Equipment for medical professionals
NOTE: The devices on this page were developed to avoid medical disruption and are intended for the medical community and healthcare professionals.
The following three types of data were released to the public on April 17, 2020:
1: Protection mask adapter 2: Simple respirator adapter 3: Simple respiratory aid
Please spread the information to the medical professionals and to those who need this device.
Prof. Kazumi Uchida
Product transport & Design
Faculty of Art and Design, University of Toyama
uchida@tad.u-toyama.ac.jp
0: Base system - Highly airtight diving masks (available on the market)
Greatever 2019 The latest snorkel masks
Available at Amazon.
1 : Protective Mask Adapter
Use with a commercial airtight diving mask
(Two types are available)
●Use for in-hospital infection prevention（For frontline medical professionals）
Please visit the download site for more information.
▼Description of the two types of tube adapters ▼
There are two types of tube adapters for virus protection. This is due to the fact that some devices have different diameters depending on the device to be connected. Output the male and female adapters according to the device to be connected.
Male adapter 22mm outer diameter, 15mm inner diameter
Female adapter 25mm outer diameter, 22mm inner diameter
Note: This mask cannot be used for the horizontal oval shape mask manufactured by Decatron!
2 : Simple ventilator adapter
※ Use with a commercial airtight diving mask.
● Breathing aids for mildly infected people（A simple respirator to avoid medical collapse）
Please visit the download site for more information.
3 : Simple artificial respiratory support equipment
● A simple ventilatory aid for mildly infected people（The main objective is to prioritize the allocation of advanced ventilators to critically ill patients in anticipation of the collapse of healthcare.）
A do-it-yourself design that maximizes the use of commercially available and standardized products to enable rapid availability and production
Please visit the download site for more information.
■ For those of you who have a 3D printer and are familiar with DIY ■
Advance preparation is urgent and essential to avert a medical collapse. We need the understanding and cooperation of medical and DIY experts, and the faith of each and every one of them.
We ask for your understanding and cooperation in this effort to save as many lives as possible.
If you notice any deficiencies, please contact the Uchida Design Lab at the University of Toyama.
Prof. Kazumi Uchida （内田和美）
Product transport & Design
Faculty of Art and Design, University of Toyama
uchida@tad.u-toyama.ac.jp
CONTRIBUTORSEditor : Jikuari Kamimura