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| 20080210241 | Respiratory Mask - The invention relates to a respiratory mask comprising a mask body and an articulated connection piece that can be connected to a respiratory tube. On the mask body, at least one exhalation gap is located in the vicinity of a connection that holds the articulated connection piece. Preferably, the exhalation gap terminates in an umbrella-shaped outflow channel that runs away from the patient. Preferably, at least two components of the respiratory mask are interconnected without play. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080210242 | MASK-NEBULIZER-METERED-DOSE-INHALER ASSEMBLY - A respiratory therapy mask assembly that includes a mask, a substantially hollow primary extension, and a substantially hollow side extension. The mask assembly further includes a gas inlet adapter configured to direct oxygen into the primary extension when a gas source is connected to the gas inlet adapter. In addition, the mask assembly also includes a valved nebulizer adapter and a metered dose inhaler (MDI) adapter. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080245370 | Oxygen mask with rebreather bag for use with pulse oxygen delivery system - A supplemental oxygen system with a rebreather bag in combination with a pulsed delivery system. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080276943 | Ventilation device - A device used for ventilation includes a ventilation mask that can be connected to a respiratory gas hose. The ventilation mask has a respiratory gas hose coupling that is movably connected by a joint with the base of the ventilation mask. The joint is a ball-and-socket joint, which has an inner part that is shaped like a spherical segment and an outer shell for guiding the inner part. The outer shell is constructed from at least two shell segments that can be connected with each other. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090000622 | Laryngeal Mask Device - An airway device ( | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090025727 | RESPIRATOR, WELDING HELMET, OR FACE SHIELD THAT HAS LOW SURFACE ENERGY HARD-COAT LENS - A personal safety protective device that includes a lens and a support structure onto which the lens is secured. The lens includes a substrate and a hard-coat layer located on the substrate of the lens. The hard-coat layer has a low surface energy outer surface that is derived from a) an additive that includes at least one of i) a perfluoropolyether urethane that includes hydrolysable silane groups, and ii) an acrylate polymer that includes at least one perfluoropolyether moiety and at least one hydrolysable silane group, and b) a silsesquioxane-based hard-coat composition. The provision of such a lens on a personal safety protective device enables the lens to be durable to abrasion and to be easily cleaned without use of solvents that could shorten the service life of the lens. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090084385 | Oxygen Face Mask With Incorporated Access - The present invention is a multi-purpose oxygen face mask having a self-closable port, integral with the surface of said mask shell, configured to receive a tube or implement that passes through the mask shell and maintains delivery of oxygen. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090095301 | Respiratory Masks With Gusseted Cushions - Cushions for respiratory face masks have a frame-connecting portion, a face-contacting portion, and a gusset portion disposed between and joining the frame-connecting and face-contacting portions. The gusset portion preferably includes at least one perimetrical region which having a laterally projecting exterior gusset section and a laterally projecting interior gusset section. According to one aspect, the laterally projecting exterior and interior gusset sections are disposed about the entire perimeter to the gusset portion so as to establish a substantially constant widthwise dimension thereof about the gusset's entire perimeter. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090107506 | MASK ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention provide a device, system and method for providing mask assemblies for use in the treatment of respiratory conditions and in assisted respirations. In an embodiment of the invention, a respiratory mask assembly can include a mask shell assembly, an inlet connector, a mask cushion and an adjustable forehead support. The mask shell assembly can include a central shell body with an inlet aperture for receiving a delivered amount of gas, and a rear mating edge. The inlet connector can include at least one non-circular exhalation port and can be rotatably disposed around the inlet aperture of the central shell body. The mask cushion can have a front mating edge for attaching it to the central shell body. The adjustable forehead support can have an extension bar, at least one forehead pad, and at least one locking tab that can be coupled to the central shell body. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090145437 | VOLUME ADJUSTABLE MANUAL VENTILATION DEVICE - Disclosed is a manually operable volume-adjustable ventilation device. The device includes a reservoir with an inlet mechanism, an outlet mechanism, and a volume adjuster configured to move a volume adjustment limit of the reservoir and change an expressed maximum volume of the reservoir. The reservoir has a body having a plurality of movable walls defining an enclosed volume. The reservoir has an uncompressed state and a compressed state. The walls of the reservoir are movable with respect to each other, such that moving the walls expresses the volume adjustment limit of the reservoir. The walls can be operably connected by movable structures configured such that two adjacent walls are configured to rotate around substantially orthogonal axes with respect to each other when the reservoir moves from an uncompressed to a compressed state. In some embodiments, the movable structures can be hinges, such as snap-fit assembly hinges. Methods of ventilating a patient that involve the device are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090194112 | Connector for a respiratory mask and a respiratory mask - A connector includes a mask end for connecting with the interior of a respiratory mask, a supply conduit end, and a gas washout vent passage having an inlet adjacent to, or forming part of, the mask end in fluid communication with the interior of the respiratory mask and an outlet in fluid communication with atmosphere. The vent outlet of the vent passage is disposed on the side of the connector remote from the mask end. A respiratory mask includes a mask shell, a mask inlet for connecting with the outlet of a breathable gas supply conduit, and a gas washout vent passage. A vent outlet is disposed on the side of the mask remote from the mask interior and is adapted to direct the washout gas in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mask inlet and away from the mask inlet. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090211582 | UNIVERSAL FIT FACE MASK - A face mask has upper and lower portions made of mask material. The upper and lower portions are joined together at side portions and a front portion. The side portions converge as the side portions extend from a face edge to the front portion. The mask has sections between the face edge and the front portion, with each section having a head retainer, a nose strip or both. The sections are divisible from each other along separation zones or bands that extend between the side edges. The size of the mask can be reduced by removing one or more sections, leaving one or more sections that incorporate the front edge and the shortened side edges. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090277452 | Mask System - A mask system for use between a patient and a device to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a mouth cushion, a pair of nasal prongs, an elbow, and a headgear assembly. The mouth cushion is structured to sealingly engage around an exterior of a patient's mouth in use, and the pair of nasal prongs are structured to sealingly communicate with nasal passages of a patient's nose in use. The elbow delivers breathable gas to the patient. The headgear assembly maintains the mouth cushion and the nasal prongs in a desired position on the patient's face. The headgear assembly provides a substantially round crown strap that cups the parietal bone and occipital bone of the patient's head in use. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090293880 | Liner for Use with Respiratory Mask - A liner for use with a respiratory mask having a face-engaging portion, such as a CPAP mask, includes a body constructed from an absorbent material, the body having an outer edge, an inner edge, and an opening bounded by the inner edge. A perimeter of the outer edge is larger than a perimeter of the face-engaging portion of the respiratory mask for forming an extending portion of the body, and the liner is configured to be releasably held by the mask and a user's face such that the outer edge extends beyond the face-engaging portion. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090320848 | Collapse Resistant Respirator - A respirator including a collapse-resistant means for resisting collapse of the respirator main body due to respiration of a user during use of such a respirator is disclosed. Specifically, in various embodiments, the collapse-resisting means may be a deflection member, a stiffening material, fastening components configured to apply an outward-facing deflection force when the respirator is worn, or any combination thereof. Additionally, a dual exhalation vent assembly adapted for use in a collapse resisting respirator is also disclosed. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100000542 | FOREHEAD SUPPORTS FOR FACIAL MASKS - A forehead support for a mask assembly includes a frame connector provided to a mask frame, a forehead cushion support movably mounted to the frame connector for generally linear movement between retracted and extended positions with respect to the frame connector, and an adjustment knob movably mounted to the frame connector and threadably engaged with the forehead cushion support such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the forehead cushion support to be moved between the retracted and extended positions. The adjustment knob, forehead cushion support, and frame connector are constructed and arranged such that over-rotation of the adjustment knob beyond the extended position of the forehead cushion support is adapted to release the adjustment knob from the forehead cushion support and the frame connector. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100083969 | Swivel elbow for mask assembly - A swivel elbow for a mask assembly includes an elbow adapted to be provided to the mask assembly and a swivel detachably connected to the elbow. The elbow includes a plurality of spaced apart rings that provide a controlled clearance between the elbow and an interior surface of the swivel. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100132714 | Face Piece Seal Check Device - A sealing device for positive pressure testing is attached to a respirator face mask and includes an outer frame integrally joined to a movable cap by a flexible link that biases the cap in an open position for the operational use of the face mask against a manually applied force to move the cap to a sealed position for the positive pressure testing to assure the proper fit of the face mask on the wearer. The method for positive pressure testing includes flexibly moving the sealing device from the open position to the sealing position such that the sealing surface of the cap seals the exhalation valve assembly closed. The wearer then exhales into the mask to test the seal of the mask. When the test is completed, the sealing device is released and the inherent biasing force moves the cap from the sealing position to the open position. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100199996 | Anti-Slip Structure of Respirator - An anti-slip structure of a respirator is provided. The respirator has a mask body whose top side is provided with a duct-connecting portion and whose lower end is peripherally provided with a closely fitting pad. In addition, the mask body has an outer surface provided with anti-slip portions, formed as concave recesses or raised patterns, on two opposite lateral sides of the mask body for being gripped by fingers. By pinching at the anti-slip portions on two opposite lateral sides of the mask body with fingers, an operator can handle the respirator easily and prevent the duct-connecting portion or the closely fitting pad from being tainted by bacteria on the fingers. Thus, not only can those parts of the respirator that are in direct or indirect contact with a patient remain in an uncontaminated and safe state, but also the operator can adjust the position of the respirator facilely. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100212670 | Ported Respirator Mask for In Situ Respirator Testing and Method of Use - Methods and systems to enable ported respirator masks to be tested in situ to ensure that they are used effectively, including the ported masks themselves. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100218768 | PATIENT INTERFACE ASSEMBLY WITH SIMULTANEOUS MASK STRAP ADJUSTMENT - A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device having a first fastening element and a second fastening element and a headgear for attaching the patient interface device to a head of a user. The headgear includes a headgear member having a first headgear attachment portion and a second headgear attachment portion, and an attaching mechanism coupling the first headgear attachment portion to the first fastening element and coupling the second headgear attachment portion to the second fastening element. One adjustment of the attaching mechanism controls a tension in the connection between both (i) the first headgear attachment portion and the first fastening element and (ii) the second headgear attachment portion and the second fastening element simultaneously. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100236558 | PATIENT INTERFACE WITH FOREHEAD AND CHIN SUPPORT - A patient interface gas delivery mask having a forehead and chin support system including a forehead support, a chin support, and a system for supplying a flow of gas to a patient that incorporates such a mask, forehead support, and chin support. The forehead support includes a supporting arm which is adjustably mounted to the mask shell, thereby allowing the adjustment of the distance between the forehead support bracket and the mask shell in order to adjust for patient's of different sizes. A forehead support bracket is pivotally connected to the support arm. Likewise the chin support is also adjustably mounted to the mask shell. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100269833 | BREATHING MASK WITH OXYGEN REDUCED CONSUMPTION - A breathing mask for aircraft crewmember comprising an on-demand regulator, said regulator comprising an inlet connected to a source of breathing gas and an outlet to exhaust the breathing gas, said outlet having an aperture controlled by a movable valve ( | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100282264 | RESPIRATORY MASK HAVING A DAMPING RING - A respiratory mask includes a mask body that is adapted to be attached to a patient's face and that includes a connecting hole, a vent tube that has one end extending into the connecting hole, a flexible damping ring that is disposed in the connecting hole and that has an inner periphery around the vent tube, and an outer periphery surrounding the inner periphery, a first fixing unit that fixes the inner periphery of the damping ring to the vent tube, and a second fixing unit that fixes the outer periphery of the damping ring to the mask body. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100288280 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A patient interface that is comfortable for a user to wear is disclosed. The patient interface includes a forehead rest and cushion. In particular the cushion includes a deformable resilient member that when compressed creates a uniformly and gradually increasing force while evenly distributing the pressure on the forehead of the patient. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100307504 | PATIENT INTERFACE STRUCTURE AND METHOD/TOOL FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Component of a patient interface ( | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110030692 | Mask system - A mask system for treating sleep disordered breathing, comprising headgear, a shell/cushion including a channel adjacent a front aperture, a frame, an elbow including at least one undercut on a proximal end, a retaining ring including a rear flange adapted to be retainably insertable in the channel of the shell/cushion, and a front flange adapted to retainably engage with the at least one undercut of the elbow. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110162654 | FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE FOR MASK, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING PERFORMANCE OF A MASK IN USES - A respiratory mask includes a frame and a flexible structure provided to the frame and adapted to engage a patient's face. The flexible structure includes a chamber filled with a first gel and a second gel that is relatively harder than the first gel. A ratio of height of the first gel to the second gel in a lip region is in the range of about 0.25 to about 0.6. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110180071 | Respiratory mask having gas washout vent and method for making the mask - A washout vent ( | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110214674 | MASK SYSTEM - Mask system includes frame, cushion, cushion clip, swivel elbow, headgear and/or headgear clips configured for use in a clinical or hospital environment. One or more components of the mask system configured to promote single patient use, for example, by providing an age indicator and/or preventing disassembly and/or cleaning | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110220110 | Cushion for a respiratory mask assembly - A cushion for a respiratory mask assembly includes a breathing chamber forming portion and a face contacting portion formed in one piece of an elastomeric material, and a gusset portion including one or more folds. The breathing chamber forming portion includes a mask interior breathing chamber and the face contacting portion is structured to engage a patient's face. The gusset portion is structured to provide flexibility to the face contacting portion. The breathing chamber forming portion includes a front side of the mask and the face contacting portion includes a rear side of the mask. The breathing chamber forming portion, when provided to a mask frame, includes an exterior surface exposed at the front side of the mask. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110220111 | Application device for a breathing mask arrangement - An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivcit axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110226254 | Breathing mask arrangement as well as an application device and a forehead support device for same - A forehead support device for a breathing mask includes a forehead support portion adapted to contact a forehead region of a user, a conduit element adapted to couple a respiratory gas conduit to the breathing mask, and a coupling structure provided between the forehead support portion and the conduit element and structured to support the conduit element at a predetermined spacing from the forehead support portion. The forehead support portion is displaceably engaged with the coupling structure such that the forehead portion can be selectively displaced relative to the coupling structure. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110226255 | CUSHION COUPLING ASSEMBLY - Various embodiments of a respiratory interface device, such as a mask, that includes a substantially rigid frame member and a cushion device wherein the frame member and cushion device are coupled together using a clip assembly wherein the clip assembly includes a plurality of tabs and a plurality of detents. The detents and tabs engage with one another to removably couple the cushion device to the frame member. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110240030 | EXHAUST VENT CONFIGURATION - A respiratory interface device including a fluid coupling device having a main body and an exhalation plate having a plurality of vent holes, the exhalation plate being separate from and coupled to the main body. The present invention further relates to a fluid coupling device including an exhaust portion having a plurality of vent holes having a tapered shape. A set of the vent holes has an incident angle that radiates and originates from a common point. The present invention also relates to an exhalation mechanism including a plurality of vent holes defined by a continuous straight inner wall extending from an interior surface to an exterior surface wherein an exterior circumference of the vent hole is offset with respect to an interior circumference. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240031 | RESPIRATORY INTERFACE DEVICE INCLUDING A MECHANISM FOR MANAGING NOSE BRIDGE PRESSURE - A respiratory interface device includes a mask, a connector tubing component, a headgear and a tube management device coupled to the headgear. The connector tubing component has a main tubing portion and a swivel mechanism provided at an end thereof for coupling the connector tubing component to a gas supply tube. The main tubing portion of the connector tubing component is structured to be moveably received within and held by the tube management device. The pressure applied to the bridge of the nose of the user by the mask may be selectively adjusted by adjusting the position of the main tubing portion within the tube management device. The tube management device may, for example, be threaded, employ a friction fit, employ a cam mechanism, or employ a compressible tube attachment piece, among other implementations. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240032 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR IMPROVING BREATHING IN PATIENTS WITH PULMONARY DISEASE - Methods, apparatus, and kits for enhancing breathing in patients suffering from chronic pulmonary obstructive disease are described. The methods and apparatus rely on increasing flow resistance to expiration in a manner which mimics “pursed lip” breathing which has been found to benefit patients suffering from this disease. In a first example, a device is implanted in a trachea or bronchial passage to increase flow resistance, preferably selectively increase resistance to expiration relative to inspiration. In a second embodiment, a mouthpiece is provided, again to increase resistance to expiration, preferably with a lesser increase in flow resistance to inspiration. In a third embodiment, the patient's trachea or bronchial passage is modified by the application of energy in order to partially close the lumen therethrough. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110253143 | ADJUSTABLE HEADGEAR - An adjustable headgear assembly ( | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110277769 | Three Dimensional Face Mask - A three dimensional face mask comprises: a three dimensional cup, a three dimensional soft rubber washer, an elastic tape, and an anti-skid band; it is characterized in that: the three dimensional cup is made by hot pressing of multilayer of filtration material, the three dimensional soft rubber washer is provided with a soft nose cushion and is bonded to an outer periphery of the three dimensional cup by hot pressing, the anti-skid band is bonded to a lower edge of the three dimensional cup, the elastic tape has two ends symmetrically bonded to both sides of the three dimensional cup. The three dimensional non-woven face ensures a good air tightness against the face while leaving a large enough space between the three dimensional cup and the nose and mouth area to ensure conformable wearing, good filtration, making the wearer easy to breathe and talk. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110277770 | RESPIRATORY MASK DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED HEAD STRAP CONNECTORS - A respiratory mask device includes a mask body that has a front gas inlet and a rear abutment end to contact a patient's face, left and right upper connectors disposed on left and right sides of the front gas inlet for connection with an upper head strap, left and right lower connectors respectively disposed beneath the left and right upper connectors, and left and right cantilever arms fixed at a top side of the mask body. The left and right cantilever arms extend downward and sideward from the top side and have bottom free ends carrying respective left and right upper connectors. With the cantilever arms, pulling forces can be dispersed uniformly on the mask body, and uncomfortable pressure experienced by a user may be eliminated. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110277771 | MASK AND VENT ASSEMBLY THEREFOR | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110297157 | RESPIRATION SYSTEM - A respiration system with a breathing mask, a connection device formed on the breathing mask for connecting the breathing mask to a flexible air tube, with a device for attaching the breathing mask on the head of a patient with a contact unit for being placed on the head of the patient and with at least one connecting unit for connecting the contact unit to the breathing mask. The respiration system also includes at least one load-sensing device for displaying the tensile force occurring in the at least one connecting unit. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120012113 | REPLACEABLE FOREHEAD LINER - A replaceable forehead liner for the continuous positive airway pressure machine, which includes a base, a support, and a locking member. The base has a plurality of flexible pads and a connecting member for bridging the flexible pads. The support has a plurality of support pillars and a support plate connecting the support pillars. The support pillars, the support plate, and the flexible pads form a hollow area, and each support pillar has a hollow hole. The hollow area and holes make the support pillars elastic and compressible. The locking member forms off the surface of the support pillars and the support plate, with the locking member being wider than the side of the hollow area. The locking member has a locking portion for engaging to the clipping portion of the CPAP mask. Functionally, the replaceable forehead liner is more secured and improves pressure relief for the user. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120055484 | Ventilator - A ventilator which includes: at least one pair of reciprocating opposed gas moving means, the internal volume of which is arranged to be reduced and enlarged by a balanced drive, said gas moving means being arranged to move gas at a predetermined pressure and/or volume to a delivery tube; control means for regulating the speed and the distance of movement of the drive; wherein the masses of all moving parts are balanced so as to minimise the vibration of the ventilator in use. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120090617 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE HAVING CAM WHEEL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A patient interface device includes a support structure, a pivot arm pivotably coupled to the support structure and structured to pivot about an axis, a patient coupling member, such as a mask or a forehead support, coupled to the pivot arm, and a cam wheel rotateably coupled to the support structure and engaging the pivot arm, wherein rotation of the cam wheel relative to the support structure and the pivot arm causes the pivot arm to pivot about the axis and the patient coupling member to move either forward or backward along a path of movement. Also, an alternative patient interface device includes a cam wheel rotatable about a cushion member that changes a position of a main body portion of the cushion member relative to a headgear frame member of the patient interface device. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120103340 | FOREHEAD SUPPORTS FOR FACIAL MASKS - A forehead support for a mask assembly includes a frame connector provided to a mask frame, a forehead cushion support movably mounted to the frame connector for generally linear movement between retracted and extended positions with respect to the frame connector, and an adjustment knob movably mounted to the frame connector and threadably engaged with the forehead cushion support such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the forehead cushion support to be moved between the retracted and extended positions. The adjustment knob includes a resilient prong having a ratchet bump. The ratchet bump is adapted to selectively engage a series of ridges provided to the frame connector to provide indexed incremental adjustment. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120132210 | PATIENT INTERFACE ASSEMBLY WITH CONDUITS ON EACH SIDE OF THE HEAD - A patient interface assembly that includes a first conduit, a second conduit, and a patient interface coupled to the first conduit and the second conduit. The first and second conduits each include a first end that is disposed proximate to a top of a head of a user, and a second end that is disposed proximate to an airway of such a user when the patient interface assembly is being worn by the user. The first and second conduits also each include a central portion that extends along the sides of a face between the user's eye and an ear a head strap is coupled between the first and second conduit, and a patient interface is coupled to the second ends of the first and second conduits. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120145157 | HEADBAND DEVICE FOR AN OXYGEN MASK, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a headband means ( | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120145158 | MASK SYSTEM - A headgear assembly for a mask system includes a two-dimensional first headgear section and a two-dimensional second headgear section, wherein the two-dimensional first and second headgear sections are attached to one another to form a three-dimensional anatomically-shaped headgear assembly. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120167892 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE INCLUDING A MECHANISM FOR MANIPULATING THE POSITION OF AN INTERNAL COMPONENT THEREOF - A patient interface device includes a mask having a shell defining a chamber. A component, such as a nasal cannula coupled to a sensor, is structured to be selectively positioned within the chamber. A manipulation mechanism for selectively manipulating the position of the component within the chamber from an exterior of the mask when the mask is placed against the patient's face. The manipulation mechanism may include an attachment element, such as a magnet, attached to the component and structured to be selectively positioned on the interior surface of the shell, and a manipulation element, such as a magnet, structured to be selectively positioned on the exterior surface of the shell and coupled to the attachment element through the shell, wherein movement of the manipulation element causes movement of the attachment element and the component. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120199131 | STRAPPING FORCE INDICATOR ACCESSORY - An apparatus for indicating a strapping force applied by a headgear of a patient interface device. The apparatus includes a first portion structured to be selectively connectable to a connecting element of a mask of the patient interface device, a second portion structured to be selectively connectable to a strap of the headgear, and a force gauging mechanism coupled to the first portion and the second portion. The force gauging mechanism is structured to gauge and indicate a force being applied by the headgear in response to the second strap portion being pulled by the strap of the headgear. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120204878 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE HEADGEAR AND FRAME - A patient interface device includes a main frame and a headgear. The main frame includes a central support portion for supporting a cushion component and first and second arms extending from the central support portion. The headgear includes a support portion, and first and second straps extending therefrom. The first strap has a first pocket and the second strap has a second pocket, wherein the first arm is received and moveable within the first pocket along a longitudinal axis of the first strap and the second arm is received and moveable within the second pocket along a longitudinal axis of the second strap. The headgear also includes first and second fastening mechanisms for securing the headgear to the main frame, holding the first arm in a selected position within the first pocket and holding the second arm in a selected position within the second pocket. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20130008449 | FLEXIBLE MASK ATTACHMENT FOR A PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE - A patient interface device ( | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130068231 | TUBE-POSITIONING DEVICE FOR A BREATHING MASK - A tube-positioning device mounted on a breathing mask and holding a breathing tube has a headgear buckle and a tube retainer. The headgear buckle has a pivot bracket formed thereon and having a pivot hole defined through the pivot bracket and an annular groove defined radially in the pivot bracket. The tube retainer is mounted detachably and rotatably on the headgear buckle and has two resilient arms, a clamping recess, a pivot shaft and two hooking arms. The resilient arms are curved and the clamping recess is formed between the resilient arms. The hooking arms are formed respectively on and protrude down from the resilient arms and detachably engage and hook in the annular groove of the pivot bracket. Pressing the resilient arms toward each other disengages the hooking arms from the annular groove to rapidly detach the tube retainer from the headgear buckle. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130068232 | DIRECTIONAL VALVE AND BREATHING MASK WITH A DIRECTIONAL VALVE - A directional valve includes a fixing lug ( | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130098364 | PILLOW FOR USE WITH ASSISTED BREATHING MASKS - A pillow is provided for use with a respiratory mask, comprising first and second members, wherein the first member is made from a first material and the second member is made from a second material and wherein the first material is different from the second material. The first member or second member may define a plurality of apertures extending at least partially therethrough. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130118501 | ADJUSTABLE LARYNGEAL AIRWAY (ALA) DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An adjustable laryngeal airway or airflow control apparatus and method to control air flow into and out of the body including a tube having an inner surface and an outer surface including a threaded portion. The adjustable laryngeal airway (ALA) includes at least one arm having a first portion and a second portion wherein the first portion is laterally spaced apart from the second portion. The arms include structure such as grooves, threads, or slots operable to connect with the threading on the outer surface of the tube. A mask is fitted around the outer surface of the tube to create a seal in the system. The tube engages the thread on the outer surface of the tube to allow the at least one arm to pivot about the first portion allowing the arms to rotate away from the tube. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130139824 | FILLED HOLLOW STRUCTURE AND METHOD/TOOL FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Methods and tools for producing a filled hollow structure, comprising producing an open hollow structure from a first material, providing a closing structure to at least partially close the open hollow structure, filling the hollow structure with a filler medium, and overmoulding the filled hollow structure with a second material as well as hollow structures obtainable by said methods and the use of said tools. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130152939 | FOREHEAD PAD FOR A BREATHING MASK AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A forehead pad for a breathing mask includes a substantially dimensionally stable first wall element and an elastomer second wall element coupled to the first wall element. The second wall element has a contact zone adapted to contact a surface of a user in use. The first and second wall elements define a filling-material-receiving chamber adapted to receive a filling material. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130186404 | BREATHING MASK - A breathing mask has a mask body, a mounting bracket and a universal connecting tube. The mask body has a first universal socket bracket having a first spherical recess. The mounting bracket is mounted on the mask body and has a second universal socket bracket having a second spherical recess. The universal connecting tube is mounted universally pivotally in the mask body and has a ball joint mounted universally rotatably in the first and second spherical recesses. The universally rotating ball joint allows a breathing tube connected to the universal connecting tube to pivot to any orientations and prevents the breathing tube from over bending. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130186405 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - A method and system for monitoring a medical device to ensure usage compliance by a patient are described herein. The method can include the steps of monitoring one or more parameters associated with the operation of the medical device, comparing the monitored parameters with one or more predetermined operational profiles and generating a signal that is indicative of whether the medical device is being used by the patient in substantial conformance with a predetermined usage pattern assigned to that patient. In one arrangement, the use of the medical device by the patient requires voluntary actions on the part of the patient to be in substantial conformance with the predetermined usage pattern. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130233320 | HEADGEAR ASSEMBLY FOR A RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and a headgear assembly removably attachable to the frame. The headgear assembly includes a pair of side portions and a rear portion that interconnects the pair of side portions. The pair of side portions includes at least one strap. The rear portion has at least one strap constructed of at least two layers of material. One of the layers of material has a more rigid construction than the other of the layers of material to resist compression of the at least one strap of the rear portion in a first direction which resists movement of the at least one strap of the pair of side straps in the first direction. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130247915 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE WITH MULTI-AXIS ELBOW CONDUIT - A patient interface device ( | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130263859 | HEADGEAR STRAP MEMBERS WITH ENHANCED COMFORT - A strap member for use in securing a mask to the head of a patient includes a strap portion formed from a first material. The first material comprises a silicone material. The strap member further includes a breathability enhancing element associated with the strap portion. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130284180 | BREATHING MASK ARRANGEMENT AS WELL AS AN APPLICATION DEVICE AND A FOREHEAD SUPPORT DEVICE FOR SAME - A breathing mask arrangement includes a mask frame, a sealing device provided to the mask frame, a forehead support device movably mounted to the frame for adjustable movement with respect to the frame, and a rotatable adjustment knob operatively associated with the forehead support device such that rotative movement of the adjustment knob is adapted to cause relative movement between the forehead support device and the frame. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130306076 | FOREHEAD SUPPORTS FOR FACIAL MASKS - A forehead support for a mask assembly includes a frame connector provided to a mask frame, a forehead cushion support movably mounted to the frame connector for generally linear movement between retracted and extended positions with respect to the frame connector, and an adjustment knob movably mounted to the frame connector and threadably engaged with the forehead cushion support such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the forehead cushion support to be moved between the retracted and extended positions. The adjustment knob includes a resilient prong having a ratchet bump. The ratchet bump is adapted to selectively engage a series of ridges provided to the frame connector to provide indexed incremental adjustment. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130319419 | ADJUSTABLE RESPIRATORY MASK - An adjustable respiratory mask includes a nasal cover ( | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130319420 | HIGH PERFORMANCE VENTILATORY TRAINING MASK INCORPORATING MULTIPLE AND ADJUSTABLE AIR ADMITTANCE VALVES FOR REPLICATING VARIOUS ENCOUNTERED ALTITUDE RESISTANCES - A wearable training mask providing varied inhalation resistance settings and including a depth defining and air impermeable both) having an exterior surface and an interior surface exhibiting a perimeter extending seal such that the body is adapted to overlay a wearer's mouth and nose. A plurality of air admittance valve subassemblies are provided and incorporated into locations along the body. Each of the valve subassemblies exhibit multiple resistance settings for affecting a degree of air flow into tie mask in response to inhalation by the wearer. Straps extending from said body have inter-engaging ends affixing about the wearers head. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130319421 | FOREHEAD SUPPORTS FOR FACIAL MASKS - A face mask assembly (FMA) for supplying breathable gas to a wearer. The face mask assembly (FMA) includes a mask frame including a support, a facial cushion attached to the mask frame, and a forehead support. The forehead support includes a forehead cushion assembly and an adjustment knob operatively coupled to the forehead cushion assembly. The adjustment knob is threadably engaged with the forehead cushion assembly such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the mask frame to be moved between retracted and extended positions with respect to the forehead cushion assembly. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130319422 | PATIENT INTERFACE ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM USING SAME - A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and pivoting coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear assembly. In one embodiment, the patient interface device is a nasal cushion that includes a formable support mounted to the nasal cushion for providing support and adjustment of the nasal cushion to improve fit and comfort. In a further embodiment, a pair of rigid connecting members couple the patient interface device to the headgear. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130327336 | MASK VENT - A vent arrangement is provided to a mask to discharge exhaled gas from the mask to atmosphere. The vent arrangement is structured to diffuse the exhaust vent flow to produce less air jetting, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient and their bed partner. The vent may include a first wall, a second wall defining an outer perimeter, and a plurality of gas washout vent holes positioned between the first wall and the second wall, the vent holes having an inner edge positioned within the outer perimeter of the second wall. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140053844 | PATIENT INTERFACE SYSTEMS - A headgear for use with a patient interface for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes at least a strap adapted to position the patient interface in sealing engagement with the patient's airways. The strap is constructed from an elastomer and a first side of the strap includes a first region on a portion of its surface that is textured to reduce friction with objects contacting the strap. A textured surface coating for a portion of an elastomer strap included in a headgear system is adapted to contact the skin of a patient, when in use, and the coating has a Ra value greater than zero. A vent for use with a patient interface for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a plurality of rises and runs in a stepped arrangement; and a plurality of holes in the stepped arrangement for the venting of gas. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140069433 | LOW PROFILE MASK ATTACHMENT ELEMENT - A patient interface device that includes a mask with a shell having a recess defined therein, thereon, or by a material coupled thereto and a headgear component for attaching the patient interface device to the head of a patient. The headgear component includes a strap and an attachment element provided between the mask and the strap, wherein the attachment element has a strap attachment portion coupled to the strap and a mask attachment portion disposed in the recess in a manner that selectively couples the headgear component to the mask. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140130803 | DEVICE FOR POSITIONING A PATIENT INTERFACE - Disclosed is a supporting device for a patient interface on the forehead of the patient. The supporting device has an adjustment by means of a self-acting, incorporated spring element and, depending on the tightening force of the harness, the forehead pad presses onto the forehead of the user as a result of the spring force and thus provides the patient interface at a spacing which is suitable for the patient and provides optimum, fault-free adaptation. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140150798 | SWIVEL ELBOW AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR PATIENT INTERFACE SYSTEMS - A swivel elbow and connector assembly for a patient interface system includes a ring configured to be sealingly secured in an aperture of the patient interface system. The ring includes a first side in an interior of the patient interface system and a second side at an exterior of the patient interface system when the ring is secured in the aperture. The ring also includes a plurality of vents configured to permit flow of gases from the interior to the exterior of the patient interface system. The swivel elbow and connector assembly includes an elbow swivelably secured in the ring. A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a user includes a patient interface structure configured to sealing engage the face of the user. The patient interface structure includes an aperture. A swivel elbow and connector assembly is sealingly secured in the aperture. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140158135 | ANTI-SLIP FACE MASK - A face mask for medical use, respiration anesthesia or first aid use. The face mask is structured from a main body casing made of hard plastic, with a tubular shaped air inlet protruding from the surface of casing; and a mouth-shaped adhering piece made of soft elastic plastic. The adhering piece is formed on the peripheral edge of the opening of casing, and is used to adhere to the user's face. Anti-slip portions that are formed as an integral body with the soft adhering piece and formed as protruding strips, sheet forms, protruding points or a mixed configuration thereof are provided on at least one portion of the surface of casing. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140202464 | CUSHION FOR A RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY - A respiratory mask assembly including a frame and a cushion provided to the frame. The cushion including a non-face contacting portion removably attached to the frame and a face-contacting portion adapted to engage a patient's face. The face-contacting portion includes a side wall, a rim extending from the side wall and curving inwardly into a cavity of the cushion, and a membrane substantially surrounding the rim and including an inside surface spaced from an outside surface of the rim. The cushion includes a gusset portion extending radially outwardly from the side wall of the face-contacting portion and a reinforcing ring between the gusset portion and the face-contacting portion. The reinforcing ring is constructed and arranged to act as a stiffening hoop to reduce the tendency of the cushion to expand when under pressure. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140209098 | MANUFACTURED TO SHAPE HEADGEAR AND MASKS - 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. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140230822 | Forehead Abutting Device for Use with Respiratory Mask without Adjustment Thereof - A forehead abutting device for use with a respiratory mask without adjustment thereof is provided. The upper end of the respiratory mask extends upward to form a support portion. A forehead cushion component, which has a forehead cushion and is capable of protracting and retracting resiliently and automatically, is disposed at the upper end of the support portion. The forehead cushion component includes a forehead cushion and a pipe portion extending therefrom. The terminal end of the pipe portion abuts against a receiving hole portion disposed at the upper end of the support portion. A resilient element capable of pushing the forehead cushion component outwardly and resiliently is disposed inside the receiving hole portion. The mask is fixed at three points and accurately positioned, fits different forehead contours through the forehead cushion component, imposes less burden on the nasal bridge, and prevents gas leakage. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140251337 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE HAVING CAM WHEEL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A patient interface device includes a support structure, a pivot arm pivotably coupled to the support structure and structured to pivot about an axis, a patient coupling member, such as a mask or a forehead support, coupled to the pivot arm, and a cam wheel rotateably coupled to the support structure and engaging the pivot arm, wherein rotation of the cam wheel relative to the support structure and the pivot arm causes the pivot arm to pivot about the axis and the patient coupling member to move either forward or backward along a path of movement. Also, an alternative patient interface device includes a cam wheel rotatable about a cushion member that changes a position of a main body portion of the cushion member relative to a headgear frame member of the patient interface device. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140261438 | MULTI-POSITIONAL CONNECTOR FOR RESPIRATORY SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A multi-positional connector for respiratory support systems that enables the attachment and detachment of an accessory device to a respiratory support system in a manner that does not require an interruption in a patient's oxygen supply but does allow the patient to easily. change positions when the accessory device is a nebulizer. The device has four components that are push-fit together and are able to rotate relative to each other. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283841 | ERGONOMICALLY FORMED HEADGEAR STRAPS - A method for geometrically forming a portion of a headgear to conform to a selected portion of an intended user's head. The method includes determining a triangular region on the portion of the headgear that generally coincides with the selected portion of the intended user's head. The triangular region being defined by a first side, a second side and a third side. The method further includes forming a curved and cupped region in the portion of the headgear by bringing together and coupling the second and third sides of the triangular region. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140311494 | HEADGEAR FOR A RESPIRATORY MASK AND A METHOD FOR DONNING A RESPIRATORY MASK - Headgear for a respiratory mask includes a strap arrangement comprising front strap portions adapted to be disposed over a patient's cheeks and each having a connector adapted for attachment to an airway interfacing portion, and a cover provided to each front strap portion and structured to at least partially encapsulate the front strap portion. The cover includes side portions adapted to be wrapped around the front strap portion and releasably fastened to one another. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140318547 | FOREHEAD SUPPORTS FOR FACIAL MASKS - A mask assembly that includes a mask frame; a frame connector; a forehead support comprising a tube and a forehead cushion support plate, the forehead cushion support plate extending perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the tube; and an adjustment knob movably mounted to the frame connector, wherein the tube is movably mounted to the frame connector for linear movement with respect to said frame connector, and further wherein the tube includes at least one split that allows deflection of the tube when inserting the tube into the frame connector. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140345620 | RESPIRATOR MASK DEVICE - A respirator mask device includes a frame unit, a mask shell connected pivotally to the frame unit, a mask cushion secured to the mask shell, an adjusting unit operable for adjusting relative position between an upper end of the mask shell and the frame unit, two connecting pieces disposed respectively on left and right sides of a lower end of the frame unit and connected pivotally to the mask shell, two first engaging members disposed respectively on the left and right sides of the lower end of the extension frame, and a head strip unit. The head strap unit includes a strap body, and two second engaging members disposed on the strap body and connected respectively and removably to the first engaging members. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140366884 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE FIXABLE TO THE PATIENT VIA A BONE ANCHOR INSIDE THE PATIENT'S MOUTH - The present invention relates to a patient interface device and system for delivering continuous airway pressure to a patient ( | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150059762 | RESPIRATORY MASK - Disclosed is a respiratory mask comprising a mask body and an articulated connection piece that can be connected to a respiratory tube. On the mask body, at least one exhalation gap is located in the vicinity of a connection that holds the articulated connection piece. Preferably, the exhalation gap terminates in an umbrella-shaped outflow channel that runs away from the patient. Preferably, at least two components of the respiratory mask are interconnected without play. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150075531 | REPLACEABLE CUSHION FOR RESPIRATORY MASKS - Applicant has disclosed a “replaceable cushion system” which allows for a cushion frame with an integral cushion (e.g., a gel bladder) to be quickly and easily swapped in and out of a respiratory mask (e.g., a CPAP mask) while maintaining an effective seal via the compression of a gasket. In all of the preferred embodiments, the cushion frame (with an affixed cushion) is removably attached to a mask shell by a press-fit and by associated prongs and notches. The prongs can be located in the mask shell with the notches in the cushion frame, or vice versa. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150114398 | MOTION LIMITING COUPLING ASSEMBLY FOR A PATIENT INTERFACE - A coupling assembly for a respiratory interface device support assembly and a respiratory interface device mask is provided. The respiratory interface device support assembly has at least one strap structured to be coupled to each lateral side of the respiratory interface device mask. The coupling assembly includes a first rotatable coupling component structured to be coupled to the support assembly and having a first rotation limiting structure, and, a second rotatable coupling component structured to be coupled to the mask and having a second rotation limiting structure. When coupled, the first rotatable coupling component first rotation limiting structure and the second rotatable coupling component first rotation limiting structure limit the rotation of the first rotatable coupling component relative to the second rotatable coupling component. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150128952 | PATIENT INTERFACE ASSEMBLY WITH CONDUITS ON EACH SIDE OF THE HEAD - A patient interface assembly that includes a first conduit, a second conduit, and a patient interface coupled to the first conduit and the second conduit. The first and second conduits each include a first end that is disposed proximate to a top of a head of a user, and a second end that is disposed proximate to an airway of such a user when the patient interface assembly is being worn by the user. The first and second conduits also each include a central portion that extends along the sides of a face between the user's eye and an ear a head strap is coupled between the first and second conduit, and a patient interface is coupled to the second ends of the first and second conduits. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150128953 | HEADGEAR FOR MASKS - A headgear for use with a mask includes a first strap being configured to engage a back of a patient's head and extend on either side of the patient's parietal bone behind the patient's ears and assume, in use, a substantially circular or oval shape. At least a portion of the first strap is substantially inextensible. The headgear also includes at least one second strap configured to removably connect the first strap to the mask. The second strap may be more extensible than the first strap. At least a portion of the first strap is self-supporting such that the headgear maintains a three dimensional shape when not in use. The substantially inextensible portion of the first strap is constructed to resiliently return to a predetermined shape when not in use. The arcuate region includes a first portion that may be arranged to align substantially parallel with a top of the patient's head and a second portion being arranged to align substantially to a rear surface of the patient's head. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150328422 | MOTION STABILIZER SYSTEM FOR RESPIRATORY INTERFACE DEVICE - A floatable coupling between a patient interface device and a frame body is provided. The floatable coupling includes a number of elastic bands extending between the patient interface device and the frame body. The elastic bands couple the patient interface device and the frame body in a manner that allows the patient interface device to float relative to the frame body. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160008564 | MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY FOR RESPIRATORY INTERFACE DEVICE | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160015923 | UNDIRECTIONAL FLEXION CLIP - A flexion coupling ( | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160121072 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Device - An obstructive sleep apnea treatment device is disclosed herein. In embodiments the device eliminates the need for large peripheral equipment such as an air pump and hoses commonly associated with current treatment devices. In embodiments, the device is comprised of a main mask body component, at least one expiratory or exhalation pressure valve, at least one inspiratory or inhalation valve. In other embodiments, the device is further comprised of a forehead cushion component, a facial seal component, and an attachment component. In embodiments, the main mask body component is a nasal covering mask configured with a positive end expiratory adjustable pressure valve to generate a resistance on a patient's exhalation thus pressuring the nasal airways without the need of an air pump or electrical power source. Positive pressurization of the airways reduces the occurrence of apneas. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160129286 | Breathing Mask With Variable Airflow Resistance Insert - A breathing mask having a face mask with a breathing port and a variable breathing resistance insert attached to the port. The insert includes an air resistance valve including a cap having a first plurality of apertures arranged in an arcuate arrangement, and a base attached rotatably to the cap and having a second plurality of apertures arranged in an arcuate arrangement. The cap is incrementally rotatable relative to the base between a first position, in which each of the first plurality of apertures of the cap is aligned with a corresponding one of the second plurality of apertures of the base, and a second position, in which one of the first plurality of apertures of the cap is aligned with one of the second plurality of apertures of the base, and the remainder of the first plurality of apertures of the cap is not aligned with any of the remainder of the second plurality of apertures of the base. The insert includes a connecting ring attached to the base and is adapted to be secured to the breathing port of the face mask. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160144146 | HEADGEAR ASSEMBLIES AND INTERFACE ASSEMBLIES WITH HEADGEAR - A headgear system and/or an interface assembly incorporating a headgear system that, in some configurations, is configured to transform from elasticated or “stretchy” behavior to “inelastic” behavior at least in response to normal or expected forces encountered during the intended therapy. In some configurations, upon fitment to the head of a user, the system automatically adjusts toward or to an appropriate size. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160250436 | HEADGEAR | 09-01-2016 |
| 20160375214 | HEADGEAR WITH A HYDROPHILIC WICKING MATERIAL - A headgear component for a patient interface device includes a member having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the member including at least one of a textile material and a foam material, the member having a plurality of vent holes extending therethrough, and a plurality of moisture wicking members provided on the first surface, the moisture wicking members covering the vent holes and being made of a hydrophilic material. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20170232218 | GAS STORAGE MASK | 08-17-2017 |
