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| 20080202512 | Respiratory gas hose system for supplying a respiratory gas - A flexible respiratory gas tube arrangement for supplying a respiratory gas to a person includes a flexible tube, a heater to heat the gas as it is delivered through the tube, a first connector provided to one end of the tube and adapted to connect the tube with a breathing mask, and a second connector provided to the other end of the tube and adapted to connect the tube with a CPAP device. The second connector includes a first portion that provides a respiratory gas passage and a second portion that provides integrated contact elements by which power is supplied to the heater. The contact elements are adapted to be engaged with a power supply provided on the CPAP device for supplying power to said heater. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080264413 | CONNECTORS FOR CONNECTING COMPONENTS OF A BREATHING APPARATUS - A breathing apparatus includes components, including, but not limited to, a flow generator, a patient interface, and a delivery conduit. A connector for connecting components of the breathing apparatus includes a male connector, including a recess, extending from a first component, and a female connector, including a lever pivotally connected thereto, extending from a second component. The connector may instead include a first component including a channel; and a second component including at least one retractable pin to engage the channel upon insertion of the first component into the second component. The connector may instead include a first component having at least one retractable projection; and a second component having an aperture. The first component is configured to be inserted into the second component so that the projection is retracted upon engagement of the first and second components, and projects into the aperture upon alignment of the projection and the aperture. A switch may indicate a connection state of the connector. The switch includes a ring provided in an end of the first or second component and the ring includes a projection extending through an aperture in the end of the first or second component. The projection is movable between a first position and a second position to indicate the state of the connector. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080295829 | BRIDGE ELEMENT FOR LUNG IMPLANT - A bridging element is utilized to hold and secure a device passing between the ribs of a patient and into the lung. The bridging element may comprise a hole or other fitting to secure the device positioned in the lung. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080302361 | TUB FOR HUMIDIFIER - A humidifier includes a tub. The tub includes a base plate; a tub base; a seal between the base plate and the tub base; and a latch mechanism that connects the base plate to the tub base so that the base plate is engaged with the seal. The latch mechanism may include an overcenter latch pivotably attached to the tub base and latch tabs formed on the base plate, the overcenter latch engaging the latch tabs in the connected position to connect the base plate to the tub base. The latch mechanism may alternatively include resilient tabs on the tub base, the resilient tabs elastically biasing the base plate toward the tub base upon connection of the base plate to the tub base. The resilient tabs may include tamper evident projections that indicate that the base plate has been disconnected from the tub base. The base plate may be stainless steel and be formed by stamping. The base plate may include a stamped ring. The humidifier further includes a tub lid configured to cover the tub to form a water container. A cradle receives the water container. A hinged lid on the cradle is pivotable between an open position permitting insertion of the water container into the cradle and a closed position covering the inserted water container. A heating element contacts the base plate when the water container is inserted into the cradle. The humidifier is connectable to a flow generator of a CPAP device. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090020117 | BREATHING GAS SUPPLY DEVICE - A breathing gas supply device is provided which can be taken apart for cleaning purposes. The breathing gas supply device has a modular design in the form of a breathing gas module ( | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090145429 | ERGONOMIC AND ADJUSTABLE RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY WITH ELBOW ASSEMBLY - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface adapted in use to face the patient. The frame includes a main body providing an aperture therethrough for the introduction of breathable gas into a nasal breathing cavity. An elbow assembly is swivelably coupled to the front surface of the frame. The elbow assembly includes a swivel elbow that defines an intake port and an exhaust port separated from the intake port using a baffle. The elbow assembly includes an end portion that interfaces with the aperture of the frame. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090173343 | Nasal Respiratory Mask System and Connection/Disconnection Means Used Therein - The present invention relates to a nasal respiratory mask system comprising: a nasal mask that is tightly attached to the face of a user and serves as means for leading positive-pressure breathing gas to the nose of the user, a frame to keep the nasal mask at a predetermined position, and a headgear that is mounted on the head in order to attach the nasal mask tightly to the face; wherein, the headgear comprises, on the tip thereof, a headgear strap for adjusting the length of the headgear, the headgear strap comprises a headgear fastener that serves as means for connection/disconnection with the frame, the frame comprises a fastener catch that engages with the headgear fastener, and the fastener catch comprises an axisymmetric guide whose (rotation) axis is the insertion direction of the headgear fastener. The present invention provides a nasal respiratory mask system with which a headgear can be easily connected at the beginning of wearing, twisting of the headgear during wearing is prevented, and disassembly upon daily washing is easy. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090205653 | Breathing System - Breathing equipment ( | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090255532 | ADAPTERS FOR USE WITH AN ANESTHETIC VAPORIZER - Adapters are provided for establishing fluid communication between an anesthetic agent container and an anesthetic vaporizer having a fluid port. The adapter may be mountable on the vaporizer to cooperate with the spout of an anesthetic agent container or may be mountable on an anesthetic agent container to cooperate with the fluid port of an anesthetic vaporizer to provide a sealing and/or retaining relationship therebetween. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090266357 | RESPIRATORY CONNECTOR AND ARRANGEMENT FOR CONNECTING AN INSPIRATORY TUBE AND AN EXPIRATORY TUBE TO A MEDICAL APPARATUS - A respiratory connector for connecting an inspiratory tube and an expiratory tube to a coupling point of a medical apparatus is disclosed here. The respiratory connector includes a base element and two channels inside the base element, one of the channels is for an inspiratory flow and another is for an expiratory flow. The respiratory connector also includes a first sealable zone for sealing the base element with the coupling point and a second sealable zone at a distance from the first sealable zone for sealing with the coupling point. Both channels at least partly extend inside the base element between the first sealable zone and the second sealable zone. An arrangement for connecting an inspiratory tube and an expiratory tube to a medical apparatus is also disclosed. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090272380 | EXHAUST PORT ASSEMBLY FOR A PRESSURE SUPPORT SYSTEM - An exhaust port assembly comprising a conduit carries a flow of gas. A vent assembly having a fixed exhaust area is provided on the conduit for venting a flow of exhaust gas from within the conduit to ambient atmosphere. The vent assembly is configured so as to minimize noise associated with the flow of exhaust gas passing to atmosphere, diffuse the flow of exhaust gas passing to ambient atmosphere over a relatively large area, and minimize the area occupied by the venting assembly on the conduit. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090293869 | MASK AND HEADGEAR CONNECTOR - A connector arrangement joining a respiratory mask and headgear is adapted for single-handed disengagement by the patient. A first, rigid connector part is formed into the rigid mask frame, with a mating second connector attached to a strap of the headgear. The connectors are held away from the patient's face by the connection to the mask frame. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100116271 | Apparatus and methods for simultaneous delivery of oxygen and inhaled medication - An adapter for quickly connecting a secondary delivery device to a primary delivery mask is provided. In various embodiments, the adapter includes a hollow body and at least one connection pin. The hollow body includes an open distal end, an open proximal end sized to frictionally mate with an outlet of the secondary delivery device, and an interior chamber extending a length of the body. The at least one connection pin extends from the distal end of the body, substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis of the body. Additionally, the at least one connection pin is structured and sized to frictionally fit within a respective one of a plurality of mask ports formed in the primary delivery mask such that the distal end of the body covers the remaining mask ports. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100147296 | Port Sealing Cartridge for Medical Ventilating and Aspirating Devices - There is provided a port sealing cartridge that allows for insertion of a catheter or other medical device into an endotracheal tube and thence the patient's lungs through an available access port. The port sealing cartridge has a primary and a secondary seal or collar that sequentially provide a pressure seal as a medical device is inserted through them and into the system. An optional tethered dust cover may also be used on the proximal end of the port seal cartridge. The port seal cartridge may desirably be fitted with a quick-connection so that it may be easily removed, disposed of and replaced. The port seal may be used for access to a patient's lungs with a bronchoalveolar catheter, bronchoscope or other medical device for treatment or sampling of the respiratory tract. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100147297 | Quick Connect Fitting for Respiratory Devices - There is provided a novel fitting having male and female ends and a tapered internal luer-type seal. The male fitting end has a periphery upon which is mounted at least one boss. The female fitting end has a slot into which the boss may be inserted. At the bottom of the slot is a stop to limit the insertion depth of the boss. The male and female ends may then be rotated relative to each other to move the boss into a window on the female end. The window has a frame and the upper frame is angled slightly, corresponding to the boss, which serves to draw the male end farther in to the female end. The window has a side frame that stops the rotational movement of the boss. When the movement of the boss is stopped, the male and female tapers are in substantially leak-free contact. There is also provided a closed suction catheter using the novel fitting, such that the catheter may be easily and quickly removed and replaced. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100252035 | RESPIRATORY TUBE ASSEMBLY - A respiratory tube assembly includes a three-way connector having first to third connecting sections, a container defining a receiving chamber and having a container surrounding wall and a projection projecting into the receiving chamber, a cover connected to the third connecting section and including a tubular recess, a recess bottom wall having a water-discharge opening, and an outer surrounding wall engaged detachably to the container surrounding wall, a valve head disposed movably within the tubular recess, and a valve rod extending into the receiving chamber. The valve head abuts against the third connecting section when the valve rod abuts against the projection so that the tubular recess communicates fluidly with the receiving chamber through the water-discharge opening. An inner tubular unit extends through the first and second connecting sections. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100269822 | Quick Release Connector - A quick release connector joining a snorkel and a strap is provided. The quick release connector comprises a first fixing member and a second fixing member. The first fixing member comprises a fixing ring and an embedded portion. The fixing ring is adapted to encircle the snorkel. The second fixing member comprises a fixation clip, a pressing portion, and a buckle portion. The fixation clip is adapted to be clamped to the strap, and the pressing portion and the buckle portion are adapted to join together to receive the embedded portion. Thereby, the snorkel and the strap are joined for the connection between the first fixing member and the second fixing member. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100294275 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT - The present invention relates to a coupling arrangement for a system for endotracheal ventilation of a patient, which system comprises an endotracheal tube and a manifold ( | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110120460 | SYSTEM FOR RESPIRATING PATIENTS - A respiration system ( | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110265791 | ERGONOMIC AND ADJUSTABLE RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY WITH ELBOW ASSEMBLY - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface adapted in use to face the patient. The frame includes a main body providing an aperture therethrough for the introduction of breathable gas into a nasal breathing cavity. An elbow assembly is swivelably coupled to the front surface of the frame. The elbow assembly includes a swivel elbow that defines an intake port and an exhaust port separated from the intake port using a baffle. The elbow assembly includes an end portion that interfaces with the aperture of the frame. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120000465 | Indicator Arrangement, Regulator Release Button, and Breathing Apparatus - An indicator arrangement for a regulator removably connectable to a facemask in a breathing apparatus, the indicator arrangement including: at least one release button comprising a body operationally engaged with at least one component of the regulator and configured to be actuated by a user to detach the regulator from the facemask, wherein at least a portion of the body is configured to facilitate transmission of light from at least one light source; and wherein the light is visible on or through at least one external surface of the body of the at least one release button. A regulator release button and breathing apparatus are also disclosed. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120132200 | Self rescuer including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and breathing air monitor (BAM) - A smart light comprising:
| 05-31-2012 |
| 20120204869 | MASK AND HEADGEAR CONNECTOR - A connector arrangement joining a respiratory mask and headgear is adapted for single-handed disengagement by the patient. A first, rigid connector part is formed into the rigid mask frame, with a mating second connector attached to a strap of the headgear. The connectors are held away from the patient's face by the connection to the mask frame. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120227736 | RESPIRATORY SYSTEM CONNECTOR - The invention concerns a respiratory ventilation connector for connection in the flow path between a patient interface and one or more fluid conduits in a respiratory ventilation system. The connector has first and second opposing body portions joined together so as to define a connector body having a first port, a second port and an internal passageway for fluid communication between said first and second ports. Each body portion has respective first and second spigot portions arranged in use to form an upstanding circumferential spigot formation about the first port. The spigot formation has an internal diameter which is greater than the diameter of the port so as to allow reception of a tubular fluid conduit within the spigot for communication with the first port in use. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120234319 | Fastening device for straps - A fastening device for a strap, including a receiving element, a clip with at least one spring element configured for a locking engagement in the receiving element, and a slide moveable relative to the clip so that movement of the slide moves the spring element out of its position of rest for releasing the locking engagement. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120272954 | ARTIFICIAL AIRWAY INTERFACES AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention provide a device, system and method for providing a connector configured for connecting to an artificial airway for use in the treatment of respiratory conditions and in assisted respirations. In an embodiment of the invention, a connector configured for connecting to an artificial airway is provided. The connector configured for connecting to an artificial airway can include an inlet conduit configured to receive supplied respiratory gas, an outlet conduit configured to allow exhaled gas to exit to ambient during use, an artificial airway side conduit configured to couple to an artificial airway and a restrictor coupled with the outlet conduit. The restrictor coupled with the outlet conduit can be an outflow variable restrictor. The connector further can include a reducer coupled with the outlet conduit. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130008439 | ELBOW ASSEMBLY - An elbow assembly for a mask system includes an elbow including a slot and a port, an anti-asphyxia valve adapted to be received within the slot and including a flap portion adapted to selectively close the port depending on the presence of pressurized gas, and a clip member to secure the anti-asphyxia valve to the elbow. The clip member includes a slot that is adapted to interlock with a protrusion provided to the anti-asphyxia valve. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130014757 | Fast Connect Device for Oxygen Humidity Bottles and other medical containers - A medical device that is fundamentally a releasable connection system for connecting two sections of tubing together or tubing to a medical device. It includes a male fitting further comprising a male shaft or couple and a female fitting called a socket, both structures having features to permit and provide hygienic connects with the fast or quick retention. The present invention is directed to tubing connection and disconnection apparatus. The device is used for the transport of both gaseous and liquid fluids such as oxygen, air, medicine (liquid or gas) and waste and drainage lines. It provides the medical field speed for a quick reaction to patient needs and the lower cost of the manpower/labor by medical personnel which provides savings opportunities. All this continues to provide reliable, clean and hygienic connections. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130133648 | SCUBA MOUTHPIECE WITH INTEGRATED LOCKING MECHANISM - A mouthpiece polymer body comprising a distal side and a proximal side. The distal side further having a fastener element, and where the fastener element is integrated into the mouthpiece polymer body. A mouthpiece comprising at least one fastener element and a polymer body, where the fastener element is integrated as part of the polymer body. A method to demountably attach/detach a mouthpiece to a regulator comprising using the proximal side of a mouthpiece to create a mechanical advantage to open the distal side of the mouthpiece using a fulcrum. Also using the mouthpiece polymer to provide the elastic force to lock said mouthpiece onto the regulator. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130167841 | Apparatus, System, and Method of Fluid Delivery Connection - A fluid delivery connection includes a cuff to engage a port. A finger extends away from the cuff, and the finger is configured to interact with the port. A locking sleeve is movably disposed at least partially about the cuff and the finger. The locking sleeve is selectively movable between an unlocked configuration wherein the finger is movable and a locked configuration wherein the finger is secured to the port. A method of connection to a gas port includes moving a locking sleeve of a connector into an unlocked configuration. A finger of the connector is translated along the gas port and the locking sleeve is moved into a locked configuration. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130174839 | ERGONOMIC AND ADJUSTABLE RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY WITH ELBOW ASSEMBLY - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface adapted in use to face the patient. The frame includes a main body providing an aperture therethrough for the introduction of breathable gas into a nasal breathing cavity. An elbow assembly is swivelably coupled to the front surface of the frame. The elbow assembly includes a swivel elbow that defines an intake port and an exhaust port separated from the intake port using a baffle. The elbow assembly includes an end portion that interfaces with the aperture of the frame. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130199524 | HUMIDIFIER BYPASS VALVE | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130228173 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE WITH QUICK RELEASE MECHANISM - A patient interface device ( | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130284167 | PATIENT NASAL INTERFACE FOR USE WITH A NASAL AIRWAY PRESSURE SYSTEM - A patient nasal interface is provided that includes a female portion and a first registration feature. The female portion receives a male portion of a generator head. The female portion wraps around and over the male portion when the male portion is inserted into the female portion of the patient nasal interface. The first registration feature is configured for mating with a second registration feature associated with the male portion of the generator head and wherein the mating of the first registration feature with the second registration feature provides a feedback to an operator upon proper insertion of the male portion into the female portion. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130306066 | ELBOW ASSEMBLY - An elbow assembly for a mask system includes an elbow including a slot and a port, an anti-asphyxia valve adapted to be received within the slot and including a flap portion adapted to selectively close the port depending on the presence of pressurized gas, and a support member to secure the anti-asphyxia valve to the elbow. The support member includes a slot that is adapted to interlock with a protrusion provided to the anti-asphyxia valve. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130319409 | RESPIRATORY APPARATUS - A component ( | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130340752 | HIGH FLOW THERAPY DEVICE UTILIZING A NON-SEALING RESPIRATORY INTERFACE AND RELATED METHODS - A gas delivery conduit adapted for fluidly connecting to a respiratory gases delivery system in a high flow therapy system, the gas delivery conduit includes a first connector adapted for connecting to the respiratory gases delivery system, a second connector adapted for connecting to a fitting of a patient interface, tubing fluidly connecting the first connector to the second connector where the first connector has a gas inlet adapted to receive the supplied respiratory gas, one of electrical contacts and temperature contacts integrated into the first connector. The gas delivery conduit further can include a sensing conduit integrated into the gas delivery conduit, where the first connector of the gas delivery conduit is adapted to allow the user to couple the first connector with the respiratory gases delivery system in a single motion. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140034049 | RESPIRATORY ASSEMBLY INCLUDING LATCHING MECHANISM - Respiratory assemblies are disclosed that include first and second respiratory components and a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism is capable of engaging at least one retaining feature of a respiratory component, thereby impeding disengagement of the first respiratory component from the second respiratory component. Upon application of force to the actuator, the at least one latch is capable of disengaging from the retaining feature, thereby allowing disengagement of the first respiratory component from the second respiratory component. Respiratory components including or adapted to work with such latching mechanisms are also disclosed. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140090643 | PORTS CAP FOR MASK ASSEMBLY - A ports cap for a mask assembly includes two closure portions adapted to seal respective ports of the mask assembly, a bridge piece that joins the two closure portions, and two gripping tabs extending outwardly from respective closure portions. Each gripping tab includes one or more ribs on at least one side thereof. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140096768 | RESPIRATORY MASK - A respiratory mask includes a mask body and an air inlet connector. The mask body is formed with an air inlet. The air inlet connector is integrally formed at the air inlet. The respiratory mask can be direct connected to an oxygen tube, an air storage bag, a mist spray tank, a medicine feed tank or a standard air tube of 22 mm, without the need for a separate connector. The respiratory mask decreases the number of the parts and is easy to operate for medical workers to change different pipes, without changing the respiratory mask. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140102449 | MOUNTING UNIT FOR A BLOWER DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR INTERCHANGING A BLOWER DEVICE BETWEEN VARIOUS MOUNTING UNITS - A mounting unit for use with a portable blower device and a system of a simple portable blower device that is interchangeable with a plurality of mounting devices. The portable blower device has a gas flow generator for providing a flow of gas to a mask for delivery of gas flow to an airway of a patient. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140116432 | ELBOW FOR A RESPIRATION MASK | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140137860 | Three Way Oxygen Therapy Connector for Administering Nebulized Medication - A three-way air flow connector element is provided for operably introducing nebulized medication into an existing oxygen therapy line, which does not require the user to remove the oxygen line to administer the medication. The connector comprises a first and second female connector end and a third male connector end. The first female connector end is adapted to connect to an oxygen line while the third male connector end is adapted to connect to a patient mask, whereby oxygen can be delivered to the patient therethrough. The second female connector end is an operably opened conduit through which a nebulized medication can be introduced to the patient. This end is capped and removably opened by a medical professional, whereby the patient is not deprived of oxygen when connection is made with a nebulizer or similar oral medication delivery system. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140137861 | VENTILATOR DEVICE - A ventilator with integrated breathing air humidifier has at least two defined air pathways provided in the breathing air humidifier, wherein the breathing air humidifier is installed and fixed on a horizontal surface of the ventilator. The ventilator with integratable breathing air humidifier has a breathing air humidifier with at least a top part and a bottom part, wherein a water reservoir is provided in the bottom part, and wherein the top part cannot be removed from the bottom part when the unit is in at least one operating mode. The ventilator may have an air humidifier with at least one water reservoir, and at least one filing device for the water reservoir in the breathing air humidifier, wherein the filing device can be operated with one hand and/or opened with one hand. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140230813 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A CPAP system for supplying humidified gases to a user is disclosed in which various interfaces are described for gas delivery. A mask cushion including a deformable cushion and thin sheath is described. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140230814 | BREATHING MASK FOR FEEDING A BREATHING GAS TO A MASK USER AND DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING BREATHING GAS - Breathing mask for supplying a breathing gas to a user of a mask includes a sealing lip to seal a mask support zone, a mask base body to form a mask interior chamber and a connector to connect at least one breathing gas line. The mask base body and/or the connector is provided with at least one de-coupling structure formed of an elastomer material. The de-coupling structure allows a relative movement between a mask body-sided circumferential foot portion of the sealing lip and the breathing gas line in at a tilt angle of at least 5°. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140246021 | Connection System for a Respiratory Humidifier - A connecting system for connecting a ventilation tube to a respiratory humidifier ( | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140251328 | Methods and Systems for Managing a Patient Move - This disclosure describes systems and methods for managing a move of a patient being monitored or treated by a medical system, such as a medical ventilator. The disclosure describes a novel approach for preventing a patient from being moved from a first location to second different location that is connected to a monitoring and/or treatment system, before all of the necessary hoses have been disconnected from the patient. Further, the disclosure describes a novel approach of ensuring that all of the necessary hoses are reconnected to a patient being monitored or treated by a monitoring and/or treatment system after being moved from the first location to the second different location. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140261412 | HEADGEAR CONNECTION ASSEMBLY FOR A RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a main body and a side frame member provided on each lateral side of the main body. The main body provides an orifice therethrough for the introduction of breathable gas into a nasal breathing cavity and a collar that substantially surrounds the orifice. At least one of the side frame members includes an integrally formed locking clip receiver assembly. The frame is formed by molding such that mold components of a mold can be withdrawn along a single plane to separate the mold from the collar and the locking clip receiver assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283826 | Quick Release Magnetic Clasp for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Interface Devices - A respiratory mask for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. The device is suitable for use by the elderly and/or persons of limited dexterity who otherwise may not be able to effectively manipulate standard attachment devices of the type found on commonly available CPAP masks. The device utilizes both magnetic attraction and a receiver slot and hook method of binding one connector to a mating receiving connector. The joint between the two portions acts as a rotating pivot assembly that can disengage the device working as a simple lever once the release spur is actuated. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140283827 | CONNECTORS FOR CONNECTING COMPONENTS OF A BREATHING APPARATUS - A breathing apparatus includes components, including, but not limited to, a flow generator, a patient interface, and a delivery conduit. A connector for connecting components of the breathing apparatus includes a male connector, including a recess, extending from a first component, and a female connector, including a lever pivotally connected thereto, extending from a second component. A switch indicates a connection state of the connector. The switch includes a ring provided in an end of the first or second component and the ring includes a projection extending through an aperture in the end of the first or second component. The projection is movable between a first position and a second position to indicate the state of the connector. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140305433 | PATIENT INTERFACE WITH SNAP-FIT CONNECTOR - A connector ( | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140331999 | OPENABLE HELMET OF NON-INVASIVE VENTILATION OF PATIENTS | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140332000 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE ELBOW CONNECTOR - A connector ( | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140338664 | ERGONOMIC AND ADJUSTABLE RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY WITH FRAME - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface, opposite the front surface, and adapted in use to face the patient. The frame defines an inner wall and an outer wall extending from the rear surface, the inner and outer walls being spaced to define a channel therebetween. A cushion is removably attachable to the frame such that the cushion and frame are repeatably engagable with and disengagable from one another. The cushion includes a side wall to be inserted into the channel of the frame, the side wall having a first interlocking surface that engages a second interlocking surface provided in the channel when the cushion and frame are engaged with one another. The first and second interlocking surfaces interlock with one another to removably attach the cushion to the frame. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140345611 | CONNECTION SYSTEM - A connector for use in an electronic vaporizer system is disclosed. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140373834 | MASK AND HEADGEAR CONNECTOR - A connector arrangement joining a respiratory mask and headgear is adapted for single-handed disengagement by the patient. A first, rigid connector part is formed into the rigid mask frame, with a mating second connector attached to a strap of the headgear. The connectors are held away from the patient's face by the connection to the mask frame. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150007815 | VENTILATOR SYSTEM - Described herein is a modular ventilator. The ventilator has modular flow control devices, which are connected to fluid inlet adapters. The modular flow control devices have sensors for controlling fluid flow through the modular flow control devices. The fluid inlet adapters are removable, and can include magnetic indicators, and the ventilator can identify the fluid from the magnetic indicator. The ventilator can also contain or be connected to a device having a low-noise blower. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150007816 | CUSHION TO FRAME ASSEMBLY MECHANISM - A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways including: a cushion member that includes a face contacting portion, a retaining structure and a resiliently flexible lip; and a frame member, wherein the retaining structure and the frame member are repeatedly engageable with and disengageable from one another, wherein a gas chamber is formed at least in part by engagement of the cushion member and the frame member, and wherein the resiliently flexible lip is configured to provide a sealing force between the cushion member and the frame member. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150013675 | MASK ASSEMBLY - A mask assembly includes a mask frame including a lower portion and a neck extending from the lower portion, a cushion provided to the mask frame and adapted to contact a patient's face, a forehead support assembly provided to the neck of the mask frame, the forehead support assembly including a forehead support and a forehead pad provided to the forehead support, and an elbow assembly provided to the mask frame. The neck includes a pair of side walls spaced apart from one another along an entire length of the neck, the side walls providing an open space therebetween along the entire length of the neck that opens towards a front side of the mask assembly. The pair of side walls comprise an upper converging section wherein the pair of side walls converge towards one another in a downward direction. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150040897 | Respiratory Humidifier - A respiratory humidifier ( | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150040898 | CONNECTOR FOR RESPIRATORY DUCTS - The invention concerns a connector for connecting respiratory ducts together such that they are placed in fluid communication. The connector comprises a first conduit having a female connector end and a second conduit having a male connector end adapted to be received within the female connector end of the first conduit such that the male and female connector ends form a common conduit having an inner surface formed at least in part by the male connector end. The male connector has a retaining formation which is adapted to abut a corresponding formation of the female connector so as to resist separation of the first and second conduits whilst permitting relative rotation there-between when connected. The inner surface of the male connector may comprise a gas washed surface in use. The engagement formation is preferably a recessed area of the female connector, which may be generally annular in shape. In one embodiment, the member(s) may comprise a valve seat. The invention also concerns a breathing circuit comprising the connector. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150040899 | Compact Self-Contained Automated MDI Adapters or Units for Ventilators - A portable unit for providing automated delivery of medication to a ventilator circuit that runs between a mechanical ventilator and a patient is provided. The portable unit includes: a housing configured to releasably hold an inhaler containing the medication, wherein the inhaler is in fluid communication with the ventilator circuit; an actuator at least partially in the housing and in communication with the inhaler to deliver medication from the inhaler to the ventilator circuit for a respective patient; a controller programmed to control an amount and/or frequency of medication delivery from the inhaler to the ventilator circuit for a respective patient, the controller configured to actuate the actuator to deliver the medication from the inhaler to the ventilator circuit at the programmed amount and/or frequency; and a display for displaying the amount and/or frequency of medication delivery and an amount of medication remaining in the inhaler, wherein the display is dynamically updated by the controller. Diagnostic devices are also disclosed that: 1) administer an agent to gas to be inhaled; 2) detect/measure exhaled gas; and/or 3) determine a state or condition of a patient based on the detected/measured exhaled gas. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150053206 | Half Facepiece - A half facepiece respirator has a shaped support piece supporting and fixing the position of a particle or paper filter insert or outsert with either the support piece or the particle filter incorporating a face sealing component. Placed within the shaped support piece, a grille may be placed in the lower section of the shaped support piece. Additionally the half facepiece includes a head harness having a release mechanism. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150068519 | JET PUMP ADAPTOR FOR VENTILATION SYSTEM - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an adaptor or attachment which is suitable for integration into the patient circuit of a ventilation system, such as a non-invasive open ventilation system, is configured for attachment to any standard ventilation mask, and is outfitted with a jet pump which creates pressure and flow by facilitating the entrainment of ambient air. The adaptor comprises a base element and a nozzle element which are operatively coupled to each other. The base element further defines a throat and at least one entrainment port facilitating a path of fluid communication between the throat and ambient air. The nozzle element includes a jet nozzle, and a connector which is adapted to facilitate the fluid coupling of the nozzle element to a bi-lumen tube of the patient circuit. The connector includes both a delivery port and a sensing port. The jet nozzle and the delivery port collectively define a delivery line or lumen which fluidly communicates with the throat of the base element, and is placeable into fluid communication with the delivery lumen of the bi-lumen tube. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150068520 | INTERFACE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING GAS FLOW FOR SUBJECT BREATHING AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING ANESTHETIC AGENT TO THE INTERFACE DEVICE - An interface device for supplying a gas flow for breathing is disclosed herein. The device includes at least one socket for detachably connecting an apparatus for supplying anesthetic agent, at least one gas output opening for delivering the fresh gas to the apparatus, and at least one gas input opening for receiving the fresh gas mixed with anesthetic agent. The device also includes a connection valve and at least four ports in flow communication with the valve, a first port receiving the gas, a second port providing a communication with the output opening, a third port providing a communication with the input opening, and a fourth port providing a communication for breathing, the valve having a first operational state disconnecting communication between the first and second port, and a second operational state providing communication between the first and second port, but also between the third and fourth port. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150075523 | COUPLING DEVICE FOR A BREATHING APPARATUS - A coupling device for a breathing apparatus, characterized in that a connecting device is inseparably connected to the regulator hose, and can be coupled with at least two couplers, each having a flow check valve, for connection to a breathing gas source. Other aspects are described and claimed. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150075524 | COMBINATION CPAP AND RESUSCITATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A combination positive airway pressure (PAP) or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and resuscitation system and related methods. The systems can be well-suited for use in providing CPAP therapy for a neonate or infant patient, with the ability to also provide resuscitation therapy at a peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) as needed or desired without switching to another system or switching the patient interface. The system can include an expiratory pressure device capable of regulating a positive end expiration pressure (PEEP) of the system, which preferably can also induce pressure oscillations relative to a mean PEEP. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150083123 | Nasal Cannula with Pressure Monitoring - A nasal cannula assembly includes a breathing gas supply lumen assembly splitting into a first inspiratory gas lumen and a second inspiratory gas lumen. An inspiratory gas nasal end portion is in fluid communication with the first inspiratory gas lumen and a second inspiratory gas lumen. The inspiratory gas nasal end portion has a pair of nasal prongs extending outwardly therefrom. An expiratory gas assembly splits into a first expiratory gas lumen and a second expiratory gas lumen. An expiratory gas nasal end portion is in fluid communication with the first expiratory gas lumen and a second expiratory gas lumen. A passage is disposed across the inspiratory nasal end portion from the pair of nasal prongs. The passage provides fluid communication between the inspiratory nasal end portion and the expiratory nasal end portion. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150083124 | RESPIRATORY PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE AND HEADGEAR CONNECTION APPARATUS - An improved connection apparatus is structured to extend between a mask ( | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150083125 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A nasal cannula assembly is disclosed having a face mount part, in use resting against a user's face, which includes at least one nasal prong capable of being fitted into a person's nares. The cannula assembly also includes a manifold part, in fluid communication with the face mount part, having a single horizontal side gases entry. In particular, this cannula assembly is for supplying heated, humidified gases to a patient suffering from COPD. A tie or lanyard is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus such as a nasal cannula, face or nasal mask or tracheostomy connector. The tie or lanyard transfers the weight of the conduits supplying gases to the breathing assistance apparatus from the breathing assistance apparatus and distributes it onto the neck of the patient. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150090260 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A humidifier and humidity sensor is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus. The humidity sensor preferably includes means to sense absolute humidity, relative humidity and/or temperature at both the patient end and humidifier end. The humidifier may also include provision to both control independently the humidity and temperature of the gases. Further, a chamber manifold is disclosed to facilitate easy connection of the humidifier to various outlets, inlets and sensors. A heated conduit is described which provides a more effective temperature profile along its length. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150096560 | USABILITY FEATURES FOR RESPIRATORY HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - A humidification system for delivering humidified gases to a user can include a heater base, humidification chamber having an inlet, outlet, and associated fluid conduit, and breathing circuit including a supply conduit, inspiratory conduit, and optional expiratory conduit. The humidification system can include various features to help make set-up less difficult and time-consuming. For example, the supply conduit, inspiratory conduit, and optional expiratory conduit can be coupled into a one-piece circuit to aid set-up. Various components can be color-coded and can have corresponding structures to indicate which components should be connected to one another during set-up. Such features can also help make the set-up process more intuitive for an operator, which can reduce the need for specialized training and reduce the number of potential errors. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150096561 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR AIRWAY MANAGEMENT - Devices and methods for airway management are described herein where a barrier may be delivered and deployed along an endotracheal tube to prevent aspiration or passage of fluids and debris into the trachea in patients who are intubated. Generally, the barrier apparatus may comprise an expandable barrier assembly configured to be positioned over or around an endotracheal tube, a pushing assembly having a handle and a first shaft extending therefrom, and a holding member securable to the endotracheal tube and slidingly engagable with the pushing assembly. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150107586 | Quick-Release Coupling Structure Between Gas Delivery Tube and Respiratory Mask - A quick-release coupling structure between a gas delivery tube and a respiratory mask includes a connecting member assembled to the respiratory mask and a pipe-end joint detachably coupled to the connecting member. The connecting member has two bendable tongues each having a protuberance formed on an outer surface thereof. The pipe-end joint has two sockets for receiving the tongues, and the sockets are provided with resilient members that press upon the tongues and can resiliently retract. The pipe-end joint has two retaining recesses at the sockets for retaining the protuberances. When the pipe-end joint is combined with the connecting member, the protuberances are retained by the retaining recesses. When the resilient members are pressed inward, the tongues retract and the protuberances leave the retaining recesses, so the pipe-end joint can be easily detached. Thereby, easy attachment and detachment between the gas delivery tube and the respiratory mask can be achieved. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150122254 | MASK WITH REMOVABLE HEADGEAR CONNECTOR - A mask for delivering breathable gas to a patient at positive pressure to treat sleep disordered breathing, may comprise: a rigid mask frame having a bore and an interfacing structure, the interfacing structure being located on the rigid mask frame and along a peripheral edge of the bore, said mask frame having no built-in or integral headgear attachment points; a sealing cushion provided to the rigid mask frame and adapted to form a seal with the patient's face, the rigid mask frame and the sealing cushion together forming, at least partly, a breathing cavity; and a headgear connector adapted to engage the interfacing structure with a snap-fit, said headgear connector including a pair of lower headgear clip anchors adapted to be engaged with respective ones of a pair of tower headgear clips to attach a pair of lower side straps, said headgear connector including a fixed forehead support. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150128938 | DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING A FLUID PRODUCT - A fluid dispenser device including a body and a reservoir, and an opening mechanism. The device includes an inhalation piece and an inhalation trigger system that has a deformable air chamber and a trigger element, such that during inhalation through the inhalation piece, the air chamber is deformed and the trigger element actuates the opening mechanism. The air chamber has a deformable side body; an open first end including a peripheral edge that surrounds an opening forming the inlet of the hollow pouch; and a second end forming the bottom of the hollow pouch. The said second end includes a connection mechanism for connecting the air chamber to the trigger element. The side body is in the form of a bellows having bellows portions arranged axially one after another, the bellows-forming side body has bellows portions having outside and/or inside diameters that are different. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150136127 | ROTATING ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ADN RESPIRATORY GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM EMPLOYING SAME - A connection assembly for rotateably and electrically coupling an accessory to a main device includes a housing portion, a rotatable port assembly, and a wire assembly. An end of the port assembly is coupled to the accessory. The port assembly includes an electrical connector member having a first connector end electrically coupled to the accessory. The wire assembly has an electrical wire member having a first end electrically coupled to a second connector end of the electrical connector member and a second end electrically coupled to a power supply. The wire member is spooled around the port assembly and encased in a chamber defined between the housing portion and the port assembly. Rotation of the port assembly in opposite directions causes the electrical wire member to spool more and less tightly around the port assembly without causing pinching or tangling of wires. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150136128 | TRIGGER MECHANISM FOR INHALER DEVICE - The present invention relates to a dry powder inhaler device comprising a body having a guide surface formed on an inner surface thereof, a trigger having a socket with a shape complementing the guide surface, and a spring, characterized by comprising at least one retaining element ( | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150144134 | LARYNGEAL MASK HAVING A SUPRAGLOTTIC TUBE - Thus far, it has not been possible to produce laryngeal masks having a supraglottic tube as a one-piece unit. If the supraglottic tube ( | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150289598 | Buckle Assembly and Respiratory Mask Including the Same - A buckle assembly for a respiratory mask comprises a female part and a male part. The female part includes top and bottom walls and a curved vertical wall. The top wall is formed with a top pivot hole and a top guiding groove. The bottom wall is formed with a bottom pivot hole and a bottom guiding groove. The male part includes a hook section that has a free end formed with top and bottom pivot protrusions that are slidable respectively ?along the top and bottom guiding grooves into the top and bottom pivot holes, respectively, so as to bring the male part to pivot relative to the female part between a first angular position and a second angular position in which the curved vertical wall and the hook section hook to each other. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150306332 | INLINE ADAPTER FOR A RESPIRATORY THERAPY DEVICE - An adapter apparatus ( | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150328424 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150335922 | CABLE CONNECTOR FOR USE WITH A ROTATING CONNECTION - A connector system for connecting a cable having a length to an item includes a base operatively connectible to the item, the base including a channel to seat at least a portion of the cable, the channel being in operative connection with the item upon connection of the base to the item, and a rotatable member which is rotatable relative to the base. The cable is in operative connection with the rotatable member so that, as the rotating member rotates relative to the base, a bend in the cable is formed at different locations in the length of the cable such that the different locations define different lengths of the cable. The different lengths of the cable become positioned within the channel as the rotating member rotates relative to the base. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150352303 | DEVICE HAVING MANUAL RESUSCITATION AND SUCTION CAPABILITIES - Disclosed is a resuscitator including a valve assembly having a check valve arranged within a valve body, the valve body defining a gas passageway therethrough, the valve body including a first inlet, a second inlet and a first outlet, wherein the second inlet and the first outlet are axially aligned, and the first inlet is axially perpendicular to both the second inlet and the first outlet, and wherein the valve is arranged within the valve body between the second inlet and the first outlet in axial alignment with the second inlet and the first outlet; a compressible bag in fluid communication with the first inlet; a suction device removably attached to the second inlet; and an endotracheal tube removably attached to the first outlet. The suction device includes a tube arranged to be advanced through the valve and into the endotracheal tube such that the endotracheal tube can be suctioned without having to detach the endotracheal tube from the valve body. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150352310 | DUAL-CONNECTOR WYE PIECE - A wye connector has a patient coupling end. The patient coupling end has a first connector surface and a second connector surface. The first connector surface has a first diameter at an axial location along the patient coupling end. The second connector surface has a second diameter at the same axial location along the patient coupling end. The first diameter is larger than the second diameter. The second connector surface projects axially outward beyond the first connector surface. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150359987 | PATIENT INTERFACE SYSTEMS - A patient interface system for delivery of a supply of air at positive pressure to the entrance of a patient's airways for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an air delivery tube connected to a flexible portion of a plenum; a vent structure having sufficient rigidity to support its own weight under gravity and/or not to block or fold under tube movement or tube drag; and a patient interface structure. The patient interface structure includes a seal forming structure arranged on a top portion of the plenum; and a seal positioning and stabilizing structure connected to a flexible portion of the plenum. The seal-forming structure is substantially decoupled from a tube drag force. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160008560 | RECOGNITION SYSTEM FOR AN APPARATUS THAT DELIVERS BREATHABLE GAS TO A PATIENT | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160016019 | BREATHING APPARATUS EQUIPMENT - There is disclosed breathing apparatus equipment which may be in the form of a waist mountable manifold. The breathing apparatus equipment comprises a manifold having a manifold inlet port for a source of breathable gas and at least one manifold outlet port for delivering breathable gas to a user. The equipment further comprises a strap arranged to be worn by the user, and a holder coupled to the strap and having a socket. The socket is configured such that the manifold can be removably located within the socket in multiple orientations. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160038700 | AIRWAY ADAPTERS AND SUCTION CATHETER SYSTEMS - Airway adapters and suction catheter systems, and methods of using the same, are described herein. An exemplary airway adapter assembly may comprise a connector body portion having a first end and a second end. The connector body portion may define an elongate cavity having an axial center between the first and the second end. The exemplary airway adapter assembly may also comprise a valve coupled to the second end of the connector body. The exemplary airway adapter assembly may also comprise a ventilation base member comprising a tubular portion coupled to the second end of the connector body portion and ventilator port. The ventilator port may comprises a conduit having a first conduit end and a second conduit end, and the first conduit end may be coupled to the tubular portion through an articulable connection. An exemplary closed suction catheter system may comprise a suction control valve assembly and a closed suction catheter sheath. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160067430 | RESPIRATORY DEVICE HAVING FUNCTION OF DETECTING AIRFLOW PRESSURE DIFFERENCE - A respiratory device includes a host, a pressure sensor and a connecting module. The host includes a first airflow channel and a first shell. The first shell includes a communication part running through the first shell. The pressure sensor is installed in the host and connected with the communication part. The connecting module includes a second airflow channel, a filter and an airflow guiding part. The second airflow channel is in communication with the first airflow channel. The filter is used for filtering an airflow from a breathing tube. A first end of the airflow guiding part is in communication with the communication part, and the unfiltered airflow is introduced into a second end of the airflow guiding part. A pressure level of the unfiltered airflow is detected by the pressure sensor through the communication part and the airflow guiding part. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160074616 | VENTILATION TUBE UNIT FOR CONNECTION TO A MEDICAL VENTILATOR AS WELL AS A VENTILATION SYSTEM COMPRISING THE VENTILATOR AND AT LEAST ONE VENTILATION TUBE UNIT - A ventilation tube unit ( | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160082218 | SWIVEL CONNECTOR - A connector is described that may be configured to connect between a first tube and a second tube. The connector has an internal component and an external component. The external component has a first end and a second end. The first end has an external taper and an internal coupling face that may be configured to interact with the first tube and the second end may be configured to interact with the second tube. The internal component may be configured to rotate independently to the external component. The external component has a gripping region to aid the user in disconnection of the connector. An attachment mechanism may attach the second tube to the internal component. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160082295 | QUICK CONNECT PRESSURE REDUCER/CYLINDER VALVE FOR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS - A quick pressure reducer and cylinder valve or use with an SCA includes a cylinder valve that connects to a pressure vessel, a pressure reduction assembly for reducing the pressure of breathing air provided by the pressure vessel, a probe, and an inlet/latch assembly. The probe includes a notch and a threadless probe tip, and the inlet/latch includes a corresponding, receptacle and one or mom latches adapted to fit into the notch to retain the probe in the receptacle. A pushbutton switch in the receptacle is triggered by insertion of the probe tip therein, thereby providing an electrical signal. Probes of different sizes may be used to correspond to different pressure capacities, and the inlet/latch assembly may be arranged either to permit the insertion of only probe size or may be arranged to accept both sizes but to function differently based on the size of the probe. The latches are inoperable except at or below a nominal pressure. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160089553 | BREATHING EQUIPMENT TRAINING - An apparatus, breathing equipment training device, and method for breathing equipment training. The apparatus includes a shell and a diaphragm. The shell includes a first opening and a second opening. The first opening is configured to be inserted into a breathing opening in a mask to form a connection with the breathing opening of the mask. The diaphragm is inside the shell and positioned about the second opening. The diaphragm is configured to impede airflow into the shell through the second opening. The first opening can be defined by a first ellipse insertable into the breathing opening of the mask. The second opening can be defined by a second ellipse through which airflow enters into the shell. A diameter of the second ellipse can be greater than a diameter of the first ellipse. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160101252 | Bag/Valve/Mask Resuscitator Stabilizer Arm and Method of Use - A stabilizer arm for a BVM resuscitator and method of use is disclosed. The stabilizer arm provides the necessary support to the reservoir bag to enable the user to exert downward pressure on the BVM resuscitator while simultaneously squeezing the reservoir bag. Due to the presence of the stabilizer arm, this pressure pushes the facial mask downward to assist in forming a tight mask to face seal. Multiple embodiments of the stabilizer arm are disclosed. The stabilizer arm may be internal, external or integrated into the wall of the reservoir bag of the BVM resuscitator and may be retro-fitted or original equipment manufactured. The external stabilizer arm may be designed to engage the neck of the outlet port of the BVM resuscitator with an open collar or a closed collar. The internal stabilizer arm may be configured to fit BVM resuscitators having single piece or multiple piece outlet valve design. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160101256 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING THERAPY COMPLIANCE - A breathing assistance unit for providing pressurized heated humidified air to a user is configured to increase user compliance. The breathing assistance unit comprises means for generating positive emotional and cognitive states of a user about the therapy. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160114118 | NASAL ASSEMBLY - A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160121069 | RESPIRATORY MASK - A respiratory mask includes a mask body and an adjusting unit. The mask body has a frame portion, a flexible portion extending from the frame portion, and a forehead pad. The flexible portion has a mask-connecting end that is adjacent to the frame portion, and a pad-connecting end that is distal from the frame portion and connected to the forehead pad. The adjusting unit has a hardness greater than that of the flexible portion, and is removably coupled to the flexible portion for adjusting a curvature of the flexible portion and a distance between the forehead pad and the frame portion. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160136378 | Filtration Unit Useable in a Respiratory Therapy Device - A filtration module for comprises a filter housing defining two or more filter compartments. The housing has an input side with a gas inlet in fluid communication with each of the filter compartments and a gas outlet in fluid communication with each of the filter compartments. A filter element resides in each of the compartments intermediate the gas inlet to the compartment and the gas outlet from the compartment. One application for the filtration module is a respiratory therapy device. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160144144 | A PATIENT INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY DISORDERS - A patient interface system to treat a respiratory disorder of a patient, the patient interface system comprising: a positioning and stabilising structure including a back portion and a pair of upper straps extending from the back portion; and a patient interface including a patient interface frame and a pair of rigidiser arms each connected to the patient interface frame at a connection point located in a plane substantially parallel to the patient's Frankfort horizontal plane, the pair of rigidiser arms further including a pair of upper attachment points, wherein the pair of upper straps are adapted to be releasably attached to the pair of upper attachment points such that, when donned by the patient, the pair of upper straps are vertically offset relative to the connection points and substantially parallel to the patient's Frankfort horizontal plane, and wherein the patient interface does not include a forehead support. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160158480 | TUBE FOR BREATH-INDUCING AND APPARATUS FOR BREATH-INDUCING USING THE SAME - A breath-inducing tube to assist a patient's breathing and a breath-inducing apparatus using the same are disclosed. The breath-inducing tube can include: a divider having a connection port, an intake port and an exhaust port; a connection tube which is connected to the connection port such that the connection tube is connected to a patient; an exhaust tube which is connected to the exhaust port to discharge a patient's breathing gas; an inhalation part including a first inhalation tube of which one end is connected to the intake port and a second inhalation tube; and a heating module which has one end connected to the other end of the first inhalation tube and another end connected to the second inhalation tube to apply heat to the breathing gas introduced through the second inhalation tube and the first inhalation tube. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160166794 | Swivel Connector | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160184545 | AIRWAY ADAPTER AND METHOD FOR MOLDING THE AIRWAY ADAPTER - A method for molding an airway adapter, the airway adapter comprising a flow path for fluid and integral windows to allow a measurement path to pass through the flow path, the method comprises injection molding the airway adapter in a single shot molding step. During the single shot molding step, the windows are initially thicker than their final thickness and reduced to their final thickness by moving pins that press the windows to their final thickness. An airway adapter comprises a flow path for fluid and windows for a measurement path through the flow path. The windows may be located on opposite sides of the airway adapter; the windows may be integral with the airway adapter forming one solid part of the airway adapter jointlessly and continuously; and the windows may have a thickness of less than 0.2 mm. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160199612 | OUTLET CONNECTION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160199613 | COMPRESSIBLE RESPIRATORY THERAPY HOSE AND COLLECTING ROD FOR STORAGE | 07-14-2016 |
| 20180021535 | HOSE FOR RESPIRATORY DEVICE | 01-25-2018 |
| 20180021537 | ERGONOMIC AND ADJUSTABLE RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY WITH FRAME | 01-25-2018 |
