# Pocket-Sized Fire Masks The 'Emergency Escape Filter' Stops Smoke Inhalation By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-escape-filter References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/02/28/a-fire-mask-thats-as-easy-as-swallowing-a-pill/) The conceptual 'Emergency Escape Filter' has been created as a piece of equipment that will keep users safe in the event of a fire to ensure that they can escape without having to worry about smoke inhalation. The device works by expanding and being placed below the nostrils to [filter out smoke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airmega-50) as you breathe to ensure that you can easily find a [fire extinguisher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-for-life) to help put out the flames or head to the nearest exit. Being that a large majority of the deaths from fires are caused from smoke inhalation, the device comes as a versatile device that would drastically reduce this from occurring. The 'Emergency Escape Filter' is the design work of Hyun Yeol Shin. Image Credit: Yanko Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Air Filtration:** There is an opportunity for portable air filtration devices like the 'Emergency Escape Filter' to provide individuals with clean air in emergency situations. - **Personal Safety Equipment:** With innovative designs like the 'Emergency Escape Filter', the personal safety equipment industry can create more effective and user-friendly products to protect individuals during emergencies. - **Smoke Inhalation Prevention:** Developing technologies and products, such as the 'Emergency Escape Filter', can significantly reduce the risk of smoke inhalation-related injuries and fatalities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the use of portable air filtration devices, like the 'Emergency Escape Filter', to improve the respiratory health of patients in emergency situations. - **Fire Safety:** The fire safety industry can leverage innovative products, such as the 'Emergency Escape Filter', to enhance evacuation procedures and minimize the health risks associated with smoke inhalation. - **Safety Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunities exist for safety equipment manufacturers to develop and market advanced personal respiratory protection devices, such as the 'Emergency Escape Filter', to improve individuals' safety during emergencies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Wearable Allergy-Alleviating Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respiray-wear-a.md) - [Neck-Worn Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Shield-Style Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hussechuck-and-shield.md) - [Easy-to-Use Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-fire-extinguisher-redesign.md) - [Future-Focused Air-Filtering Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-in-sight.md) - [Lung Health-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpen-spirometer.md) - [Customizable Style Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpur-fiit.md)