Compositions and methods for the treatment of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

Publication Date

October 23, 2013

Patent Number

US7339051B2

Abstract

A combination is provided of a facemask having a periphery and an air permeable filter closure placed around the periphery of the facemask and adapted to abut and cover the contours of a user's face. The filter closure is made of a breathable substrate having electrostatic properties, whereby breathable air passing through the filter closure to the user is filtered. The substrate may also incorporate an active agent.