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Forum: Testing Totobobo Mask

27 October 2006

nan – at 21:45

We are inviting volunteer to test our latest totobobo mask.

Improved from typical disposable face mask design, totobobo mask consists of a reusable clear shield and a disposable filter pair. The usage cost will be significant lower.

Other important features includes: toto-check - allows real-time seal check, more reassuring protection during use. toto-comfort - lower tension strap, soft clear shield and improved visual communication.

More information regarding totobobo can be found in www.totobobo.com

Please fill in this simple survey form if you are interested to participate.

nan – at 22:00

one more important feature of totobobo: toto-fit, you can easiy trim the mask to fit smaller faces even for children.

We are specially knee to have people with exceptional large or small faces to join our test.

28 October 2006

nan – at 07:05

2 entries so far, please post your question here if any clarification needed.

BTW, we will be introducing totobobo mask next week in “Global Entrepolis @ Singapore” http://www.globalentrepolis.com/en/home/ .

Bronco Bill – at 15:57

Not so sure if this isn’t advertising. Could this be advertising? They do have a link to FluWiki

29 October 2006

nan – at 04:04

Bronco Bill, we are not yet selling the mask, we want to give away 50 masks (free, including postage) to those who find it useful. In return we would like to get some feedback to help us to fine tune the product offer. I was told that Fluwiki is a well know platform and has a great community. So just trying my luck here.

I hope this post is not violating any rule and is not upsetting anyone in this forum?

Kenpofemme – at 07:28

It seems you only need the adress if you check interested in selling. Are you not sending them to people who don’t want to sell them for you? Not exactly a “free give away” if people have to be interested in selling them for you!

nan – at 09:16

Q 10 was added later so it was not anticipated initially. It does appear as you mention and it is certainly not our intention. If the product is to be useful for real people, we must get feedback from people who actually use it, not only from people who only interested in selling it. The answer to question 4 is now corrected.

Thanks to Kenpofemme.

Annonx2 – at 13:07

Questions:

The concept apprears to be that the clear masks can easily be customized to fit individual faces. Is there a simple way to Mark the masks after they have been customized for each user? eg - permanent marker “sharpie” to write family member initials? Would this wash off when the mask is disinfected?

What is the disinfection protocol for the mask? How many disinfection cycles will the mask survive? Have you done any usage cycle tests?

What happens if/when the straps for holding the mask on break? New mask required? Fixed or detachable straps?

What holds the 2 filters in place? How solid is the filter retention mechanism?

The 2 filters have a smaller surface area than a standard disposable N95 mask, does this imply a shorter useage time?

nan – at 22:44

Annonx2, following answers is based on my personal experience:

The concept apprears to be that the clear masks can easily be customized to fit individual faces. Is there a simple way to Mark the masks after they have been customized for each user? eg - permanent marker “sharpie” to write family member initials? Would this wash off when the mask is disinfected?

Yes, you can use permanent market to write family member initials on the surface of the mask. It won’t wash off if you use soap to clean it.


What is the disinfection protocol for the mask? How many disinfection cycles will the mask survive? Have you done any usage cycle tests?

I would suggest the same procedure as you would clean your hand by using soap and water. No usage cycle test has been performed yet.


What happens if/when the straps for holding the mask on break? New mask required? Fixed or detachable straps?

If the straps break, you need to get a new mask to get a new strape. It is a detachable strape. alternatively, you can use two normal rubber bands as ear-loops to hold the mask/filter. I suspect that is less comfortable but it is workable.


What holds the 2 filters in place? How solid is the filter retention mechanism?

The 2 filters is forced fit into the holes on the clear mask shield. The filters are more solid than the clear shield and the holes is slightly smaller than the matching part of the filters to ensure air-tight fitting.


The 2 filters have a smaller surface area than a standard disposable N95 mask, does this imply a shorter useage time?

Good question, I am not sure. I can find out and post the answer later.


04 November 2006

nan – at 17:21

So far, we received 10 submissions but sent out only 4 samples (All in USA). The rest of the entries did not reply or can not be reached by email. Please make sure your email address is correct before pressing the submit button.

FYI the link is provided here again:

http://tinyurl.com/ybwnl8

janetn – at 18:18

Your survey looks to much like a sales pitch. Sorry to question your motives but why havent you gone to a HCF to test this?

anonymous – at 18:44

On your website product photo- you can see the gaps all around the mask, bridge of nose/ chin. An airtight face seal is obviously not part of your “universal” fit. Needs work!!!

DemFromCTat 19:18

Flu Wiki does not endorse specific commercial products. I will close the thread but leave it posted if anyone has interest. Caveat emptor.

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