JOSEPH J LINCOLN
OxyVive
I designed the OxyVive respirator during my final year of my undergrad in product design engineering at the University of Derby.
The premise was to design a gas filtering device to improve the chances of surviving a house, office or workplace fire.
Ideation
I wanted the finished concept to be as fit for purpose as possible, as such, the research phase of the project was integral to the success of my goal. I had help from the forensics department at The University of Derby, which happens to be one of the only courses which specializes in fire forensics. I also conducted mock user testing scenarios in which a smoke machine was used to fill a room with smoke and the participant must locate the OxyVive, put it on, and exit the room.
Alongside the research, many different concepts were developed and adapted to a final solution.
Advanced Prototyping
Luckily The University of Derby had pretty advanced additive manufacturing capabilities, as such I was able to not only make rough and ready prototypes but also test a realistic representation of my final concept ready for manufacture.
Aesthetics
With the use of LEDs to catch a rescuers eye, to the metallic strips which reflect the rescuers torch light, OxyvVive not only increase the likely hood you can escape the fire by yoursefl, but also help locate you in thick smoke, to ensure nonbody is left behind.