Description

The SnorkPPE was designed to provide a form of emergency PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) during the COVID-19 crisis. It’s especially designed for those on the front lines: our first responders and medical professionals. With limited supplies, I wanted to offer a fast, easy, and low-cost option with better protection than a homemade cloth mask. By using 1/2 of the material in an N95 mask and a consumer snorkel mask, it lowers the strain on medical distribution. While using this device, it allows you to breathe through a standard 3-layer surgical mask with the following features: * Uses 1/2 the mask material. With supplies running low, one brand new mask becomes two. * The air input is away from the patient, so any viral material ejected from a patient (such as during a cough or intubation) is less likely to hit the mask material. This should increase lifespan of the mask further. * Possibly eliminates the need for a traditional surgical mask and eye wear, making it faster to wear with more complete coverage of the face. * The mask expels a good amount of moisture and carbon dioxide from a check valve near the mouth, which should lead to a longer lifespan of the surgical mask material. * The 3D print was especially designed for easy printing. It requires no brim, no supports, and no post work. Simply print, remove from the bed and put into use. * The unique larger “mouth” allows more air to enter the snorkel, reducing the amount of strain while breathing. * The snorkel mask is designed for salt water and chlorine. So, it’s easy to wash with bleach or other disinfectants should not damage the material. Of course, use common sense and inspect the seal after every cleaning. * The SnorkPPE adapter can be removed for cleaning independently. * The surgical mask material can be removed and exchanged without having to remove the SnorkPPE from the snorkel mask. * Most snorkel masks have three outputs where the snorkel attaches. Two side outputs are designed for carbon dioxide output, while the center is for air input. The SnorkPPE has internal walls to keep these three sections separate. * Four mounting points on the Lid for optional shield or rubber bands or other future accessories. * Snap-lock mechanism. Put the filter in, push firmly and it will "click" when it's in place. * Tested by professional EMTs on treadmill and at work with positive results.