Abstract: A rapidly deployable protective facemask includes a resilient member that self-expands to a deployed configuration when the mask is removed from its container.

Abstract: The system to improve protection of financial cards during and prior to use includes a financial company server, a financial card assigned to a customer and the customer's mobile electronic devices. The company server has a software program that handles account monetary requests that come through financial networks. The server communicates with the owner/customer of the card via the mobile electronic devices. An application is supplied by the financial company for the card holder's devices. When a transaction is attempted, the system determines the distance between the attempted card transaction and the card holder's device. Based on the calculated distance compared to a stored limit, a suggestion to deny or accept the transaction is displayed on the device, as well as virtual accept and deny buttons. A map of the transaction and the device may be displayed, to assist the customer in their decision to accept or deny the transaction.

Abstract: The system to improve protection of financial cards during and prior to use includes a financial company server, a financial card assigned to a customer and the customer's mobile electronic devices. The company server has a software program that handles account monetary requests that come through financial networks. The server communicates with the owner/customer of the card via the mobile electronic devices. An application is supplied by the financial company for the card holder's devices. When a transaction is attempted, the system determines the distance between the attempted card transaction and the card holder's device. Based on the calculated distance compared to a stored limit, a suggestion to deny or accept the transaction is displayed on the device, as well as virtual accept and deny buttons. A map of the transaction and the device may be displayed, to assist the customer in their decision to accept or deny the transaction.

Abstract: Provided herein is a positive air pressure facemask, a multi-staged filter system for a positive air pressure facemask, and exemplary methods for replacing the filter system of a positive air pressure facemask while the mask is in continuous use and actively worn by a user. The multi-staged filter system includes a front filter assembly having a plurality of removable filter layers for collecting debris and particulate matter on the exterior of the filter system, a blower assembly, and at least two staged filter inserts contained in the housing of the filter system. The staged filter inserts are easily replaceable and can be changed without requiring the user to remove the facemask or to be exposed to the ambient air.

Abstract: Provided herein is a positive air pressure facemask, a multi-staged filter system for a positive air pressure facemask, and exemplary methods for replacing the filter system of a positive air pressure facemask while the mask is in continuous use and actively worn by a user. The multi-staged filter system includes a front filter assembly having a plurality of removable filter layers for collecting debris and particulate matter on the exterior of the filter system, a blower assembly, and at least two staged filter inserts contained in the housing of the filter system. The staged filter inserts are easily replaceable and can be changed without requiring the user to remove the facemask or to be exposed to the ambient air.