Just follow these steps: 1. Click on “Manage your pledge”. 2. Add the corresponding amount of the add-on to the total of “Your current pledge”. 3. Confirm your new total and keep the same reward option.

Example: if your current pledge is $99 for 1 UVMask and you want 10x additional filter pads, add $12 to your current $99 pledge, for a total of $111.

If you want 10x additional filters and 1x carrying case, the total would be $99+$12+$15= $126 (These amounts will vary depending on your original pledge and desired add-ons.)

Add-ons: - Add $12 for 10x additional filter pads - Add $15 for 1x hard carrying case - Add $15 for 1x extra front shell

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If for any reason, UM Systems does not ship your UVMask to you, we will fully refund your money.

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If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you have 30 calendar days from the date of delivery to request a refund.

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With a combined high filtration efficiency rate, UVMask is tested to be effective in inactivating airborne pathogens. That said, we are actively working with accredited bodies to validate these findings.

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UVMask is the first in the market that not only purifies and filters all the air you breathe, but also the air you exhale. With its patent-pending UV-C Sterile-Vortex technology and CE-FFP2 filter, UVMask effectively purifies the air that is breathed.

No other mask features a powerful enough UV-C light to purify air in real-time. UVMask’s 2x 265nm 25,000µW (25mW) purifies air over 10x faster than you can breathe.

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Yes. We ship worldwide and we use EU-friendly shipping carriers as well.

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We have the SGS Lab CE-FFP2 certification. This is according to EU standards and equivalent to the N95. We also have FDA certification for the food-grade silicone for the mask’s inner layer.

See current certificates from our supply chain: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_Z1NGHIS7tb7GxfMlPJyqHTpj21shPY2?usp=sharing

Please note we are still in the process of conducting further tests, such as NIOSH and EPA. We will share these as soon as we obtain them.

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Shipping will start in October 2020.

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For UVMask we have adopted a multibarrier approach. This means that whatever pathogen isn’t neutralized with Air-Filtration (first layer) is surely inactivated by our UV-C enhanced patent-pending Sterile-Vortex technology (second layer).

During the past 40 years, UV-C light has been used to purify drinking water, wastewater, air, pharmaceutical products, and surfaces against various human pathogens, contamination, particulate matters.

While UVMask’s UV-C light purifies the air you breathe in and out, we have made sure that it is 100% safe for humans.

We designed & developed high-grade UVMask to help you breathe the highest air quality regardless of your location or situation

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Our filter is not just a PM2.5 filter. PM2.5 is an understatement. UVMask’s filters are CE-FFP2 (EU standard same as N95). This is a much higher standard than PM2.5. PM2.5 filters only block 25-micron particles. FFP2 filters 0.3-micron particulates with an efficiency of 95%. That’s an improvement of over 8,300%.

See here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_Z1NGHIS7tb7GxfMlPJyqHTpj21shPY2?usp=sharing

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With normal usage, the UVMask CE-FFP2 air filters offer 40-50 hours of protection before filtration efficiency starts to drop.

How often you change filters depends on how you use your UVMask. See the recommendations below:

*Low use (occasional use while going out in public): Change every 2-3 weeks
*Medium use (wearing consistently over the course of a week): Change weekly
*High use (wearing for multiple hours a day):  Change daily for best protection

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UVMask comes with 2 layers of protection. The first one is a replaceable air filter that removes >95% of all pollutants, allergens, and pathogens.

The air is then sent through our patent-pending ultra-high intensity UV-C Vortex which increases air purification to >99.99% in real-time!

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The same filtration process as inhaling occurs in the reverse order (first UV-C Sterile-Vortex, then CE-FFP2 filter). So the air you breathe out is also filtered and purified.

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Sterile-Vortex technology is capable of purifying the air as it passes through the patent-pending light-sealed air vortex.

The patent-pending Sterile-Vortex technology breaks down the genetic material bringing total filtration efficiency to 99.99%

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Yes, we offer a 12-month warranty.

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UVMask uses two state-of-the-art UV-C LEDs: 265nm 25,000µW (25mW) x2 UV-C LEDs (Total 90mW) Ultra-High Intensity. The sapphire optics for the LEDs ensure the highest efficiency. Regular glass blocks 100% UVC, so sapphire is the best material to ensure UVC passes through the optics at the highest efficiency.

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The entire UVMask is patent-pending. No mask currently produced uses UV-C light at a high enough intensity, or for a long enough period of time to effectively purify the air that is breathed. Thanks to our unique patent-pending Sterile-Vortex design, any air you breathe is purified over 10x faster than the rate at which you can breathe it!

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It’s FDA-certified food-grade silicone. 100% safe for your skin.

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UVMask has a fully light-sealed design so UV light will never leak out from the inner component of sterile-vortex. Also, UV-C light in the range of 200 to 280 nm is not the same harmful UV as the primary component of sunlight that reaches us on Earth (UV-A and UV-B are dangerous).

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No, UV-C does not render ozone, or ionize or make any other chemical changes to air. See more: http://www.uvresources.com/blog/the-ultraviolet-germicidal-irradiation-uv-c-wavelength/

UV-C light also does not emit any radiation. It is not radioactive.

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You can get a pack of 10 for $12. This works out at $1.20 per filter. You can add more filters to your current pledge during the live campaign, see the instructions in the previous questions. We will offer them in the post-campaign backer survey and later on our website: https://um.systems You’ll be able to buy a cutting stencil from us as an add-on later in the campaign, allowing you to cut out a compatible filter from any N95 or KN95 masks on the market.

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The air intake and outtake of UVMask were carefully designed to be on the sides, allowing damp air to vent out from the sides without fogging up your glasses.

Yes, the mask is also comfortable to wear with (sun)glasses, with nose support and over-head straps (or over-ear) design that leaves your ears free.

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UVMask’s uniquely designed internal parts with double air intakes and optimized sound engineering allow for effortless breathability and clear sound while speaking.

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Use soft fabric with a medical alcohol spray to clean the surface gently.

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Yes, absolutely. UVMask is safe for all ages

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Yes. The first layer of protection in the UVMask is a CE-FFP2 air filter that filters 99% of all PM0.3, PM2.5, and PM10 particles. This includes air smog pollution, cigarette, and bushfire smoke.

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Jet Black and Jet White. You can choose your color in the post-campaign backer survey that we’ll be sending via email after the campaign ends.

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~3 ⅞ oz. (110g). Yes, it is designed to be comfortable even over long periods of time.

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1.5 hours (Fast charging) 2-3 hours (5V regular charging) 6 hours. This can be extended with a power bank and a USB-C cable.

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Any standard USB charging station (charger not included with UVMask). A standard USB-A to USB-C cable is included.

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Yes, we use 2x high-quality 3.7V / 1,200mA high safety standard Li-Polymer (703048) batteries. They have been tested extensively for safety. The current Li-Polymer battery technology will never explode.

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The battery is not replaceable, you need to charge it with the included USB-C cable. It lasts 6 hours on a single charge and you extend that by plugging it into any power bank.

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Yes, there are two LED indicator lights at the upper front of the UVMask. When the light is blue, it means Sterile-Vortex is working normally. When it turns red and blinks, it means the batteries are running low and charging is required. These indicator lights can be seen by the wearer of the mask just below eye level. So it’s visible but not distracting. The key is that the wearer will be able to see the battery level while using it. Battery life can also be extended with an external power bank connected with the UVMask using a standard USB-C cable.

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There is no automatic alarm. We recommend you set a reminder on your phone, depending on your typical usage pattern:

*Low use (occasional use while going out in public): Change every 2-3 weeks *Medium use (wearing consistently over the course of a week): Change weekly *High use (wearing for multiple hours a day in high risk environments): Change daily for best protection

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The mask size is universal and fits children 3 and above. No mask is recommended for babies under the age of 3.

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Yes, they are.

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No. We do not recommend washing the filter. Additional filters can be purchased from us at any time at a reasonably low cost.

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We have developed the product with your safety in mind. Hence the mask comes with two internal layers of protection. The Sterile-Vortex is 100% sealed off, followed by an inner shell ABS/PC protection layer that blocks 100% of UV-C. These two layers ensure a high level of protection in case of damage.

Apart from that, the optics design of UVMask is very specific. The UV-C LEDs point sideways and have very short range focus. So in case, the mask is broken, the UV light will not be directed at the human face, and, hence, will not do any damage.

In all cases, you can always refer to your User Manual where along with other helpful information you will see the advice not to turn the mask on, in case of visible damage.

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Yes. UVMask is rated IP54 water-resistant. Rain falls at a low pressure, so ratings in the IP54 to IP65 range are enough to keep the filter and interior components safe and dry. These ratings are also enough to stop airborne particulates from damaging the filter and components inside the enclosure.

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While the battery only lasts 6 hours, you can still wear the mask after the battery runs out. It won’t provide 99.99% purification via the UV-C Sterile-Vortex, but it will still filter 95% of particles larger than 0.3 microns thanks to the passive CE-FFP2 filter.

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Open the front shell (it’s attached by magnets, so it’s very easy to open). Gently remove the orange frame of the filter, slide out the older filter, and slide in the new filter. Put the orange frame back in place. Close the front shell.

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UVMask’s unique airway design means you can comfortably have a conversation while wearing the mask.

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1x UVMask 1x Charging Cable 10x CE-FFP2 filter pads The included items change based on your choice in Kickstarter. You can also add additional * filters * hard case * front shell and more, see the page for more details.

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Yes! UVMask comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

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Technically yes, but we do not see any benefit of doing so. UVMask already provides a 99.99% protection against all pollutants and allergens, we don’t say 100% because no test can prove that, but it is practically 100%

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UVMask is designed to fit all faces. With its ultra-soft FDA-approved medical-grade skin-like silicone face profile, it adapts to your shape. It is ergonomically designed for comfort and an airtight fit on all face shapes and sizes.

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Our design already considers this with an ultra-soft silicone face profile, which will adapt to your face, including your beard.

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6-10 liters per second (normal human breath is about 0.5 liters per breath)

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Yes. You can wear the straps both around your ears or behind your neck (recommended for active sports). You can run comfortably with UVMask correctly worn.

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Personal use is strongly recommended.

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We use two state-of-the-art UV-C LEDs (Made in Japan) in every UVMask which have a minimum lifetime of 10,000 hours. So they will probably last longer than the mask itself, therefore never needing a replacement.

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Absolutely yes. You can wear it while charging with a power bank for extended hours.

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Yes, we will offer replacement straps as add-ons and you can purchase after the campaign ends from our website at a low cost.

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Yes, just add a fixed $89 to your existing pledge for each additional mask.

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No, we don’t treat the filters with any chemicals. These are non VOC filters, 100% safe for breathing.

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Each filter has a five-year shelf life.

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Both batteries and UV-C LCDs are doubled-up for fail-safe backup, on top of the extended power. So if one fails, the other one will still work. We designed our circuit board and MCU power management logic that way to be smart enough to continue operation.

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UV light is a form of light, so it only travels in straight lines. And UV-C light is easily blocked. Standard window glass, according to the International Ultraviolet Association, will block 100% of the UV-C light. (See: https://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/q12082.html)

While air flows freely through a spiral-shaped channel, UV-C gets 100% trapped and blocked, only confined in the vortex itself. It is this patent-pending design that allowed us to put high-intensity UV-C light safely in a durable ABS/PC walled vortex shape and protected by a further layer of the inner wall in the mask. Furthermore, both UV-C LEDs in the vortex are also positioned sideways, making the projection angle parallel to the human face as an extra layer of fail-safe measure.

So to summarize, UV-C is completely 100% sealed within the vortex chamber and will never leak out and have any skin or eye contact, making it safe and robust.

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UVMask does not contain any fans or moving/vibrating parts and therefore it’s 100% silent.

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It all depends on the style of facial hair. We recommend following CDC ‘Facial Hairstyles and Filtering Facepiece’ guidelines, which can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/images/infographics/FacialHairWmaskLG.jpg

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The operation temp is -22°F (-30°C) to 140°F ( 60°C). Storage temperature -20 °F (-5 °C) to +86 °F (+30 °C).

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