ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,472,389, issued on Nov. 18, was assigned to D. WHEATLEY ENTERPRISES INC. (Belcamp, Md.).
"Modular, adjustable powered air purifying respirator system" was invented by Greg A. Tilley (Monkton, Md.) and Brian Curlee (Joppa, Md.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Disclosed is a modular, adjustable, low profile PAPR system allowing customized configuration to meet an operator's weight and space requirements. The system includes a blower, a filter rail chassis that is removably attachable to an inlet of the blower, and a hose system that is removably attachable to the outlet of the blower. The blower unit is adjustable to enable a user or wearer ...