Manufactured to shape headgear and masks

A technology for headbands and masks, applied in the field of formed headbands and masks

Active Publication Date: 2014-07-02
RESMED LTD
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These techniques are time, labor and process intensive, and the cutting or trimming process also often results in an undesirable amount of scrap compared to the actual portion of material used, even with proper nesting of parts

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[0099] The description provided below refers to several examples that may share common features and characteristics. It should be understood that one or more features of any example may be combined with one or more features of another example. Furthermore, any single feature or combination of features in any example can constitute a further example or multiple examples.

[0100] In this specification, the term "comprising" should be understood in its "open" sense, ie, "having", and is thus not limited to its "closed" sense, ie "consisting only of " meaning. Corresponding meanings should be attributed to the corresponding terms "comprise", "comprised" and "comprises" where they appear.

[0101] 1. Headband

[0102] The figures illustrate a headgear according to an example of the disclosed technology. In the example shown, the headgear is adapted to be removably attachable to the patient interface to hold and maintain the patient interface at a desired location on the patien...

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Abstract

A headgear or headgear segments are manufactured to shape thereby producing little or no waste material. Techniques such as knitting, braiding, crocheting, and 3D printing can be used produce the headgear.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Application No. 61 / 670,495, filed July 11, 2012, and US Provisional Application No. 61 / 526,057, filed August 22, 2011. Each of the aforementioned applications is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] The technology relates to headgear and masks and methods of manufacture thereof for use in the treatment of, for example, sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV). Background technique [0004] Masks used for the treatment of SDB such as sleep apnea (OSA) are typically held on the patient's head by a headgear. The headgear typically includes one or more headgear straps adapted to engage the mask and hold the mask in place on the patient's face. Additionally, the headgear should be comfortable to enable the patient to wear the mask at night ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61M16/06A62B18/02
CPCA61M16/06A61M2016/0661A61M16/0683A62B18/084A61M2205/0216A61M2207/00A61M16/0622A61M16/0633A61M16/0688D04B1/22D10B2403/0221D10B2403/021D04B21/16D10B2403/0312D10B2501/042D04B1/225D04B7/32D04B9/44
Inventor 杰茜卡·莱亚·杜恩贾斯廷·约翰·福尔米卡安东尼·保罗·芭芭拉
Owner RESMED LTD
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