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UVMask — Real-time UV-C filtration & sterilization face mask
The anti-pollution, antiviral face mask that filters and purifies the air you breathe from dust, pathogens, and allergens (like pollen & leaf particulates) 100x smaller than a grain of flour. Inactivate 99.99% of all airborne pathogens with active UV-C lights.
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Hameto
How well can you talk while wearing?
For example, would this impair a conversation with someone in-person or if you're talking on the phone
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It's a great idea! I would def back it, but I have concerns about its safety.
It seems like the UV-C wavelength is 280–100 nm. I heard that at ~200 nm, it can break the oxygen bond so it can convert oxygen to ozone. How did you solve that?
and do you have to go through process like FDA approval or something similar?
Thank you! @boz_zou
@conanchou UV-C at 265nm (the wavelength we are using) does not render ozone, or ionize or make any other chemical changes to air.
See more: http://www.uvresources.com/blog/...
UVMask is initially marketed to the general public for non-medical, non-source control purposes, such as personal face-covering/protection for the general public, use in construction, and other industrial applications. Face masks marketed to the general public for general non-medical purposes, such as use in construction and other industrial applications, are not medical devices. These types of face masks that are not intended for medical or surgical use and without medical or surgical types of claims are not regulated by the FDA as medical devices.
How difficult is it to breathe through the device? Is it comparable to a regular disposable surgical mask? Or does it breathe more like a N95? Thanks
@alvinhung UVMask’s uniquely designed internal parts with double air intakes and optimized sound engineering allow for effortless breathability and clear sound while speaking.
I love the idea. Given air travels pretty quickly through the mask, and with only 50mW of UVC, it seems insufficient. How have you scientifically proven that the dosage of UV light is appropriate for the applications? UVC LED's are notoriously low power / inefficient, thus why most UVC LED's need a very long exposure to get enough "dose" and why UVC LED's are not yet powerful enough for most applications. Sorry for the technical q's - I used to lead UV LED's at Philips / Lumileds
@evan_besser Hey Evan, The UVMask breaks down the DNA of all airborne pathogens and purifies the air. And as the virus Covid 19 is one of the pathogens the UV-C light works effectively to destroy it.
This is really cool tech. I know I would love a reusable solution with better protection. I have a real estate based business and I'm construction sites and in real estate that is in terrible/unhealthy shape to breath in. This would give me a great deal of peace of mind. Will there be influencer/partnership opportunities for commission?
@imdaeshawn Thank you for your kind words. We have an affiliate program in Kickbooster. You can check it out with this link, we're giving 10% commission https://uvmask-inactivate-9999-o...
Interesting product. UV-C creates ozone, how do you test this to make sure that this is safe?
@waking_hour I'm not very informed on this subject but found an article that seems to imply that this is not the case. (http://www.uvresources.com/blog/...)
@waking_hour @karlnislow No, UVC does not render OZone, ionization or any other chemical changes to air. (Many research or references can be found online). And the research Karl sent is a good reference.
@boz_zou Great product concept, but it looks like the kickstarter link is landing on an error page, organic search works though
@langford_morrow Thanks for letting know, it's weird, on my side it works properly.
I want the mask but don't like the black color of it, any chance you have other colors?
@ryanchaliff Hi Ryan, we also have Jet White available.. You can check it out on our campaign page.