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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136524 | Disposable mask system A mask system includes a frame, cushion, cushion clip, swivel elbow, headgear and/or headgear clips that are configured for use in a clinical or hospital environment. One or more components of the mask system are configured to promote single patient use, e.g., by pr... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7878199 | Disposable mask system A mask system includes a frame, cushion, cushion clip, swivel elbow, headgear and/or headgear clips that are configured for use in a clinical or hospital environment. One or more components of the mask system are configured to promote single patient use, e.g., by pr... | 02/01/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7353827 | Mask, mask shell and seal with improved mounting, mask seal, method of mask manufacture and mask with reduced exhalation noise Mask seal having an embedded mounting member for engaging a mounting member on a mask shell to mount the seal and shell together. Headstrap retention bracket having an indentation for wedgedly engaging a mask shell cylinder to removably mount headstraps to the shell... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7320323 | Breathing mask device and application device and frontal support device thereof The invention concerns a breathing mask arrangement for feeding a respiratory gas to a patient. The invention further concerns a forehead support device for same. The breathing mask arrangement according to the invention includes an arch body, a sealing lip means fo... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318439 | Mask assembly A respiratory mask assembly for use in the delivery of non-invasive positive airway pressure to a user. The assembly includes a rigid shell having a channel portion defined by an inner wall, an outer wall and a channel floor, a face-contacting cushion acting to spac... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7278428 | Face or nose mask for non-invasive ventilation of patients in general The face or nose mask (1) includes a mask body (2) with an inlet (3). The mask body (2) includes a sealing element with a first chamber (10), and a second chamber (11) which can be connected by connectors (12, 13) to ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273052 | Pneumatic sealing system for protection masks A pneumatic sealing system for a gas mask, which seals the mask to the face of the user by using a pump that employs air from inside the gas mask to variably inflate a mask seal during the breathing cycle. A double diaphragm pump, which has a driving diaphragm and a... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7243652 | Respirator mask A respirator mask includes an inflatable cuff, a gas-guiding member, and an inflating valve. The inflatable cuff has an inner wall surface confining an air chamber, and a gas inlet unit having a hollow protrusion projecting into the air chamber from the inner wall s... | 07/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7237551 | Cushion for a patient interface A respiratory mask is provided having an outer shell coupled to a cushion for the delivery of a gas to a user. The cushion of the respiratory mask has a pleat and varied wall thicknesses about the device in order to provide varying degrees of flexibility and support... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7219670 | Method for securing a nasal mask A nasal mask for applying pressurized gas to a user's respiratory system. The mask includes an inflatable seal which is at least partially filled with a soft open cell foam. The seal includes a manual pump and a pressure release valve for inflating and deflating the... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207334 | Respiratory mask assembly A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a mask frame having a first cooperating interlocking structure. A cushion clip having a second cooperating interlocking structure is selectively detachable to the mask frame. The first a... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7171966 | Breathing mask with a superelastic seal A breathing mask with a mask body, which has a seal at its edge, which said seal is in contact with the user's face, wherein at least part of the seal that is in contact with the user's face is elastically deformable with spring characteristics ranging from linear t... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7156094 | Breathing apparatus and pressure vessels therefor There is described a wearable garment capable of supplying air to a user comprising a plurality of compartments disposed about the garment, a plurality of air storage vessels for fitting into respective ones of the compartments, an air regulator, a connector for con... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152599 | Nasal mask for delivering gas A nasal mask for delivering gas to a mammalian nasal passage includes a body portion including an inlet opening and an outlet opening as well as a facial contact portion having an opening in communication with the outlet opening and a shroud positioned over the faci... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7100611 | Face mask A face mask for use in gas delivery applications, such as breathable gas or aerosol drug systems. The face mask includes a body having a peripheral edge for placement against the face of a wearer. The peripheral edge defines a single chamber over the nose and the mo... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097802 | Disposable LMA The disclosed method for fabricating low cost laryngeal mask devices includes providing a mold, the mold including interior walls that define a hollow interior volume. The interior volume includes a first portion and a second portion. A liquid plastic material is in... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7082947 | Face mask for use in pressurized drug delivery systems Face masks for use in pressurized drug delivery applications, such as aerosol drug delivery systems, and a method of reducing aerosol deposition in the region of the eyes are presented. The face masks according to the various embodiments disclosed herein contain fea... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7069933 | Breathing mask and mask cushion therefor A full-face cushion (30B) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30B) is affixed to a mask body (46)... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7007690 | Advanced chemical/biological crew mask An improved crew mask for protection of a user against chemical and biological hazards is provided. The novel crew mask includes the following features: a facepiece that includes a hybrid face seal with both intern and flat seals, and at least one transparent lens p... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7007696 | Mask cushion and method of using same A nasal CPAP treatment apparatus is disclosed with a flow generator coupled to a nasal mask. The mask has a nasal cushion forming a nose-receiving cavity. The cushion has a triangularly-shaped frame of resilient material with a mask engaging portion connected by a s... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7000611 | Mouthpiece, nasal seal, head appliance, apparatus, and methods of treating sleep apnea A CPAP device and a method for treating sleep apnea use a head appliance with an oral adaptor comprising a tube partially inserted in a person's mouth and a diaphragm applied over the tube against the mouth, such that the lips are formed into a tight seal with the t... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6928662 | Cold-weather helmet with removable jaw shield A helmet is particularly well suited for cold-weather use. The helmet includes a jaw shield that is detachable from a head portion. A breathing mask connects to the jaw shield via a mask adjustment mechanism that selectively axially moves the breathing mask toward a... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926004 | Breathing mask with a head fastening device A breathing mask is joined with a head fastening device that has at least one headstrap and at least one neckstrap. The headstrap and the neckstrap are connected with each other in the area of their extensions away from the breathing mask. The headstrap is fastened ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6912727 | Head harness for night vision device A head harness for supporting a night vision device is provided. The head harness includes a frame assembly and padding coupled to the frame assembly. The padding is configured to contact at least one of a forehead and a cheek of the face of a user of the head harne... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6871649 | Nasal mask cushion assembly A nasal cushion (30) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30) is affixed to a mask body. The membrane ( | 03/29/2005 |
| 6860268 | Pediatric ventilation mask and headgear system A nasal or full-face mask and headgear system for improving pediatric compliance of ventilation therapy, including CPAP or BiPAP, and sized for pediatric use is provided. Each mask has a shallow concave rigid shell bearing the visage of a caricature. Unique caricatu... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6837240 | Display system upgrade for a full face mask A full face mask has a body frame having a continuous, closed sidewall extending and compliantly resting on bony contours around facial features of a wearer, and a lateral partition extending and resting on bony contours of a wearer's face from one side to another s... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6834650 | Face or nose mask for non-invasive ventilation of patients in general The face or nose mask (1) includes a mask body (2) with an inlet (3). The mask body (2) includes a sealing element with a first chamber (10), and a second chamber (11) which can be connected by connectors (12, 13) to ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6823869 | Mask assembly A respiratory mask assembly for use in the delivery of non-invasive positive airway pressure to a user. The assembly includes a rigid shell having a channel portion defined by an inner wall, an outer wall and a channel floor, a face-contacting cushion acting to spac... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6779524 | Moldable scented face mask Conforming, moldable face mask having a scented icon that can be activated to camouflage unpleasant odors emanating from the construction material of the mask and gases delivered therein. The mask is also moldable and conforming, thereby making it adjustable to reci... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6729333 | Low contact nasal mask and system using same A low contact nasal mask assembly that includes a seal member defined from a unitary piece of elastomeric material. The seal member defines a nose receiving cavity and has a first end portion and a second end portion generally opposite the first end portion. A first... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6679260 | Apparatus and method for forming a ventilation mask An apparatus and method for a ventilation mask. The ventilation mask includes an upper hood and a toroidal tube. The toroidal tube is made of soft silicone, and a tube shape is first formed when the middle part of the tube shape is formed into an "S" shap... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6651661 | Ergonomic face mask An ergonomic face mask is provided for the administration of gas under a positive pressure to a patient. The face mask includes a cushion that provides a seal with the patient's face, and a dome connected to the cushion that receives a connection tube for... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6634358 | Nasal mask cushion assembly A nasal cushion (30) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30) is affixed to a mask body. The membrane (34) has an aperture (38) into whi... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6629531 | Respiratory mask and service module A respiratory mask and service module combination for pressure breathing. The respiratory mask has a hardshell member that extends along the contour of the face toward the peripheral edge of the mask and has a central portion forming a canopy. An inhalati... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6626178 | Full face mask with face seal and removable adaptors allowing full access to separate spaces A flexible full face mask to supply breathable air to humans when in environments where it is not possible to breathe, such as underwater masks, or in environments having toxic gases or similar toxic conditions. The mask includes a mask skirt in the form ... | 09/30/2003 |
