Patent attributes
The present system includes a protective hood with a vent opening and a transparent shield mounted to a front portion of the hood. In a basic configuration, a fan assembly is removably mounted to the hood and coupled to the vent opening to direct airflow within the hood. In another configuration, a fan assembly is selectively attachable to the vent opening or position. Optionally, a rear flap selectively seals the vent position when the fan assembly is detached and the rear flap partially covers a fan when the fan assembly is attached to the hood. In another configuration, a fan assembly is detachably mounted to the hood to draw an airflow into the hood. In preferred embodiments, a wearer can wear the hood with the fan assembly attached or detached.