Self Regenerating Dust Masks for Punishing Military Operational Environments

Our combatants deployed in operational environments which have high airborne particulate matter (PM) levels are at serious risk of developing respiratory and cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately no standardized PM protective equipment can currently be issued due to limitations for extended wear during sustained aerobic activity. Lynntech, Inc. proposes to develop lightweight PM filter face coverings which are compatible with combatant head and face gear, provide high airflow and resist clogging through the incorporation of a highly innovative no-power active self regeneration technology. Preceding phases of the effort have provided strong proof-of-concept for this novel high flow rate, efficient PM filtration and self regeneration technology. This sequential Phase II will further optimize the technology with a focus on prototyping lightweight ruggedized self regenerating PM filter face coverings suitable for utilization in punishing high PM operational environments even under sustained aerobic activity. Phase III will focus on high volume manufacturing for DOD procurement and standard issue to our warfighters. Lynntech’s novel self regenerating face coverings will significantly decrease adverse health risks while simultaneously increasing operational effectiveness of our warfighters to greatly improve mission success probabilities in high PM environments.