| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 128203290 | Including face mask covering nose and mouth | 32 |
| 20090032019 | ONE-PIECE, FOLDABLE MASK AND HOLDING CHAMBER FOR USE WITH AEROSOLIZED MEDICATIONS - A one-piece, foldable mask and holding chamber for use with aerosolized medications includes a single flat patterned sheet of formable material that can be bent and folded to form a holding chamber, an integrated respiration mask, a one-way mask inlet valve having an attached valve membrane, and a one-way exhalation outlet valve having an attached valve membrane. The apparatus is configured to form a substantial seal around the nose and mouth of a patient such that the patient can inhale an aerosolized medication that has been introduced into the holding chamber by drawing the medication from the holding chamber, through the inlet valve to the interior of the mask, and into the lungs of the patient. The apparatus is formed by folding a series of segments of the flat pattern along various crease lines to create the holding chamber and mask, and then securing the segments in place with a series of retention tabs and tab engagement slots. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090145434 | AROMATHERAPY FACE MASK AND METHOD THEREFOR - A face mask, and specifically a surgical face mask, that uses aromatherapy to combat symptoms or improve the user's mood, and thoughts. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090235932 | Respiratory face mask and breathing circuit assembly - A respiratory face mask is provided suitably sized and configured to engage at least the nose portion and mouth portion of a patient's face. Gas from a gas supply and scavenging set normally used in dentistry is operatively coupled to the mask via a breathing circuit to supply fresh gas and evacuate exhaled waste gas. A gas flow compensator in the breathing circuit automatically prevents re-breathing of exhaled gas. Because the mask has a sealing cushion, contamination of the clinical room where the apparatus is being used also is avoided. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100031958 | RESPIRATORY MASK INTERFACE - An interface for a respiratory mask includes a first flexible member and a second flexible member. The first flexible member is configured to be accommodated on a user's face. The first flexible member circumscribes one or more portions of the user's face. The second flexible member is configured complimentary to the first flexible member to circumscribe the one or more portions of the user's face. Further, the second flexible member is attached with the first flexible member to configure at least one hollow enclosure therebetween. In an embodiment, a hollow enclosure of the at least one hollow enclosure is filled with a cooling gel for cooling the user's face. The second flexible member is configured to accommodate the respiratory mask thereon. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100163045 | DISPOSABLE SPACER FOR INHALATION DELIVERY OF AEROSOLIZED DRUGS AND VACCINES - A device, system and method is provided for dispersing an aerosol formulation comprising a medicament. The device may be useful in administering inhaleable vaccines and the like. The device designed for low cost and applicability to a multitude of patient populations. The device has a spacer ( | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100186741 | Method and System for Detecting Mouth Leak During Application of Positive Airway Pressure - A method and system for providing therapeutic gas to a patient during positive airway pressure ventilation and, more particularly, detecting the presence of a mouth leak during ventilation and, upon the detection of a mouth leak, reducing the applied pressure so as to reduce irritation and discomfort experienced by the patient. Respiratory air flow from a patient is measured in a waveform as a function of time. An approximate value of the root mean square voltage of the waveform is established during a period in which the patient is experiencing a mouth leak and a root mean square voltage of the waveform is established during a period in which the patient is experiencing an apneic event. The waveform is subsequently monitored and the rate of respiratory airflow is decreased when there is an indication of a mouth leak provided there is no indication of an apneic event. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100229861 | Vacuum attachment and breathing circuit apparatus - An ambient or room air vacuum attachment or nozzle is provided proximal to the connection between a breathing circuit and the protruding inlet port of a respiratory face mask, and a tubular passageway is sealingly connected between the vacuum attachment or nozzle and a source of vacuum. By virtue of such structure, any gas escaping from the periphery of the respiratory face mask through accident or otherwise is immediately and automatically “vacuumed-up” by the proximally located vacuum attachment or nozzle and evacuated from the surrounding room environment through the vacuum source to which the ambient air vacuum nozzle and tubular passageway are connected. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110186049 | A SYSTEM FOR ANESTHETIZING WHILST ATTUNING THE TEMPERATURE OF MAMMALS AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention discloses methods and a system for anaesthetizing mammals in a thermoregulated confined volume. The system comprises at least one chamber confining a volume in size and shape for accommodating at least one mammal; supplying mechanism for supplying at least one anesthetizing vapor to said at least one chamber; temperature controlling mechanism, in communication with said vapor supplying means, adapted to thermoregulate said vapor to temperature T; and a vapor introducing mechanism, coupled to said supplying means and to said at least one chamber, adapted to introduce said thermoregulated vapor to said at least one chamber; wherein the temperature T within said confined volume is regulated by said thermoregulated vapor. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110297152 | HUMIDIFICATION FACE MASK - A self-contained re-humidification mask ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120031404 | MASK - A mask includes a support member, a transparent main body, and a fixing member. The support member includes a main portion, a holding portion, and a resisting portion. The main portion defines a receiving slot and a receiving chamber. The receiving chamber is received in the receiving slot, and the receiving chamber is configured for accommodating spices. The holding portion is integrally formed with the main portion. The holding portion extends away from the transparent main body. The resisting portion is positioned on the main portion. The transparent main body is fixed on the main portion and covers the receiving chamber. The fixing member is connected to the main portion. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120067346 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE PROPAGATION OF MRSA, STAPH AND OTHER INFECTIONS THAT COLONIZE IN THE NOSE - A method for reducing the spread of bacterial infections includes identifying a group of individuals at risk of an infection that colonizes in the nose, determining whether any individuals can be exclude, designating an individual or group of individuals who will receive treatment, providing a strip, the strip having an effective amount of antimicrobial agent capable of being delivered to the colony of bacteria in, on, and around the nose, the strip is applied to the nose of the individual or group so to allow the agent to migrate to eradicate the colony; in an embodiment, a surgical mask, or a similar mask that covers the nose and mouth, is provided, said mask having a portion of the mask that contacts the nose, and said portion containing an antimicrobial agent capable of being delivered to eradicate the colonization of bacteria within the nose. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120216806 | Tube Ventilated Oxygen Mask - This invention relates to a method and system for improving oxygen flow through a standard non-rebreather oxygen mask of the type currently used in medical facilities. The standard non-rebreather oxygen mask lacks a venturi device and sometimes fails to deliver sufficient oxygenation to patients in distress, often resulting in patient intubation. The additional of upward-facing ventilation tubes attached to either side of the mask provides an accessible oxygen reservoir allowing patients access to significantly increased oxygenation with each breath, without requiring a bag assembly, power or air compression. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120216807 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING A FLUID TO A PATIENT - The present invention relates to an apparatus for facilitating delivery of a fluid, such as an anaesthetic fluid, to the respiratory tract of a subject. It comprises a fluid line substrate, in the form of a block having conduits form therein for delivery and removal of an anaesthetic. A subject port is formed to receive the anatomy of the patient. A mask apparatus is arranged for mating with the subject port, and having an opening to receive the nose and mouth of the subject. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120285452 | Swivel Adapter for Nebulizer - An adapter tube is provided with a pivotally flexible swivel joint providing an aerosol-conducting airway for use with an inhalation mask with a nebulizer. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120285453 | Portable Sedation Apparatus And Related Method - Various embodiments of the invention may provide a breathing and/or anesthetic unit that is portable, compact, inexpensive, and convenient, and which may expedite medical procedures by allowing a health care provider to quickly sedate a. patient. Such a unit may be ideal for minor medical procedures needing mild or moderate analgesia/sedation (e.g., <30 minutes) in various fields. Such a unit may include (i) a handheld gas supply container including a therapeutic amount of anesthetic gas; (ii) a mask; (iii) a single-use, uninterruptable flow coupler to couple the mask to the supply container; and (iv) a handheld, self-contained, recovery gas container, including a negative pressure, coupled to the mask. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120318265 | Mask for the administration of inhaled drugs - A breathing mask for use in administering inhalable medications to a patient in need of an inhaled drug is provided. The mask disclosed herein is particularly useful for use with very young children. The mask is made from a flexible molded plastic silicone or elastomeric material, and has an anthropometrically/anatomically/ergonomically contoured shape to provide a good seal, a comfortable fit, and minimal dead space within the mask. The airway is aligned with nose. There may be an orifice for use with a soother device to calm a child using the mask. Also provided is a visual flow indicator to provide an indication of the quality of the seal of the mask on the face. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130000641 | VENTILATION CIRCUIT ADAPTOR AND PROXIMAL AEROSOL DELIVERY SYSTEM - An adaptor for delivering an aerosolized active agent to a patient with concomitant positive pressure ventilation includes an aerosol flow channel having an aerosol inlet port and a patient interface port, and defining an aerosol flow path from the aerosol inlet port to and through the patient interface port; and a ventilation gas flow channel in fluid communication with the aerosol flow channel and having a gas inlet port and a gas outlet port, and defining a ventilation gas flow path from the gas inlet port to and through the gas outlet port, wherein the ventilation gas flow path is at least partially offset from the aerosol flow path and at least partially encircles the aerosol flow path. Systems and methods for delivering an aerosolized active agent to a patient with concomitant positive pressure ventilation incorporate the adaptor. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130068226 | Cold Plasma Treatment Devices and Associated Methods - An inhalable cold plasma mask device for generation of a breathable cold plasma for delivery to a patient. A biocompatible gas is received in a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) device that is energized by an electrode that receives energy from a pulsed source. The DBD device can be grounded by a grounding structure. A grounding screen can be used prior to inhalation of the cold plasma. The inhalable cold plasma mask device includes the use of a single-layer or a two-layer approach to its construction. The inhalable cold plasma mask device can have one or two DBD devices. Such a device and associated method can be used to treat upper respiratory tract infections, as well as reducing inflammation, sinus and esophageal polyps in both size and frequency of occurrence. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130199529 | SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN DELIVERY SYSTEM - A supplemental oxygen delivery system is described in which Aerosol is delivered into a housing | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130312749 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ENABLE INHALATION OF AIR OF VARIED TEMPERATURE WITH OR WITHOUT AROMATIC CONDITIONING - A device to enable user inhalation and exhalation of air. The air delivered by the device may or may not be aromatically conditioned with user-selected aroma. Further, the air may or may not be thermally conditioned by the device to deliver air that is chilled, warmed, or ambient. The device can include a mask subassembly; an aroma subassembly; a neck portion; a base subassembly with thermal mass; and a soft, insulated cover assembly. Methods of using the device i) teach breathing techniques for relaxation using sensory feedback from the device; ii) educate, establish and heighten awareness of positive sleep routines that are considered important in healthy sleep hygiene; iii) aid in identifying behaviors that are not conducive to good sleep hygiene; iv) assist the user in identifying dysfunctional rumination and belief systems about sleep and relaxation; and v) educate the user about breathing techniques and relaxation. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140020685 | SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING NITROUS OXIDE IN EXHALATION AIR - A system for collecting nitrous oxide in exhalation air and subsequently delivering the nitrous oxide to further processing which comprises a number of mutually replaceable adsorption units ( | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140048067 | ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING HYDROGEN GAS - The present disclosure relates to an electrolysis apparatus that includes an anode electrically connectable to a direct current electrical source. The apparatus also includes a cathode comprising a proximal segment and a distal segment. The proximal segment is electrically connectable to the direct current electrical source. Further, the apparatus includes a hydrogen collector receptacle that limits generation and collection of hydrogen at the cathode to a specified amount. The hydrogen collector receptacle encompasses a portion of the cathode. Also, the apparatus includes a delivery device that receives hydrogen from and is connected to the hydrogen collector receptacle. According to one embodiment, the hydrogen gas generated in the electrolysis apparatus and collected in the collector receptacle is less than about 4.5% of a user's breath. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140069426 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANESTHETIZING A RODENT - The present disclosure includes a method comprising positioning a nose of a rodent within a nose chamber of a device for anesthetizing the rodent, the nose chamber configured to partially enclose an anesthetizing gas and hold the nose of the rodent in contact with the anesthetizing gas, delivering a positive flow of the anesthetizing gas into the nose chamber through a gas intake channel sufficient to anesthetize the rodent, supplying a waste gas reservoir to collect the anesthetizing gas, the waste gas reservoir in communication with the nose chamber through a gas transport channel and coupled with the nose chamber in an open configuration allowing the anesthetizing gas and ambient air to flow into the waste gas reservoir, and actively retrieving the anesthetizing gas and ambient air from the waste gas reservoir with a negative flow conveyed through a gas outtake channel in communication with the waste gas reservoir. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140083425 | COMBINATION ANESTHESIA AND SCAVENGER SURGICAL MASK - A surgical mask for administering and/or scavenging medical gases includes a nasal mask and an oral mask that envelops the nasal mask. The nasal mask is secured to the oral mask and may be removable from it. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140109906 | AEROSOL MASK WITH SWIVEL ADAPTER - An aerosol mask may include a mask body, having a top portion of the mask body cut short to prevent the intrusion of the aerosol mask into the eyes of a patient, a bottom portion of the mask body being adapted to fit under the chin of the patient; a swivel adapter attached to the center of the aerosol mask; and an elbow member coupled to the swivel adapter. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140116436 | Medication delivery apparatus and system and methods for the use and assembly thereof - A delivery system includes a holding chamber with first, second and third openings, and independently moveable first, second and third flow control members. A delivery system includes a holding chamber and a flow control member including a flap pivotable from an at rest position in a direction toward an outlet of a user interface and away from an output end of the holding chamber in response to a pressure being applied thereto. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140166010 | ADJUSTABLE NEBULIZER DISPENSER - A nebulizer dispenser has a T-piece, a body sealingly coupled to the T-piece and configured to contain a liquid medication, and a breathing piece sealingly coupled to the T-piece. The dispenser also has a ball-and-socket joint coupled between the T-piece and either the breathing piece or the body. The ball-and-socket joint allows relative rotational motion of the T-piece in a pitch axis, a yaw axis, and a roll axis. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140251332 | Ambient Aerosol Manifold For Inline Oxygen Mask - Disclosed is a device whereby a nebulizer may be operatively connected to a non-rebreather oxygen mask so that inhalation therapy treatments may be provided to a patient wearing the mask without compromising the mask's integrity. The invention basically comprises an ambient aerosol manifold that is operatively inserted in fluid-communicating relation between the mask and the mask reservoir. A fitting is provided on the manifold for receiving the exit port of the nebulizer. The fitting, or nebulizer receiver, may be integrally formed on the manifold, or may be removably attachable thereto. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20150053208 | Portable Sedation Apparatus and Related Method - Various embodiments of the invention may provide a breathing and/or anesthetic unit that is portable, compact, inexpensive, and convenient, and which may expedite medical procedures by allowing a health care provider to quickly sedate a patient. Such a unit may be ideal for minor medical procedures needing mild or moderate analgesia/sedation (e.g., <30 minutes) in various fields. Such a unit may include (i) a handheld gas supply container including a therapeutic amount of anesthetic gas; (ii) a mask; (iii) a single-use, uninterruptable flow coupler to couple the mask to the supply container; and (iv) a handheld, self-contained, recovery gas container, including a negative pressure, coupled to the mask. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150335844 | GAS SUPPLY MASK APPARATUS - A gas supply mask apparatus allows a mask wearer to inhale a gas such as oxygen gas such that air in a mask main body does not much mix in the gas approaching substantially lower ends and the vicinities of the nostrils of the mask wearer in the mask main body. In this gas supply mask apparatus, a gas introduction opening for introducing a gas such as oxygen gas and water vapor into the mask main body includes a first gas introduction opening capable of introducing the gas in, e.g., a bundle-like state into the mask main body, and a second gas introduction opening capable of introducing the second gas into the mask main body so as to surround, in a substantially ring-like state, the above-mentioned, first gas in a bundle-like state introduced into the mask main body from the first gas introduction opening. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160067438 | Multifunction Oxygen Mask - A multifunction oxygen mask comprises a mask body and a gas delivery adapter. A nasal chamber is formed in the upper portion of the mask body. An access aperture is formed through and adjacent to a lower portion of the mask body. The access aperture permits access to the mouth of a patient. The gas delivery adapter includes a first end coupled to a gas delivery adapter aperture of the mask body. An oxygen supply port radially extends outward from the gas delivery adapter. The oxygen supply port includes an external inlet portion, an outlet portion positioned within the gas delivery adapter, and a diverter member adjacent to the outlet portion. The diverter member is configured to direct a flow towards the first end of the gas delivery adapter. A meter-dose inhaler port radially extends outward from the gas delivery adapter. The gas delivery adapter includes a nebulizer port. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160106941 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Facilitating Facemask Compliance - A facemask includes a facemask body, a plurality of electrical contacts and a control circuit. The facemask body has an end including an opening and a skin contact perimeter extending along a periphery of the opening, with the skin contact perimeter configured to sealingly engage with a user's face. Each electrical contact is disposed at a respective region of the skin contact perimeter, and each electrical contact is configured to sense when the respective region of the skin contact perimeter is sealingly engaged with a user's face. The control circuit is disposed on the facemask body, and the control circuit is configured to receive a signal from each electrical contact when the respective region of the skin contact perimeter is sealingly engaged with a user's face and to initiate output of an audible stimulus and/or a visual stimulus in response to receiving a concurrent signal from all of the plurality of electrical contacts. | 04-21-2016 |
