After MANY test prints of a variety of available models I was still looking for a design that minimized retraction and infill for easier FDM 3D Printing.
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This is a small tweak to the design Model ID 3DPX-013410 to enhace strength of the part. I printed the previous version and found the center section to be weak. Dimensions are approximately the same, and print time may be 2 -3% longer. Increased width of center section and added fillets in strategic places.
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This is a strap designed to help release tension from surgical masks on ear. We have approached the idea from a quick printing point of view even on budget 3D printers as well as reducing material usage to create an efficient model.
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This serves the same purpose as the Surgical Mask Tension Release Band for Ear Comfort & Extended Use submitted by Davis Becker (Model ID 3DPX-013410), but uses two pieces of elastic for infinite adjustability; the two elastics are...
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This is a minimalist version of a surgical mask ear loop relief band (SMELR Band). There are many, many designs out there for these bands -- but most of them are more complex than they really need to be.
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Surgical Mask Tension Release Band for Ear Comfort & Extended Use. v2 uses less material for faster printing.
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This is a strap designed for use with surgical masks to relieve pressure on the ears. It was designed with the intention of providing greater security (clips fasten the mask bands in place) and minimal possibility of entaglement in the...
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This is a 3D printable band designed to alleviate pain to the ears during extended use of facial masks with elastic ear loops. The band has a set of hooks for attaching the ear loops of the mask.
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This is a strap designed for use with surgical masks to relieve pressure on the ears. It was designed with the intention of providing greater security (clips fasten the mask bands in place) and minimal possibility of entaglement in the...
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Surgical mask ear saver designed to retain position on head for comfort I spent 15 years doing fire/rescue and wore PPE as needed (personal protection equipment).
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I am not the original creator of this part; I've only modified it. The original creator is Davis Becker who submitted the design to the national institute of health: I have 3D printed and donated over 250 units of his design.
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After printing and donating some of these headbands the feedback we received was that they only worked if they had a pony tail and without one the headband would slide down a lot.
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This design was to maximize the FDM printing style for strength and flexibility from the annealed plastic. Low material usage combined with a thicker layerheight helped increase flexibility but maintain elastic strength.
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Wow, at the end of it's first year on Thingiverse, this Thing became the most popular item on Thingiverse in the preceding 12 months. A year and a half after sharing it, it's still getting downloaded 75 to 100 times a day.
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Personal Protection Equipment. Sci-Fi COVID protection helmet with filters, air circulation fans and headlights. My version is decorated as Starfleet Medical helmet. Comment: Thingiverse is about 3D desing and print.
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Check end of summary for regularly released updates. VERSION 2 FILE REPACK IS LAUNCHED 4/12/20: -Now 4 sizes instead of 6, and renamed: Large Wide, Large Narrow (most people so far), Small Wide, Small Narrow (next most common, smaller...
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SwitchHook (V3.1) ================= Update: 4/15/2020: A new version has been published -------- This is a hook tool to assist in opening doors (inspired by Coolioiglesias' Savegrabber , though it uses no part of its design) It is modeled...
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SwitchHook (V4.2 - updated 5/15/2020) ================= "download all" button may not work. If not, please download .stl files individually V4.2 published. SwitchHookV-4-2-X files are the latest ones.
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The Cover-Inhalation Port, Gen 4 (CIP-Gen4) is a bayonet cap that will shut off one of the two inhalation ports on the 3M 6000 series half face respirators.
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Boost Me Help me out with a Boost! Thanks for checking out my design! Keep your hard hat off the floor and within easy reach with this Hard Hat Hanger .
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Hard Hat Ear Plug Saver | Helmet Mounted Ear Plug Holder Never lose your ear plugs again! This simple clip mounts directly to the elastic headlamp strap on your hard hat, giving you a clean, secure place to store reusable corded ear plugs...
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This is a thicker mask strap I created for my workplace that handles the long-term delamination of the retaining arms. The center body has been made flexible and thick for a long operational life.
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Product Description Keep your safety gloves organized and always within reach with this PPE safety glove holder clip, designed for 3D printing.
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A mask is only as good as the filter that it uses... Filter First, mask second! IT PASSED! We have found filters that have passed the 95% efficiency at the 0.3 micron spec! See the conclusion in the filter research document .
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This is an update of "DtM-v3.1 Face Shield PPE, 3D printable headband NO LOGO", item 3DPX-013359. Updates made based on clinical feedback are: Reduced mass and print time Improvements to shield retention while reducing stress applied to...
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3D-printed headband for protective Face Shield This latest iteration of the ASU 3D printed headband (v4.1), has been designed as a support for a flexible face shield “lens” and a flexible “cowl” to protect front-line health workers from...
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This face shield was designed to be printed quickly and assembled with inexpensive and readily available materials while providing full face protection, comfort and adjustable fit. A fully assembled shield will cost less than $1.
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This 3D printed respirator mask is fexible for an air-tight seal and can be used with a variety of filter media, including MERV or HEPA non-woven filters.
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Overview The Tsunami Ear Saver is an attempt by the Signal Processing and Instrumentation Section (SPIS) at NIH to develop a reusable device to reduce the pressure placed on ears by face mask straps.
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A simple face shield that can be rapidly cut on a CNC machine out of .25" or thicker HDPE plastic. The clear face shields are attached with a standard 3 ring binder hole pattern so they can be easily made from clear plastic.
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3DVerkstan V3 - Face Shield Submitted in collaboration with and with permission from the 3DVerkstan team. There is a shortage of protective gear for doctors and nurses, so we've designed a frame for holding standard sized plastic sheets.
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Stopgap Surgical Face Mask (SFM) Revision B * See the “Documentation” tab for detailed information including the Instructions For Use, Manufacturing Instructions, Bill of Materials, and Test Report * * See the “How to Make” tab for build...
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In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, there is a growing trend to wear face masks that attach behind ears.
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