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Abstract

An interchangeable filter system for a respirator, said system comprising a support frame, an air intake opening therein, a plurality of interchangeable filter holders each configured for selective mounting thereof to the support frame, and each configured to receive and hold a different respective type of air filtration device in a working position of operable relationship to said air intake opening to filter incoming ambient air, whereby the plurality of interchangeable filter holders enable customization of the system according to available on-hand inventory of one of more different types of air filtration devices. The system enables use of filter pads, cartridge filters and different styles of disposable air filtration facemasks as interchangeable air filtration devices on PAPR fan units, orinasal respirators and full-face respirators.

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