RepMask IV, a 95% Efficient Respirator Released

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Published: Monday, 13 September 2021 04:12
Written by Max
 

The recent American and European wildfires, as well as the ongoing global pandemic beg the question: How can we breathe safer and easier in a sustainable way, while reducing costs to the consumer and cutting disposable mask waste? To that end, we've been busy innovating beyond the core designs and materials of past RepMasks. A significantly more protective and easy to reuse mask has been developed.

Updated Materials

RepMask has been re-designed with synthetic materials in mind. RepMask IV is a departure from its cotton, polyester, and silicone based predecessors and includes a nano-material fabric. The materials chosen for this RepMask iteration offer better protection, elasticity, and water vapor shedding than their natural cousins. The prior silicone mask body has been dropped in favor of a woven fabric one. Testing suggests that RepMask can perform as well as a typical silicone respirator in circumstances that do not require protection above and beyond the N95 standard.

Here's a video summary of materials testing performed to validate RepMask IV
A variety of masks from various producers were also tested using the approach depicted in the video. Only N95 rated masks performed as well as RepMask. These and other tests have reinforced our confidence in the materials selected for our new mask.

Designing for Fit, Function, Reuse

As stated, the silicone mask body has been replaced with a flexible synthetic fabric. The body or skirt feature provides an enhanced air seal to the wearer's face. It's well known that this better seal between mask and face leads to better protection for the wearer. Further, keeping up with the latest innovations in mask reuse has been at the top of our agenda. Washing RepMask IV is not an advised way to sterilize it. Instead, it should be placed over a cloth covered, shallow dish with a few ounces of water, then microwaved for two minutes at a 1000 Watts. RepMask IV is in fact built around microwave safety. You will never find metals in our mask. RepMask IV does not require or feature a nose clip.

Several US states and jurisdictions have demanded that face coverings substantially cover the lower portion of a wearer's face. Due to these requirements, and to provide better protection against droplets and aerosols, RepMask now covers slightly more of the face than what a surgical mask may cover.

Check it out on Etsy.com
 
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TriaDart II, An Improved Intelligent Dispenser

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Published: Monday, 10 May 2021 04:12
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The first batch of TriaDart II's has been completed, taking advantage of new molds and a revised production process.

TriaDart II expands on our original offering, is now able to dispense much thicker liquids, and offers a number of materials and convenience related upgrades. A new pad base features a built-in palette, and is now made with a more durable semi-transparent silicone. This base is flexible and washable, and greatly simplifies cleanup chores.

Developed as an alternative to traditional containers, bottles and pipettes, TriaDart II maintains its on-board fluid cartridges in an 'open', 'primed', and 'wet' state as you work. Acting as an adjustable proportional reservoir pipettor, TriaDart II offers coordinated dual and single channel dosing action. Ratios of any two of three fluids, ranging from 1:16 - 1:1 - 16:1 are immediately available at the touch of a dial. Traditional single fluid pick and place pipetting is another standard capability. All dispensing is volumetric, and the fluids used may have viscosities ranging from thin alcohols through honey-like heavy gels.

Providing convenience and new capabilities, TriaDart II is advancing the field of intelligent parametric dispensers. Having been shipped throughout the world, and standing up to gruelling in-house testing, this unit offers durability and consistent dispensing performance. Learn more here

TriaDart parametric dispenser released

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Published: Monday, 21 September 2020 15:42
Written by Max

The TriaDart parametric dispenser is now available. It replaces StudioPal in our product line-up and offers simultaneous proportional dispensing between two channels (fluids), in addition to the use of each channel as an independent reservoir pipette. Each unit now carries a nine month warranty against defects in materials or craftsmanship. The current offering brings a number of notable improvements:

  • New compact stand - included with each dispenser, this stand doubles as a cartridge rack and has an integral tray. It is made of durable silicone and is great at storing a loaded or an empty dispenser. Wash this item with mild solvents and/or detergents between work sessions. Watch our YouTube video to see it in action.
  • Revised metering scales - a revised set of debossed, high definition markings indicate the proportion (or volume) of fluid(s) selected for single or dual channel dispensing.
  • 3-in-1 plug - each purchase includes a high quality multi cartridge plug which can close off one, two, or all three dispensing tips. Plug cartridges for long term storage, or when working with ultra low surface tension fluids.
  • An enhanced user manual details all the ins-and-outs of TriaDart's use.

And finally, a production process based on our cutting edge proprietary tooling has made possible a breakthrough price of just $80. A premium silicone stand, a set of six cartridges, and a 3-in-1 plug are included.

Look for it on Etsy.com today, or learn more at http://www.huesoncue.com/triadart-home, where you can download the manual and a free color mixing guide.

RepMask v1 - v2 COVID 19 Pandemic License

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Published: Friday, 17 April 2020 18:13
Written by Max

HuesOnCue, LLC (the “Pledgor”) commits and promises as follows:

GRANT AND SCOPE
The Pledgor grants to every person and entity a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to fully use, practice and exploit all intellectual and industrial property rights (other than trademarks and trade secrets) that we have the right to license (the “Licensed IP”) with respect to the RepMask project, within the limitations and bounds set forth herein, for the sole purpose of ending or minimizing the impact of the COVID 19 disease.

VERSION LIMITATION
The current license shall be valid only for RepMask version 2.0 and for any prior/ lesser versions.

TIME LIMITATION
This license is effective as of December 1, 2019 and lasts until one year after WHO declares the COVID-19 Pandemic to have ended.

SALE OF PHYSICAL GOODS and PROJECT ARTIFACTS LIMITATION
No licensee may sell any casting or finished respirator resulting from use of the hereby Licensed IP for any price exceeding U.S. $30 or an equivalent thereof.
No licensee may sell any mold tools resulting from use of the hereby Licensed IP, for any price exceeding the larger of: U.S. $300 or an equivalent thereof, or the sum total of actual costs incurred to produce said mold tool.
No licensee may sell any digital files pertaining to, furnished with or resulting from use of the hereby Licensed IP.

SHARE ALIKE LIMITATION
If you remix, transform, or build upon the Licensed IP material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.

ATTRIBUTION
All licensees must give appropriate credit, provide a link to this license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.

REGULATORY EXCLUSIVITY
The Pledgor will not assert any regulatory exclusivity against any entity for use of the Licensed IP in accordance with the currently granted license, and we will not seek injunctive or regulatory relief to prevent any entity from doing so.

DEFENSIVE SUSPENSION
The license and non-assertion covenant granted above shall automatically be suspended, and the Pledgor shall be free to assert the Licensed IP against the licensee, if the licensee or any entity affiliated with the licensee threatens or initiates a suit or legal proceeding alleging the infringement of any patent or other intellectual property right against the Pledgor or any entity affiliated with the Pledgor with respect to any activity relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

DIGITAL DOWNLOADS/ RELEASES
Digital representations or plans of / for RepMask “Licensed IP” versioned 0 through 2.0, including but not limited to STL tessellation files may be made available to the public per the sole discretion of the Pledgor.

NO WARRANTY
The license granted herein is “AS IS” without any warranties, express or implied.

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