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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7870860 | Respiratory mask having intraoral mouthpiece with large sealing area and multiple sealing configuration A respiratory mask provides improved sealing through the use of an intraoral mouthpiece with a large sealing area. A tubular extension, configured at one end to accept standard respiratory fittings, is the conduit for gas delivery to the intraoral mouthpiece. The re... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7823590 | Devices, for preventing collapse of the upper airway, methods for use thereof and systems and articles of manufacture including same Devices and methods to prevent airway collapse are disclosed. The device includes a mouthpiece featuring a positioning aid adjustable by inflation accomplished via a gas exchange port attachable to a source of pressure and a breathing tube. Inflation causes an asymm... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7798146 | Oral appliance An oral appliance is provided for installation within the oral cavity of a user. The oral appliance is configured to be connected to a negative pressure supply to create a negative pressure environment within the oral cavity of a user. The device includes apertures ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7650885 | Mouthpiece and mask for ventilation assistance and connector for joining objects An apparatus for cooperation with associated ventilation apparatus which includes an engagement member for engaging and gripping a plurality of teeth of the user. The apparatus also includes an adjustment assembly for connecting the engagement member to associated v... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7543585 | Unobtrusive personal air filtration device A personal air-filtration device directing filtered air at the face without the use of a mask or a mouthpiece is described. The inventive device provides filtered air to the user without obstructing the user's mouth, thus allowing the user to talk and consume food a... | 06/09/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7311103 | Method for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome The invention describes a method for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) utilizing positive airway pressure (PAP) by creating a single-piece, dual arch airway orthotic, using said orthotic to obturate the oral cavity via an acrylic seal between the uppe... | 12/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7137393 | Breathing normalizer apparatus A breathing normalizer for partial insertion within the user's mouth for normalizing breathing patters, prevention of snoring, teeth grinding, and light forms of sleep apnea is disclosed. The device includes an outer plate which is positioned external to the user's ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134432 | Infant breathing aid apparatus A breathing aid for an infant is adapted for delivery of inhalable medication in a gentle flow to an area immediately adjacent the baby's nasal passageway. An oral member formed as a pacifier carries a hollow tube, the open top end of which extends just above the up... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7107991 | Endotracheal tube using leak hole to lower dead space A tracheal tube ventilation apparatus to more effectively remove expired gases. In one preferred embodiment, one or more leak holes are created in the side walls of an endotracheal tube so that expired gases can leak out of the endotracheal tube above the larynx, su... | 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 |
| 7077138 | Patient ventilation devices A ventilation device has a flexible adhesive sheet that can be sealed around the patient's nose and mouth. A fitting extending through the sheet in the region of the mouth enables the patient to be ventilated by means of a vent tube inserted through the fitting.... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7044127 | Multipurpose mask A protective, multipurpose mask covers the oral and nasal areas. The mask has an opening about or around the mouth area of the wearer which allows different devices to be inserted and withdrawn from the wearer's mouth while the mask is in place on the wearer. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032596 | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation device and method A cardiopulmonary resuscitation device and method that combines artificial, emergency ventilation of a patient's lungs with chest compressions on the patient's sternum area. The device includes a self-inflating bag having a top side, a bottom side, and an outlet por... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025060 | Personal breathing filter A personal air filtration device has a cylindrical exhalation tube, with a one-way valve thereon. Concentric around the periphery of the exhalation tube and integrally connected to the exhalation tube rearward (proximate the user's mouth) of the one-way valve is a f... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021312 | Assisted breathing device and method of wearing same There is disclosed an improved breathing assistance device. The breathing assistance device comprises a nasal mask, an upper mouth piece and a frame attached to the upper mouth piece. The frame is coupled to the nasal mask such that orbital movement of the nasal mas... | 04/04/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6997181 | Personal hydration device A personal hydration device providing fluid delivery to an external mouthpiece and a gas mask mouthpiece is disclosed. The personal hydration device includes a container having an exit port and an exit valve, a diverter valve, an external mouthpiece, a gas mask with... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997184 | Cool air inhaler A cool air inhaler for use in treating croup, having a body having at least one side wall and a bottom wall forming an enclosed space open at an upper portion of the body wherein the upper portion of the body is adapted to generally conform to contours of a lower pa... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6983746 | Underwater exhaust system Provided are exemplary embodiments of an underwater breathing exhaust system configured to lower the exhalation, effort and to direct water adjacent an exhaust valve to reduce the likelihood of water entering the system and/or gas free flowing from the system. ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6981502 | Respiratory mask having intraoral mouthpiece with large sealing area and multiple sealing configuration A respiratory mask provides improved sealing through the use of an intraoral mouthpiece with a large sealing area. A tubular extension, configured at one end to accept standard respiratory fittings, is the conduit for gas delivery to the intraoral mouthpiece. The re... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6971389 | Portable mask for detainee A protective mask for resisting biting by a detainee has a panel of flexible, breathable material shaped to extend across and cover the nose, mouth and cheeks of a wearer and at least one fastener strap extending between the opposite sides of the panel for extending... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6920880 | Mask defogging system and method A method for purging air in a goggle area on the interior of a face mask is provided. A mouthpiece is positioned in front of a mouth of a person. Positive purging of air in the goggle area on the interior of the face mask is assured by permitting air to flow from th... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6915800 | Water intake prevention device for a snorkel A water intake prevention device for a snorkel includes an outer housing that is affixed to the airway tube of a snorkel. The outer housing includes a plurality of inlet openings to allow the intake of air. An inner housing of the device includes a float that moves ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6860270 | Double barrel ventilation mask for a patient A face mask for ventilation of a patient. A face piece is disposed on the patient's face. An oral tube and a nasal tube are disposed through corresponding ports in the face piece. The oral tube extends through the mouth of the patient and the nasal tube extends thro... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6827083 | Snorkel Here is disclosed a snorkel comprising a mouthpiece section, an open end section, a tubular section being contiguous to the open end section and a connector section interposed between the mouthpiece section and the tubular section and provided with a check valve. Fi... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6792942 | Sleep silencer A sleep silencer serves for eliminating snore by holding in a mouth. The sleep silencer comprises a hollow tube which includes a front tube and a rear tube. One end of the front tube has an opening. A periphery of one distal end of the rear tube has a safety ring en... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6789543 | Assisted breathing device and method of wearing same There is disclosed an improved breathing assistance device. The breathing assistance device comprises a nasal mask, an upper mouth piece and a frame attached to the upper mouth piece. The frame and nasal mask are arranged such that, when the device is worn by a user... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6763831 | Adjustable ventilation mask for a patient A mask to facilitate ventilation of a patient. The mask has a face piece, an oropharyngeal airway, and an ambu bag. The oropharyngeal airway is incrementally movable to move the patient's tongue to clear the patient's oropharynx and to assist in sealing the face mas... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6758212 | Personal emergency breathing system The breathing system includes an elastic, non-porous body housed within an outer protective shell. The body terminates at its forward end in a protective cap and an air inlet passage and at its inner face in oral and nasal cavities. An air filter is disposed in the ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6736139 | Ventilation mask assist device A ventilation mask assist device is provided for use in anesthesia of a patient with an obstruction to provide an airtight seal when using a ventilation face mask. The ventilation mask assist device has an outer flap, an inner flap and a perioral extension extending... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6675802 | Device for improving breathing incorporating a detachable venting seal A device (8) for improving a user's breathing includes an oral appliance (10) and a venting seal (18) detachably coupled to the oral appliance (10). The venting seal (18) has a perimeter adapted to be placed behind the user's lips such that venting seal (... | 01/13/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6631713 | Method and apparatus for ventilation/oxygenation during guided insertion of an endotracheal tube An endotracheal tube can be inserted into a patient's trachea during resuscitation by using a face mask and a curved guide. The guide is inserted through a flexible port in the face mask and has a curved distal portion that extends into the patient's mout... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6571798 | Device for improving breathing and method of constructing same A device (8) for improving a user's breathing includes an oral appliance (10) and a connecting post (20) coupled to the oral appliance (10). The connecting post (20) has an arm (22) providing a standard interface to engage cooperatively shaped openings (4... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6543452 | Nasal intubation device and system for intubation A nasal intubation device is used to penetrate a nasal region and provide irrigation and/or medication to the nasal region. This intubation device can also be used in other applications. The intubation device comprises a flexible tube and a distal tip at ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6536424 | Anatomical mouthpiece with retaining wings and method of use A mouthpiece includes a wall having an anterior section and a plurality of posterior sections. Retaining wings are coupled to the anterior section. The retaining wings conform to the anatomy of the user's labial and buccal vestibule that extends between t... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6533761 | Catheter securing device and bite block A device for securing a catheter with respect to a patient's mouth that preferably includes a balloon that can be inflated within the patient's mouth on the exterior of the catheter, a bite block, and a shield. The balloon preferably immobilizes the cathe... | 03/18/2003 |
