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  Surgical protective system and assembly having a head gear assembly supporting a surgical garment and air delivery systemUSPTO Application #: 20070050898Title: Surgical protective system and assembly having a head gear assembly supporting a surgical garment and air delivery system Abstract: A surgical protective system and assembly for use in a sterile environment includes an air movement assembly, a surgical garment and a head gear assembly. The head gear assembly includes an air movement assembly and a face shield mount. The face shield mount removably attaches a face shield to the head gear assembly, and the face shield is attached to the surgical garment. The surgical protective assembly also includes a head securing apparatus having a head band and an adjustment device. The adjustment device has a plurality of arms, each of which is movably coupled to a different portion of the head band. The surgical protective system and assembly provides users with enhanced functionality, comfort and ease of operation. (end of abstract) Agent: Bell, Boyd & Lloyd, Llc - Chicago, IL, US Inventors: Keith A. Larson, Salvatore Manzella, David K. Platt, Alison J. Sanders, Michael C. Shaughnessy USPTO Applicaton #: 20070050898 - Class: 002456000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Guard Or Protector, Body Cover The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070050898. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND [0001] When surgeons operate, it is possible that blood, bodily fluids, bacteria, viruses and air borne pathogens and particles can travel from the patient to the surgeon. It is also possible that certain fluids and particles, such as sweat drops and hair, can fall from the surgeon into the surgical site of the patient. In each case, the surgeon and the patient are exposed to the possibility of acquiring an infection or disease. For these reasons, there is a growing need for advancements in surgical equipment which helps to protect both the surgeon and patient from these risks. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0002] The surgical protective system and assembly described herein generally relates to protective systems, and more particularly to a surgical personal protective assembly that includes an adjustable helmet or head gear assembly which supports a surgical garment and an air delivery system. The disclosed surgical protective assembly is intended to be worn on a user's head and is well-suited for use in a sterile environment such as an operating room or a clean room where exposure to contaminants can have undesirable consequences. [0003] The surgical protective assembly provides a multi-way barrier to protect the user and the patient against airborne debris, pathogens or contaminants and while delivering and circulating filtered air to and around the user's face to help maintain personal comfort. Moreover, the surgical protective assembly may be adjusted to snuggly fit the user's head thereby increasing the overall comfort and wearability of the system. [0004] Additional features and advantages of the present invention are described in, and will be apparent from, the following Detailed Description and the figures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES [0005] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of one embodiment of the surgical protective assembly in use during a medical procedure. [0006] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of one embodiment of the helmet or head gear assembly. [0007] FIG. 2A is an enlarged perspective view of one embodiment of the outer shell of the head gear assembly. [0008] FIG. 2B is an enlarged perspective view of one embodiment of an inner shell of the head gear assembly. [0009] FIG. 2C is an exploded perspective view of one embodiment of an air movement device and a fragmentary portion of the inner shell. [0010] FIG. 2D is a top or plan view of one embodiment of the rotor unit of the air movement device of FIG. 2C. [0011] FIG. 2E is a perspective view of one embodiment of a propeller blade of the rotor unit of FIG. 2D illustrating the air foil shape of such impeller blade. [0012] FIG. 2F is a cross-sectional perspective view taken substantially along line 2F-2F of FIG. 1 of one embodiment of the head gear assembly illustrating a central air channel defined by the cooperation of the inner and outer shells. [0013] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the face shield arranged for alignment with the head gear assembly. [0014] FIG. 3A is an interior perspective view of the face shield shown in FIG. 3 illustrating the attachment of one embodiment of a surgical garment. [0015] FIG. 3B is an interior perspective view of one embodiment of the face shield, illustrating a display for projecting light or graphical information within the user's field of view on the face shield. [0016] FIG. 3C is an exterior perspective view of one embodiment of a face shield including attachment points or mounts for affixing accessories thereto. [0017] FIG. 3D is an interior perspective view of one embodiment of the face shield having a vision corrective characteristic or device to comply with a user's visual prescription. [0018] FIG. 3E is an exploded side elevation view of one embodiment of the head gear assembly aligned for cooperation with the face shield of FIG. 3. [0019] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the adjustable head securing assembly cooperating with the surgical head gear assembly of FIG. 2A. [0020] FIG. 4A is a rear perspective view of one embodiment of the adjustable head securing assembly. [0021] FIG. 4B is another rear perspective view of one embodiment of the adjustable head securing assembly, illustrating the operation of one embodiment of the tensioning assembly. Continue reading... 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