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US 12,697,513 B2

Systems and methods for automated respirator

US 12,697,513 B2 is a granted patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), dated 2026-08-04. Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY. Its PDF downloads from this page without an account, up to 5 a day.

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Applicant
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventors
Andrew W. Long; Richard C. Webb; Steven T. Awiszus; Jessica L.T. Hauge; David R. Stein; Daniel B. Taylor; Jacob P. Vanderheyden; Caroline M. Ylitalo
Publication date
2026-08-04
Filing date
2021-06-18
Document type
B2 Granted patent
Also written as
US 12,697,513 B2 · US12697513 · 12697513

Abstract

A computing device is described, which includes a processor and memory with instructions. When executed, these instructions enable the processor to: receive data about gas characteristics in a sealed space between a wearer's face and a negative pressure reusable respirator; assess the performance of a respirator seal check by the wearer; detect if the respirator is being worn; take specific actions if the respirator is worn but the seal check does not meet safety standards; and modify these actions if the seal check meets safety standards.…

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