As we all know, the new coronavirus is mainly spread through air droplets, because wearing masks and strengthening disinfection work are effective means of epidemic prevention. According to reports, the US company UM System combined these two methods to develop masks equipped with UVC LEDs.
According to data, UM System was established in 2016, focusing on the research and development of optics and biotechnology, and is one of the global brands of Measure Inc. in the United States. UM System products are designed in the United States, but UVC components come from Japan. The mask developed by UM System this time is called UVMask, which can be reused. It mainly purifies the air through UVC LED, which can filter dust, pathogens and allergens in the air.
From the perspective of sterilization and purification function, this UV mask has a double-layer filter system. The first layer is a replaceable N95 filter, which can filter 95% of particles such as dust, dirt, and debris. The second layer is a spiral filter, using UVC active sterile vortex technology (patent pending), when the remaining 5% of the microorganisms less than 0.3 microns enters the second layer of filter, the UVC lamp has an inactivation rate of bacteria and viruses. 99.9%. It is said that this is a medical-grade mask with a total filtration efficiency of 99.99%.
From the design point of view, the UVMask mask combines a CE-FFP2 (the same European standard as N95) filter and two UVC LEDs, which can actively sterilize the air during the user's breathing. At the same time, the outer ring of the mask uses a silicone ring, which is comfortable to seal, effectively prevent air pollution and avoid fogging. In addition, the outside of the mask adopts a removable hard shell, the user can use this shell to replace the filter after several weeks of use. It is also worth noting that the UVC lamp itself has a service life of 10,000 hours, and the internal battery can run for 6 hours once it is fully charged.
Currently, this mask is priced at US$99. Since its launch on June 25, it has raised more than US$1 million on the crowdfunding website and is expected to be shipped in October 2020.