Obed O Rios

US Patent:

20050060788, Mar 24, 2005

Filed:

Sep 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/667417

Inventors:

Lawrence Green - Santa Ana CA, US
Obed Rios - Santa Ana CA, US
Celestino Murillo - Garden Grove CA, US

International Classification:

A42B001/06

US Classification:

002171300, 128201220, 128201250

Abstract:

This invention is directed to a protective headgear system which includes a relatively light weight, substantially rigid, headgear structure which may include an internal, adjustable headband. A fan mechanism is mounted on the headgear structure. A power supply selectively powers the fan. The system includes filter means which is attachable to the headgear structure to cover the structure. A facial shield is attachable to the headgear structure to cover the face of the wearer to maintain non-contaminating conditions relative to the wearer. A shield protector is attachable to the facial shield. A flexible cuff is attachable to the facial shield to enclose the lower opening of the lens and provide protection for the wearer.