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Revolutionary Respiratory Helmets

This Self-Contained Helmet Will Keep Soldiers Cool & Comfortable

— May 13, 2014 — Tech
The US Army is developing a next-generation self-contained mask designed to keep soldiers cool without being cumbersome. Most cooling helmets feature a blower unit that hangs off the hip or back. But this new system consists of a fan embedded within the mask's filtration system.

The system uses a mini-blower to pull in air from the side of the mask and directing it across the nose cup, providing an even flow of cool, fresh air. When the wearer exhales, the air valve closes and clean filtered air is directed into the mask's eye cavity. This over-pressurizes the mask, preventing external contaminants from entering it.

This self-contained helmet technology is not only lighter and more effective than conventional respirator helmets, but it also consumes less power.

The helmet was developed by scientists at the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center.
Trend Themes
1. Self-contained Helmet Technology - Opportunities for the development of compact and efficient self-contained helmet technology that can be applied to various industries.
2. Embedded Mini-blower System - Disruptive innovation opportunities for designing embedded mini-blower systems for other types of protective gear.
3. Personalized Airflow Systems - Innovative possibilities for personalized airflow systems that can be customized according to different applications and requirements.
Industry Implications
1. Military and Defense Industry - Applications of self-contained helmets in military and defense contexts that can improve soldiers' comfort and safety.
2. Industrial Safety Industry - Potential application of cooling helmets with embedded mini-blower systems in industrial safety contexts to improve worker safety and productivity.
3. Healthcare Industry - Innovative possibilities for self-contained helmets with personalized airflow systems in healthcare contexts to protect healthcare workers and patients from airborne diseases.
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