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Tileable Surgical Mask Tension Release Band ("Ear Saver")

Created by
Hacksburg
Created:
4/19/20
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23
DL2-v0_NIH3D.

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3DPX-013931

Licensing:

CC-BY-SA
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Version 2

Category

Hardware & Devices
Devices and Hardware

Collection(s)

COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 Response

Approved Use

Prototype
Prototype
Description

Surgical Mask Tension Release Band designed for cutting on a laser cutter. Uses tesselated design with overlapping lines for improved packing and speed. DXF file uploaded for laser cutters.

Cut from 0.060" High Impact PolyStyrene (HIPS) sheets. This material is stong and flexible and has good chemical resistance. Sheets can be sourced inexpensively from sign shops.

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3D Printing Instructions
Single ear saver
Tiled ear savers immediately after cutting