A flow regulation vent for venting washout gas to atmosphere and for regulating flow from a pressurized gas supply includes a fixed portion adapted to engage a gas supply conduit; a spring force biased movable portion in communication with the pressurized gas supply; and a hinge pivotally connecting
A flow regulation vent for venting washout gas to atmosphere and for regulating flow from a pressurized gas supply includes a fixed portion adapted to engage a gas supply conduit; a spring force biased movable portion in communication with the pressurized gas supply; and a hinge pivotally connecting the movable portion to the fixed portion. The fixed portion has a gas flow orifice and the movable portion is pivotally movable between 1) a relaxed position, below a specified operating pressure to establish a first gas washout flow area, and 2) a fully pressurized position. At or above the specified operating pressure, the pressurized gas pivots the movable portion adjacent the fixed portion to cover at least a portion of the gas flow orifice and establish a second gas washout flow area. The second gas washout flow area is less than the first gas washout flow area.
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1. A flow regulation vent for venting washout gas to atmosphere and for regulating flow from a pressurized gas supply, comprising: a fixed portion adapted to engage a gas supply conduit;a spring force biased movable portion structured for flowing communication with the pressurized gas supply; anda h
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A flow regulation vent for venting washout gas to atmosphere and for regulating flow from a pressurized gas supply, comprising: a fixed portion adapted to engage a gas supply conduit;a spring force biased movable portion structured for flowing communication with the pressurized gas supply; anda hinge pivotally connecting the movable portion to the fixed portion;wherein the fixed portion has a gas flow orifice and the movable portion is pivotally movable between 1) a relaxed position, wherein below a specified operating pressure, the movable portion is pivoted by the spring force to a position away from the fixed portion to establish a first gas washout flow area between the movable portion and the gas flow orifice, and 2) a fully pressurized position, wherein at or above the specified operating pressure, the pressurized gas offsets the spring force to pivot the movable portion to a position adjacent the fixed portion to cover at least a portion of the gas flow orifice and establish a second gas washout flow area between the movable portion and the gas flow orifice, wherein the second gas washout flow area is less than the first gas washout flow area and, wherein the hinge provides at least a portion of the spring force and the fixed portion and the movable portion are unitarily formed from a single piece of material. 2. A flow regulation vent according to claim 1, wherein the movable portion further comprises at least one bleed orifice therethrough to provide a minimum bleed flow through the vent even when the movable portion is in the fully pressurized position. 3. A flow regulation vent according to claim 1, wherein the fixed portion further comprises at least one bleed orifice therethrough to provide a minimum bleed flow through the vent even when the movable portion is in the fully pressurized position. 4. A flow regulation vent according to claim 1, further comprising a base adapted to be positioned between the gas supply conduit and the flow regulation vent, the base having at least one orifice therethrough to provide gas communication between the gas supply conduit and the flow regulation vent, the base also having at least one supporting surface for supporting a periphery of the fixed portion. 5. A flow regulation vent according to claim 4, further comprising a cover adapted to engage the base and fix the flow regulation vent therebetween, the cover having at least one orifice therethrough for providing gas communication between the flow regulation vent and the atmosphere. 6. A mask for supplying breathable gas pressurized above atmospheric pressure to a human, the mask comprising: a shell adapted to cover at least one of the human's mouth and the human's nostrils;a gas supply conduit flowingly connected to the shell and adapted to be connected to a pressurized gas supply; anda flow regulation vent comprising a fixed portion adapted to be connected to one of the shell and the gas supply conduit;a spring force biased movable portion adapted to be flowingly connected to the pressurized gas supply; anda hinge pivotally connecting the movable portion to the fixed portion; wherein the fixed portion has a gas flow orifice and the movable portion is pivotally movable between 1) a relaxed position, wherein below a specified operating pressure, the movable portion is pivoted by the spring force to a position away from the fixed portion to establish a first gas washout flow area between the movable portion and the gas flow orifice, and 2) a fully pressurized position, wherein at or above the specified operating pressure, the pressurized gas offsets the spring force to pivot the movable portion to a position adjacent the fixed portion to cover at least a portion of the gas flow orifice and establish a second gas washout flow area between the movable portion and the gas flow orifice, wherein the second gas washout flow areas is less than the first gas washout flow area and, wherein the hinge provides at least a portion of the spring force, and wherein the fixed portion and the movable portion are unitarily formed from a single piece of material. 7. A mask according to claim 6, wherein the movable portion further comprises at least one bleed orifice therethrough to provide a minimum bleed flow through the vent even when the movable portion is in the fully pressurized position. 8. A mask according to claim 6, wherein the fixed portion further comprises at least one bleed orifice there through to provide a minimum bleed flow through the vent even when the movable portion is in the fully pressurized position. 9. A mask according to claim 6, further comprising a cover adapted to engage the one of the shell and the gas supply conduit and fix the flow regulation vent therebetween, the cover having at least one orifice therethrough for providing gas communication between the flow regulation vent and the atmosphere. 10. A mask for supplying breathable gas pressurized above atmospheric pressure to a human, the mask comprising: a shell adapted to cover at least one of the human's mouth and the human's nostrils;a gas supply conduit flowingly connected to the shell and adapted to be connected to a pressurized gas supply; anda flow regulation vent comprising a fixed portion adapted to be connected to one of the shell and the gas supply conduit;a spring force biased movable portion adapted to be flowingly connected to the pressurized gas supply; anda hinge pivotally connecting the movable portion to the fixed portion, the fixed portion, the movable portion and the hinge being unitarily formed from a single sheet of material; wherein the fixed portion has a gas flow orifice and the movable portion is pivotally movable between 1) a relaxed position, wherein below a specified operating pressure, the movable portion is pivoted by the spring force to a position away from the fixed portion to establish a first gas washout flow area between the movable portion and the gas flow orifice, and 2) a fully pressurized position, wherein at or above the specified operating pressure, the pressurized gas offsets the spring force to pivot the movable portion to a position adjacent the fixed portion to cover at least a portion of the gas flow orifice and establish a second gas washout flow area between the movable portion and the gas flow orifice, wherein the second gas washout flow area is less than the first gas washout flow area.
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