Prototype Charlotte Valve
Prototype Charlotte Valve
2020
2020
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The Coronavirus pandemic, with high transmission rates and quick deterioration in health for many infected, put a vast strain on resources globally. As the health crisis worsened demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) and treatment options quickly began to outstrip the supply.
In 2020 Isinnova, a research and innovation company based in Brescia, Italy, began the Easy COVID project in order to respond to the shortage of medical equipment. The team began by creating much sought-after venturi valves, and then expanded the project to make a universal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine which could be used globally. Isinnova created the Charlotte valve that could be fitted to a Decathlon off-the-shelf snorkelling mask. This is a 3D printed Charlotte Valve prototype, created by Isinnova.
In 2020 Isinnova, a research and innovation company based in Brescia, Italy, began the Easy COVID project in order to respond to the shortage of medical equipment. The team began by creating much sought-after venturi valves, and then expanded the project to make a universal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine which could be used globally. Isinnova created the Charlotte valve that could be fitted to a Decathlon off-the-shelf snorkelling mask. This is a 3D printed Charlotte Valve prototype, created by Isinnova.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Prototype Charlotte Valve |
| Materials and techniques | 3D printed common filament PLA (polylactic). |
| Brief description | Sustainable 3D Printed Charlotte Valve for respirator, 2020. |
| Physical description | 3D printed grey valve. |
| Production type | Prototype |
| Credit line | Given by Cristian Fracassi - Isinnova SRL |
| Summary | The Coronavirus pandemic, with high transmission rates and quick deterioration in health for many infected, put a vast strain on resources globally. As the health crisis worsened demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) and treatment options quickly began to outstrip the supply. In 2020 Isinnova, a research and innovation company based in Brescia, Italy, began the Easy COVID project in order to respond to the shortage of medical equipment. The team began by creating much sought-after venturi valves, and then expanded the project to make a universal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine which could be used globally. Isinnova created the Charlotte valve that could be fitted to a Decathlon off-the-shelf snorkelling mask. This is a 3D printed Charlotte Valve prototype, created by Isinnova. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CD.53-2021 |
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| Record created | May 21, 2021 |
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