Kenneth D Gregory

US Patent:

63183692, Nov 20, 2001

Filed:

Mar 2, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/261312

Inventors:

Kenneth M. Gregory - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A61F 1100

US Classification:

128857

Abstract:

An eye, ear, and respiration protection apparatus includes a respirator assembly which includes a nose and mouth mask, an air filter element connected to the nose and mouth mask, and an air flow valve connected to the nose and mouth mask. An attachment wire is connected to the nose and mouth mask, and an eye goggle assembly is connected to the attachment wire. Ear protector attachment means are connected to the nose and mouth mask, and an ear protector assembly is connected to the ear protector attachment means. When a wearer wears the eye, ear, and respiration protection apparatus of the invention, the wearer's respiratory tract is protected from airborne materials, the wearer's eyes are protected from airborne materials and radiation, and the wearer's ears are protected from airborne materials and loud noises. The ear protector assembly includes first and second ear cover support strut assemblies connected to the ear protector attachment wire. Ear cover assemblies are connected to ear cover support strut assemblies.