Open Source N95 Face Mask Requirements + Value Proposition

Requirements

Setting these requirements, we can then evaluate the best design.

1. 3D Printable
2. Has a replaceable filter
3. Mask itself is cleanable
4. Allows for use of any filter material
5. Has a gasket that allows air only through the intended filter material

Advanced Version

1. Mechanism for self-cleaning:
   1. For example, extraction of filter and placement in an ozonation chamber?

Notes

• UV - is shaded by material, so can apply only to surface disinfection, not deep within a material
• Ozone - as a gas, it has a chance to permeate a material for thorough cleaning
• Alcohol, bleach - can give off powerful vapors to kill germs, but also don't want to kill humans if vapors persist

Based on these 3 considerations - ozone appears to be the optimal cleaner? Worthwhile to star Open Source Ozone Generator.