Breakthrough innovation in respiratory protection for children and adults
2011-10-10 from http://www.weibo.com/daniudaifu
By Dr. Richard St. Cyr in Beijing
The best reusable N95 mask I have seen is from Totobobo.com. It’s clear plastic with small reusable filters, really easy to switch. You can buy them on their website at totobobo.com http://t.cn/aFymff or in Beijing at the Torana stores, their website is http://t.cn/aFPNew
Dr. Richard St Cyr in Beijing
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Totobobo presented to Thai traffic police
A Thai traffic police officer wearing Totobobo mask
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cool-tools.org, a popular website which provide reviews of innovative new ‘tools’ posted an approving review of Totobobo mask by Pamela Bumsted.
Unique features of Totobobo mask
This is a new design of respirator which has advantages for mass distribution, emergency preparedness, and multi-ethnic populations. I’ve been using/testing it for 5 or 6 years in the Unorganized Borough in Alaska.
The respirator can be cut with scissors to fit faces properly. Because they are clear, fit is easily ascertained. A clear respirator may mean they are more acceptable culturally (the face is not hidden).
The filters are replaceable. They allow a lot of air to pass through so can be useful in bike riding and outdoor work. They also allow moisture to pass through; I haven’t found the exhaled moisture to be a problem except in subzero temperatures (quite a bit of condensation then).
Instead of storing respirators of every size, only one size needs to be stored for emergency use. One doesn’t need to check sizes before distributing the respirators. Respirators can be cleaned and re-used by the individual (replace filters). I have seen them be used for pandemics, volcanoes, dust, woodworking, and cycling, and I am hoping to continue testing them in Alaska where we have faces from many different populations.
– Pamela Bumsted
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LenDaiYan, furniture and user interface designer at the exhibition, in front of the Air Lamps.
Our new patent pending Air-Lamp, an air filter with integrated lighting device, is currently on exhibition at the Singapore furniture fair 2011. This year I join my friend LenDaiYan to share a stand in the trade fair.
Air Lamp combines the function of air filter and linghting in one single device.
Based on a patent pending technology, Air Lamp provides clean and pollution free air while setting the mood with soothing ambient light.
The concept is now on exhibition at the International Furniture Fair Singapore 2011. Feedback from the show is so far encouraging. We have received serious inquiry from US and Europe as well as several media coverage. Designboom is the first among the media to cover the Air Lamp.
While developing the product for production, we are also looking for potential business partners to produce or market the product. If you know anyone is interested please drop us a note.
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