
Partner required
Enteprise

Information
For more information and/or to be put in contact with the Research Team, please contact the Project Manager:

Barbara Angelini - Project Manager
CNR - Unità Valorizzazione della Ricerca
Phone number 06.49932415
E-mail barbara.angelini@cnr.it