Exhaled vapor collection device

摘要

A collection device for exhaled vapor is provided. The exhaled vapor collection device collects a wearer's exhalant to provide for later hydration. In at least one embodiment, the collection device for exhaled vapor includes a facial mask; a one-way intake valve disposed within the facial mask and configured to allow the one-way intake of air into the facial mask; an exit port disposed within the facial mask and configured to allow the one-way exit of air out from the facial mask; a proximal condensation tube fluidly coupled to the exit port of the facial mask, an interior surface upon which exhaled vapor collects; and a collection bag tube fluidly coupled to the condensation tube to collect a wearer's exhalant. The exhaled vapor collection device is configured to collect a wearer's exhalant in the collection bag to provide for later hydration.

主权项

1. An exhaled vapor collection device to collect a wearer's exhalant to provide for later hydration, the device comprising:
a facial mask; a one-way intake valve disposed within the facial mask and configured to allow the one-way intake of air into the facial mask; an exit port disposed within the facial mask and configured to allow the one-way exit of air out from the facial mask; a plurality of proximal condensation tubes fluidly aligned in parallel to facilitate greater vapor collection and coupled to the exit port of the facial mask, each proximal condensation tube having an interior surface upon which exhaled vapor collects; a collection bag fluidly coupled to the proximal condensation tube to collect a wearer's exhalant; and a plurality of distal condensation tubes fluidly coupled to the proximal condensation tube and disposed within the collection bag to facilitate greater vapor collection with a greater tube surface area; and wherein the exhaled vapor collection device is configured to collect a wearer's exhalant in the collection bag to provide for later hydration.