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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176919 | Respiratory mask including an adjustable forehead abutment member An adjustable respiratory mask includes: a mask body including a rear side, and a front cover having a connecting hole and projecting upwardly; an adjuster housing formed on top of the front cover, and having a sleeve that extends within the adjuster housing in a fr... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8136525 | 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... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8042539 | Hybrid ventilation mask with nasal interface and method for configuring such a mask A nasal ventilation interface and method for providing nasal ventilation to a patient includes a hybrid face mask, covering only the mouth, coupled with removable nasal inserts extending from the upper surface of the mask. The nasal interface has modular, removable,... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8042540 | Patient oxygen delivery mask A mask for delivery of oxygen to a patient is disclosed, including a body having a peripheral portion, a central portion, and bridge portions extending between the central portion and the peripheral portion. The central portion has an inner surface and an outer surf... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8028700 | Full face flexible oxygen mask for use with flight helmets The full face flexible oxygen mask for use with flight helmets includes an elastic face seal with an oronasal cone that seals around the nose and mouth of the wearer, and flexible sealing flaps along the perimeter of the face seal to adapt the face piece of the mask... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7810499 | Gas exhaust system for a mask apparatus for use in a breathing assistance system A gas exhaust system for a mask apparatus for use in a breathing assistance system may include a housing for supporting a cushion configured to provide a seal against a patient's face, the housing defining a housing opening, and a ball member secured in the housing ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7575006 | Respirator mask with hygienic protection The invention relates to a respirator mask with hygienic protection. More specifically, the invention relates to a respirator face mask (2) which provides physiological protection, comprising: an oronasal face piece (10), a semi-flexible lip element ( | 08/18/2009 |
| 7406965 | Forehead support for facial mask A respiratory mask assembly includes a frame and a forehead support secured to the frame. The forehead support includes a joining member secured to an upper portion of the frame and a cushion frame movably mounted to the joining member. One of the joining member and... | 08/05/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7318433 | Gas delivery device for infants An improved gas delivery device for infants which is simple and easy to use is disclosed and described. The gas delivery device can include a gas supply chamber and a nipple directly connected to the supply chamber. The gas supply chamber can define a substantially ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316230 | Elbow for mask assembly An elbow assembly for use in a respiratory mask, which includes an elbow, an inlet port, an exhaust port, and a baffle separating the inlet port from the exhaust port. A mask assembly includes a cushion comprising at least one gusset and an aperture for connection t... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7246620 | System for monitoring pilot and/or passenger oxygen saturation levels and estimating oxygen usage requirements A noninvasive system for monitoring the oxygen saturation level of a person subjected to reduced atmospheric pressure for avoiding hypoxemia. The system monitors a person's oxygen saturation level, comparing the saturation level to a predetermined level. When the me... | 07/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7243651 | Cushion and mask therefor 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 ( | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243649 | Anesthesia administration mask and eye shield An anesthesia delivery device can be coupled to a ventilation system. The device includes an inspiratory gas line having a machine end and a patient end. The machine end can be fluidly coupled to the ventilation system, and the patient end can be received within the... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234466 | Forehead support for facial mask A forehead support (10) is disclosed that is adapted to be secured to a respiratory mask (16). The forehead support (10) including a joining member (14) for securing to the mask (16) and a cushion frame (12) pivotally mounte... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7207335 | Mask and vent assembly therefor A mask (10) for use with a system for supplying breathable gas pressurised above atmospheric pressure to a human or animal's airways. The mask (10) includes a mask shell (12) which is, in use, in fluid communication with a gas supply conduit ( | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204250 | Bio-mask The invention relates to a breathing mask for use in monitoring a patient. The mask can have sensors on the body of the mask and on the associated straps or caps. The mask can be used to monitor breathing problems or to monitor a patient during anesthesia. The data ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7188622 | Filtering face mask that has a resilient seal surface in its exhalation valve A filtering face mask 10 that has a mask body and a new exhalation valve 14. The mask body is adapted to fit at least over the nose and mouth of a person to help define an interior gas space when the mask is worn. The exhalation valve 14 permits... | 03/13/2007 |
| RE39493 | Respirator having snap-fit filter cartridge A respirator (10) that includes a face piece (14) and a cartridge receiving structure (22) located on the face piece (14). The face piece (14) is sized to fit snugly over the nose and mouth of a person, and the filter cartridge ( | 02/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7168095 | Face protector and method of use A method of using a face protector includes providing a face protector including a lens and a face plate configured to protect the forehead, eyes, cheeks, jaw, chin, mouth, ears, and nose of a user without protecting substantially the remainder of the user's head; a... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7156826 | Medical connector and method for nasally administering or removing a substance A medical connector contains a plurality of arms having respective entrance ports. The medical connector also contains a cover preferably having first and second caps coupled together by a first tether, and a fastener coupled to at least one of the first and second ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152602 | Mask apparatus A face mask comprises a sealing collar (1) extending around the mouth with a shelf (4) extending under the nose supporting a gel insert (7) that makes sealing contact between the nostrils and a passage (6) through the shelf. A curved, rig... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7107990 | Portable face protector for protecting human being from poisonous gas and securing visibility Disclosed is a portable face protector for protecting a human being from poisonous gas and securing visibility, which can be used in an emergency such as a fire, etc. The face protector comprises a visibility securing member having a transparent window, for tightly ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7089939 | Gas delivery connection assembly An anti-asphyxia valve is adapted to, in use, be disposed between a patient and structure to deliver a breathable gas to the patient. The valve includes a housing having an interior, at least one port to provide fluid communication between the housing interior and a... | 08/15/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7084355 | Multilayer printed circuit board A multilayer printed circuit board is provided in which microcracks or metallic migration is mitigated when a Resin Fill Plated Through Hole (RFP) is arranged near the edge thereof. The multilayer printed circuit board includes an inner layer having an RFP, outer la... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077140 | Face mask and method A method for preventing a spread of diseases, promoting better breathing, improving comfort and reducing fatigue. The method utilizes a face mask and a noseform of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,976,173, which is incorporated herein by reference, In a first e... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7077126 | Inhalation therapy mask and device for animals To increase the accuracy of the administration of doses of inhalation therapies for animals, the invention proposes a two-part inhalation mask for animals in which each mask part (9) comprises an aerosol chamber (1) and an adaptation chamber (2)... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7069932 | Patient interface with forehead support system A patient interface having a forehead support adjustably. The forehead support assembly includes a support arm that is adjustably mounted to the mask shell, thereby allowing the adjustment of the distance between the forehead support bracket and the mask shell in or... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066178 | 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 mas... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063084 | Oxygen diffuser support A support for an oxygen diffuser for delivering a plume of oxygen-enriched air to a space in front of a patient's nose and mouth. The support comprises a means for holding a tube associated with the oxygen diffuser. This means is located at the vertex of front porti... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055521 | Ventilated mask for outdoor use A ventilated mask for outdoor use is provided having a face mask to protect the wearer against insects and flying debris. The mask covers the user's nose, mouth and cheek area, and has a removable visor to provide protection for the eyes as well. The use of a snap i... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040319 | Method and apparatus for monitoring oxygen partial pressure in air masks Method and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring an oxygen partial pressure in an air mask and providing a tactile warning to the user. The oxygen partial pressure in the air mask is detected using an electrochemical sensor, the output signal from which is provided... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036508 | Harness assembly for a nasal mask A harness assembly for a nasal mask for communicating breathable gas to a patient's airways, for example, in the administering of CPAP or like breathable gas delivery treatments, includes a cap portion adapted to engage, in use, the occipital region of the skull. Th... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7011090 | Elbow for mask assembly An elbow assembly for use in a respiratory mask, which includes an elbow, an inlet port, an exhaust port, and a baffle separating the inlet port from the exhaust port. A mask assembly includes a cushion comprising at least one gusset and an aperture for connection t... | 03/14/2006 |
