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There are many different brands of fan masks on the market. These designs often require end users to change the inner filter after they use their fan mask for a certain of period. However, every product/ brand will have their own proprietary filter, and end users may therefore need to stock a large quantity of filters or else they cannot buy the replaceable filters in their country/ region easily. We developed our ventilation fan for N95 cone-shaped respirator. Users can simply modify their mask purchased at the local store, and they will no longer have to worry about the cost and lead-time of purchasing proprietary filters.

“Refresh Ur-mask” KIT is a non-medical product but it helps users improve their breathing when they wear N95 cone-shaped respirator in their working or living environments. 

An N95 cone-shaped respirator is a respiratory protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles. Note that the edges of the respirator are designed to form a seal around the nose and mouth.  Surgical masks do not provide complete protection from germs and other contaminants because of the loose fit between the surface of the mask and your face. N95 cone-shaped respirator is most suitable for protect humans against COVID-19. However, users may suffer from bad breathability from this respirator.

We strive to improve people’s quality of life and help people live longer, healthier and happier lives by promoting new product ideas and turning them into reality.

We found that many elderlies hate to wear masks due to their bad breathability, and breathability is one of the critical points for mask selection. Higher filtration or higher protection level may cause poor breathability. ALL of us are in need of a protective mask with good breathability, i.e. low “Delta-P” for your mask.

How breathable is N95 cone-shaped respirator with “Refresh Ur-mask” KIT

Our solution

Ventilation Fan – help to draw out heat, moisture and CO2 from the N95 cone-shaped respirator, preventing excess build-up and providing lasting comfort while wearing the mask

Universal mask opener – can open a circular hole for all non-woven /cloth masks of up to 4mm in thickness (exclude the plastic masks, mask with built-in metal or the proprietary masks)

Two different types of valves are provided, both are reusable

Ventilation valve – use on N95 cone-shaped respirator, Ventilation Fan and the valve covers can exchange anytime

General valve – use on surgical masks, KF94, KN95, cloth masks …etc.

Exploded-view drawing for Ventilation Fan

Video demo for Ventilation Fan

Whole weight for the Ventilation Fan with N95 cone-shaped respirator is around 50 grams

Demonstration

A circle hole can open on difference place on N95 cone-shaped respirator. Ventilation Fan can put on difference place on N95 cone-shaped respirators, usability design for left handedness.

Top valve cover and the Ventilation Fan are interchangeable

Exploded-view drawing for the valve with Top valve cover

Exploded-view drawing for the valve with Ventilation Fan

Exchange view for the Ventilation Fan and Top valve cover

Value of our products (Ventilation Fan)

•Can be applied on all N95 cone-shaped respirators, saves cost and lead-time for buying proprietary filter for your current fan mask.

•Can be put on difference spots on the N95 cone-shaped respirators, which allows usability for left handed users.

•Keeps your N95 cone-shaped respirator dry with low humidity while breathing or talking.

•Includes air flow control function to adjust temperature within the mask for your ultimate comfort – allows you to stay cool in summer or during physical activities, but also protects you from the harsh winter air.

•Improves the breathability of N95 cone-shaped respirator. Users can get a good breathing while being protected against COVID-19 in crowded areas.

•Extends the lifetime of your N95 cone-shaped respirator – as PM2.5/10 particles block the filter level over time and lower the breathability, simply increase the fan speed to maintain higher breathability of the mask, thus saving the cost of having to buy a new mask.

•Can also be used on R95 cone-shaped respirator to protect users against particles and nuisance levels of organic vapor for grinding, sanding, machining, and other dusty or oily applications

With the Refresh Ur-mask valve affixed onto N95 cone-shaped respirators, our lives can finally return to normally and we can go back to jogging, cycling, yoga and playing Tai Chi while keeping ourselves protected against COVID-19 at all times.

Value of our products (Universal mask opener)

Our universal mask opener can open a circular hole for all non-woven /cloth masks of up to 4mm in thickness (exclude the plastic mask, mask with built-in metal or some proprietary mask), end users can affix our reusable general valve on their one-time masks to get better breathability.

Valve affixed onto difference types of face masks

More valves affixed onto the same mask. This allows the user to exhale more CO2 with every breath

Ventilation Fan installation with melt blown fabric

The Refresh Ur-mask can be use in many places, like when users go to crowded areas. It is recommended that users put the melt blown fabric inside the inner valve to protect the others. The following is a step-by-step block diagram that informs the users on how to put the melt blown fabric inside the valve.

It may not be ideal to directly draw out your exhaled air with the ventilation fan in certain environments, for example in hospitals. To protect the others in these circumstances, we have designed a special cap that seals the ventilation hole and allow users to use their N95 as a normal mask.

The Ventilation Fan can also be used on R95 cone-shaped respirator It is capable of protecting users against particles and nuisance level organic vapors from grinding, sanding, machining, and other dusty or oily applications.

Worker using Refresh Ur-mask KIT in building construction

Worker using Refresh Ur-mask KIT with R95 respirator during wall painting

Product Specification

•Refresh Ur-mask is the world’s first air ventilation system applied on N95 cone-shaped respirator that extracts warm, exhaled air through a valve. It delivers comfort inside the mask and keeps the mask dry and low in humidity while breathing or talking.

·A powerful axial micro fan (size: 35x35x10mm) is using on the Ventilation Fan, it allows for the quick release of heat, moisture and CO2, preventing excess build-up of CO2 and providing lasting comfort while wearing the mask.

·The whole weight for the Ventilation Fan with N95 cone-shaped respirator is around 50 grams, it provides superior protection and comfort in your daily usage.

·Three airflow control settings. Users can adjust fan speeds as needed (light mode, normal mode and sport mode)

•Depending on your usage, such as fan speed, your rechargeable Refresh Ur-mask system can run continuously for 2 – 4 hours. When the battery life is running low, simply plug into any USB port until the indicator light turns green again.

•As an added bonus (if Stretch Goal is met), all Refresh Ur-mask units come standard with a built-in software & APP control. The device management APP provides indication of battery capacity level, tracks personal metrics, and most importantly, offers dynamic air flow controls.

STRETCH GOALS

Once the following Stretch Goals are met we will be making the following upgrades available for free!

·$6,000,000 HKD: Three color cases available (grey, black, white)

·$12,000,000 HKD: Five color cases available (grey, black, white, blue, pink)

· $18,000,000 HKD:  Refresh Ur-mask APP unlocks, provides indication of battery capacity level, tracks personal metrics and dynamic air flow controls

3 color & 5 color available for Ventilation Fan (Unlock with Stretch goal)

Refresh Ur-mask APP control (Unlocked with Stretch goal)

•Ventilation Fan and your phone connects via Bluetooth

•Users can interact with their Ventilation Fan, the device management APP can help check the battery level, check remaining play time, personalize airflow settings, and most importantly, control dynamic air flow

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