Abstract: A device for fit testing facepiece respirators is presented. In accordance with the present invention, a testing probe is installed in the facepiece of a respirator during fit testing. In a first embodiment, the probe of this invention is installed in the front or side port of the facepiece after the filter element, valve or breathing tube assembly has been removed. The probe comprises a threaded plug adapted for installation into the front port of a respirator and a male hose connector mounted through a hole located at about the center of the plug. In a second embodiment of this invention, a fit testing probe is installed in one of the side or front ports of the facepiece respirator after the exhalation valve or filter element assembly has been removed therefrom. In this latter embodiment, the probe comprises a spool shape plug adapted for installation into the side port.

Abstract: A positive pressure test apparatus for fit testing a facepiece respirator having an exhalation valve, including a cover portion having a central bore with an inwardly directed shoulder at the base. A plunger is provided having a stem, a button portion on one end and a flange portion on the opposite end. The stem is situated within the central bore, the button portion extending above the surface of the cover portion in a rest position, and the flange portion extending below the inwardly directed shoulder. Bias means are located in engagement with the button portion and the shoulder for biasing the plunger from the rest position to a depressed position, wherein the button is flush with the surface of the cover portion and the flange portion seals the exhalation valve. A mounting means is provided to attach the positive pressure test apparatus to the respirator.

Abstract: A multiple ply, fold-flat, disposable respirator having, as one ply, a layer of a toxic gas or vapor absorbing material. Another ply is an aerosol filter. The respirator has an inturned vertical seam covered with a strip of foamed elastomer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dual reusable filter respirator system. The respirator can be worn in dust, mist and fume environments for very long periods of time, while providing increased visibility, safety and comfort for the respirator wearer. A significant feature of the respirator is a pair of triangular shaped filter housings which allow the area of the filter media to be increased while at the same time reducing filter housing obstructions to the vision of the respirator wearer and creating a greater overall compactness of design.