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Ergonomic and adjustable respiratory mask assembly with headgear assembly

A technology for breathing masks and components, which can be used in breathing masks, breathing masks, respirators, etc., and can solve problems such as nostril blockage

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-30
RESMED LTD
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Some of these prior art masks / cushions face significant challenges in terms of patient comfort, potential nostril blockage, stability and / or seal (especially in the bridge of the nose and cheek area) etc.

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[0108] Detailed description of the preferred embodiment

[0109] Two main embodiments are depicted in the drawings. Although some features and / or parts are the same across embodiments, some parts and / or components are different. For example, although one embodiment of the elbow assembly 60 of the present invention is shown in Fig. 1, another assembly form of the elbow assembly 60 is shown in Fig. 6a-6b, and other differences will be as follows describe. Furthermore, several alternatives with respect to different parts and / or components are also described below and these alternatives should be considered as additional preferred embodiments of the present invention.

[0110] As shown in Figures 1-4, a nasal mask 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a frame 20 and a liner 40, preferably the liner 40 is detachably connected to the frame 20 Alternatively, the liner 40 can be permanently attached to the bracket 20 by co-molding or over-molding ...

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Abstract

A breathing mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface adapted to face the patient. The bracket includes a body provided with a through hole for introducing breathable gas into a nasal breathing cavity. An elbow assembly is rotatably connected to the front surface of the bracket. The elbow assembly includes a swivel elbow forming an intake passage and an exhaust passage separated from the intake passage by a baffle. The elbow assembly includes an end portion that interfaces with the bore of the bracket.

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[0001] This application is a divisional application of Chinese patent application No.03133032.0 (name of invention: ergonomically adjustable respiratory mask assembly with elbow assembly; application date: April 22, 2003). [0002] Cross-Referenced Related Applications [0003] This application claims priority to US Provisional Applications Serial Nos. 60 / 377,254, 60 / 397,195, and 60 / 402,509 to Moore et al., the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. field of invention [0004] The present invention relates to nasal masks for the delivery of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation air (NPPV) and continuous positive ventilation of the nose for sleep-related breathing (SDB) disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Airway pressure (CPAP of the nose) therapy. Background of the invention [0005] In U.S. Patent Application No. 4,944,310, the teachings of nCPAP for the treatment of OSA, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by refe...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61M16/16A61M16/00A61M16/06A61M16/08A62B18/02A62B18/08
CPCA61M2210/0618A61M16/06A61M2016/0616A61M2206/14A61M16/0816A62B18/084A61M2016/0622A61M16/0683A61M16/0622A61M16/0616A61M16/0875A61M2209/06A61M16/0633A61M16/0694A61M16/0825
Inventor 安东尼·M·金萨德·纳斯尔雷恰尔·E·穆尔安德鲁·M·普赖斯
Owner RESMED LTD
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