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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8161971 | Nasal and oral patient interface A patient interface for communicating fluids to and/or from a patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. In addition, a patient interface for fluid and physiological function monitoring proximate to the patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is discl... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8025057 | Ergonomic and adjustable respiratory mask assembly with headgear 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. Each side frame member includes an integrally formed first connector portion. A headgea... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7987850 | Nasal interface prong device An infant nasal interface prong device for use with an nCPAP system. The device includes first and second nasal prongs and a base. Each prong includes a bellows segment, a tip, and a lumen. The tip extends from the bellows segment to a tip end and is adapted for ins... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7942148 | Compact oronasal patient interface A breathing arrangement includes a patient interface, at least one inlet conduit, and a headgear assembly. The patient interface includes a mouth covering assembly including a cushion structured to sealingly engage around exterior of a patient's mouth in use, a nozz... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7918224 | Breathing air filtration system A nasal air filtration device includes a pair of either planar or concave-convex filters, a support structure incorporating a pair of generally annular bases or sleeves for supporting the filters, and a bridge that couples the bases or sleeves to maintain them in a ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918225 | Breathing air filtration devices A nasal air filtration device includes a pair of either planar or concave-convex filters, a support structure incorporating a pair of generally annular bases or sleeves for supporting the filters, and a bridge that couples the bases or sleeves to maintain them in a ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7856979 | Nasal respiratory devices Described herein are nasal respiratory devices and methods for treating a variety of medical diseases including snoring and sleep apnea through the use of such devices. In general, these devices include an airflow resistor, such as a flap valve and a holdfast for se... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7748383 | Air filters Air filters for use in nostrils, building structures and vehicles. The air filter is washable, reusable, non-toxic, and, for nostrils, comfortable to wear. It filters or stops allergens, while allowing airflow. ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7726313 | Breathing mask with individual adaptation to the shape of the face A sealing frame for a breathing mask is provided that can be adapted to the contours of the face of a mask user in a simple manner. The sealing frame (1), includes a soft plastic material (5) with embedded metal strips (6). ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7481219 | Medicine delivery interface system Medicine delivery interface for delivery of therapeutic aerosols or gases, including at least one hollow body having at least one nasal aperture defined therein at least one nasal insert tube associated with each nasal aperture of the hollow body is capable of being... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7481218 | Nasal devices A nasal delivery device and a method of delivering substance to a nasal airway of a subject can be used for mass treatment, especially mass vaccination. The delivery device includes an interface unit, as a replaceable unit, having at least one nosepiece unit for fit... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7448385 | Nasal adaptation of an oral inhaler device This invention is for nasal adaptors for oral inhaler devices and methods of adapting an oral inhaler device with a nasal adaptor. The nasal adaptor of the present invention, in assembly with an oral metered dose aerosol inhaler converts an oral inhaler device to na... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7406966 | Method and device for non-invasive ventilation with nasal interface A nasal ventilation interface including a pair of tubes configured to deliver a ventilation gas. The tubes are attachable at a first end to a ventilation gas supply hose and engageable at a second end with a person's nostril. A coupler is configured to align the pai... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7383839 | Oral nasal cannula There is provided an oral nasal cannula for sampling breath of a subject, including a main body portion, having formed therein a suction port which is adapted to be connected to a suction device for side sampling of exhaled breath of the subject, at least one nasal ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7370652 | Patient interface device A patient interface device that includes a support member sized and configured to span at least a portion of a patient's face while remaining below the patient's eyes responsive to the patient interface device being donned by such a patient. A sealing assembly is at... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357136 | Patient interface assembly and system using same A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear. In one embodiment, a spring biases the interface device against the face during use. In a further embodiment, the patie... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354467 | Filtering assembly in nasal cavities A filtering assembly in nasal cavities includes a connector with two rings connected by a link, and two filtering members are securely connected to the two rings. The two filtering members are inserted into the wearer's nasal cavities so as to effectively filter for... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353826 | Sealing nasal cannula An integrally molded ventilation interface includes a hollow bellows-like structure and two nasal prongs extending from a top surface of the bellows. A pair of headgear strap flanges can also be molded integrally with the ventilation interface. The nasal prongs prov... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347209 | Free breathing apparatus Tubular elements inserted for enhanced breathing into the nasal passages of a wearer to increase air flow include a bridge coupling between the elements of a spring-like rigidity to spread the elements towards their quiescent obtuse angle spread before insertion, su... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341060 | Ergonomic and adjustable respiratory mask assembly with headgear 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. Each side frame member includes an integrally formed first connector portion. A headgea... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337780 | Nasal and oral cannula breathing detection device A cannula comprising a main body which defines an internal chamber therein. A first and second nasal prongs, respectively, communicate with the internal chamber to define first and second nasal prong passages. A mouthpiece has a gas passageway and a retainer passage... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331348 | Infant CPAP nasal cannula seal A nasal CPAP cannula seal that includes a strip of flexible material, between about 3 to 10 cm in width and between about 5 to 15 cm in length. The strip defines a pair of substantially round nostril apertures, each aperture having a diameter of between 2 mm and 4.5... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328705 | Dental appliance for improving airflow through nasal-pharyngeal airway A dental device comprises an intraoral nasal dilator and a mandibular repositioner working synergistically as an anti-snoring device. The device has a lower segment of thermoplastic material which is formed to fit over the lower teeth and is connected to an upper se... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7318437 | 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 breathabl... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7318438 | Internal nasal dilator and medicine delivery method A method of making an internal nasal apparatus (10) configured to retain and deliver a quantity of compound within the nose of a user over a minimum period. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7294138 | Nose pack method and apparatus A medical device and method for treating nose bleeds are provided. The device includes packing material interconnected to a flange member. The packing material is insertable into a nasal cavity, for absorbing blood and other body fluids. The flange member prevents t... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290546 | Nasal mask A nasal mask assembly for preferred use in CPAP treatment. The mask assembly comprises a central body, a face cushion, a forehead support and a gas inlet. The gas inlet is rotatably connected to the central body, and the forehead support is pivotally connected to th... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7263996 | Anion emission and anti-dust nose mask The present invention relates to an anion emission and anti-dust nose mask capable of enhancing a compatibility so that it is well adapted to various sizes and types of nose based on its flexibility, and it is possible to wear without any string based on a pressure ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7255107 | Nasal mask assembly for nasal delivery A nasal mask assembly is configured to provide a direct flow of a fluid, e.g., breathable air, oxygen or anesthesia, directly into the patient's nasal cavity by combining the nasal prongs of a nasal cannula with a nasal cup. The nasal cup is made of clear plastic an... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7243650 | Custom fitted mask configured for coupling to an external gas supply system and method of forming same According to one embodiment, a method of forming a custom fitted mask configured for coupling to an external gas supply system includes applying a first sheet of deformable material against a contact portion of a user's face surrounding the user's nostrils while the... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234465 | Nasal ventilation interface and system A ventilation interface and system is described which can be adapted to be connected to a source of ventilation. The ventilation interface and system includes an exhaust port positioned at a midpoint between at least two ventilation connectors. The ventilation inter... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7207333 | Nose mask A nose mask having either one of several types of mask parts with different functions selectively fitted to an installation shaft, usable without impairing the attractiveness of a nose, and formed so that, when the installation shaft is inserted from nostrils into n... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204246 | Air self-contained oxygen inhaler A health apparatus for use by individuals. The apparatus is an oxygen inhaler that works in a manner analogous to that of a breath spray and an asthma inhaler. Rather than dispensing asthma medicine, however, the oxygen inhaler disperses a small volume of oxygen thr... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7191781 | Nasal ventilation interface and system A ventilation interface and system is described which can be adapted to be connected to a source of ventilation. The ventilation interface and system may include variable exhaust ports. The ventilation interface system may optionally include feed tubes, y-connector,... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188624 | Ventilation interface for sleep apnea therapy The ventilation interface for sleep apnea therapy interfaces a ventilation device to the patient's airways. The ventilation interface includes a pair of nasal inserts made from flexible, resilient silicone which are oval shaped in cross-section and slightly tapered ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7178528 | Headgear for noninvasive ventilation interface The present invention is a headgear for noninvasive ventilation interface made up of a nasal cannula including cannula tubing having a given outside diameter, and a headgear yoke with ends including tubing retainers. The yoke is adapted to extend transversely over a... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7178525 | Patient interface assembly supported under the mandible A patient interface system having a patient interface and chin support system for supporting the patient interface on the patient and for supplying a flow of gas from a patient circuit to the patient interface. In one embodiment, the chin support is formed from flex... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7178524 | Nasal gas delivery system and method for use thereof A gas administering method for administering gas to an airway of a patient having a nasal vestibule and for use with a gas administering apparatus comprises a primary gas source that is operable to provide gas and a nasal vestibular portion arranged so as to receive... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7165466 | Apparatus and method for in situ measuring of evaporation from a surface The present invention concerns a method for in situ measuring of evaporation from a surface and an apparatus for measuring the evaporation from a surface. The apparatus comprises an evaporation surface made of a porous, hydrophilic material, which surface is connect... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7156097 | Nasal cannula An improved nasal cannula and cannula support structure. In a preferred embodiment, an integrated nasal cannula and cannula support device comprise a semi-rigid mono-lumen cannula design comprising a generally L-shaped mono-lumen strut terminating at its distal end ... | 01/02/2007 |
