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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7984711 | Carrying system with breathing apparatus The present invention relates to carrying systems including packs and bags. One embodiment of the present invention is directed at a carrying system that includes a snow breathing apparatus. The system includes a carrying cavity, an attachment system, and a snow bre... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7686016 | Medication holder A medication holder is disclosed comprising a housing (10) having an outer wall (12) and an inner wall (11) preferably in sleeved relationship to each other. The outer wall may be moved between a closed position in which the housing (10) ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7360538 | Oxygen therapy face mask An oxygen therapy face mask has a face engaging portion and a valve assembly connected thereto. The valve assembly has a first passage communicating with the interior of the face engaging portion from which gas can flow into the face engaging portion and into a pati... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7347204 | Breathing air system for a facility The breathing air system is made of a pressurized breathing air source, a continuous loop air conduit connected to the pressurized breathing air source for maintaining the breathing air at a defined pressure, a first isolation valve located between the pressurized b... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7328700 | Respiratory system and method of use A respiratory protection circuit of the type having an air flow regulator disposed in an air flow path between an air supply and a respirator is improved by including an air flow splitter and a bi-directional valve. The air flow splitter is disposed in the air flow ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7324864 | Apparatus and method for measuring forces imparted on valve assemblies of metered dose delivery containers during manufacture thereof An axial force measurement apparatus (40) comprises a head member (42) adapted for receiving force imparted by an external force-applying source, and a transducer (44) such as a load cell for measuring the amount of force applied to the head mem... | 01/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7311657 | Patient-support device and docking cart combination A combination comprises a patient-support device and one or more carts that dock to the patient-support device. Some of the disclosed carts that dock to the patient-support device have pivotable storage bins. Some of the disclosed carts have equipment-carrying surfa... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7302295 | Method and apparatus for mimicking respiratory sinus arrhythmia with cardiac pacing controlled via external respiration therapy device Methods and systems involve adjusting cardiac pacing based on information acquired via a respiratory therapy device. A medical system includes a respiratory therapy device having one or more sensors and a therapy delivery unit. The one or more sensors are configured... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7249617 | Vehicle mounted compressed air distribution system A pressurized gas system controls a gas flow from one or more gas pressure storage vessels by means of an electronically controlled electro-mechanical shut-off valve located in close proximity to each of the vessels. The shut-off valves are electrically wired to act... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7191790 | Quick connect pressure reducer/cylinder valve for self-contained breathing apparatus A quick pressure reducer and cylinder valve for use with an SCBA includes a cylinder valve that connects to a pressure vessel, a pressure reduction assembly for reducing the pressure of breathing air provided by the pressure vessel, a probe, and an inlet/latch assem... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7178521 | Adjustable length breathing circuit A unilimb breathing circuit has a proximal end coupling member, a distal end coupling member, an expiratory tube extending between the proximal and distal end coupling members, and an inspiratory tube extending between the proximal and distal end coupling members. T... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7165281 | Bed A bed comprises a support arrangement (1) adapted to provide upper support surfaces for and carry a person lying in the bed through an upper limitation thereof. A suction device is arranged to generate an air flow from the contact surfaces between a person ly... | 01/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7100608 | Determination of mask fitting pressure and correct mask fit A method for determining a mask-fit test pressure to be applied to a wearer's mask by ventilatory assistance apparatus includes adaptively determining the mask-fit pressure from prior use. ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7100605 | Therapy device for local treatment of colds The invention relates to a therapy device for the specifically local treatment and curing of colds in the region of the nose, frontal sinus and throat area in human beings. The external appearance of the therapy device can resemble that of a common hair dryer or fac... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7077141 | Airway management method An Airway Management Apparatus (AMA) and method for easing the breathing and aiding the alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes of the airway of an obese individual in the supine position. The AMA includes an upper-body support, and a head and neck sup... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073220 | Bed siderail having a latch A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and siderails supported by the frame. A latch member is configured to prevent vertical movement of the siderail. A latch position indicator is configured to provide an indication of the position... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066172 | Warning device for a respirator product A warning device for a respirator product with a valve (11), which comes into action in a state of warning and releases a gas flow. The warning does not hinder the user of the apparatus and only a very small portion of the gas supply carried with the user is ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063085 | Gas delivery and monitoring system The present invention provides a system for a gas delivery and monitoring system for delivering a gas product to a patient and receiving a gas product exhaled from a patient. In an embodiment, the gas delivery and monitoring system includes a head support made of re... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7059323 | Incubator with oxygen metering An incubator for premature and newborn patients is provided with a heater (6), and a fresh air flow (13) fed in with oxygen metering, characterized in that the incubator has an electrically operated oxygen concentrator (12), and an oxygen sensor... | 06/13/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7028687 | Escape hood An escape hood, comprising a respirator, having an air filter suitable for filtering toxic air contaminants and positioning members to retain the respirator in a respiratory path of the user; an optical lens; a expanding member, permitting hood to expand from a comp... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017576 | Breathing assistance apparatus A improved interface is disclosed for delivering CPAP therapy to patients. The interface has a sliding engagement to the headgear. The sliding engagement allows substantial relative lateral movement eg: when face is distorted from sleeping on side, while still provi... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7007695 | Manner of attaching component elements to filtration material such as may be utilized in respiratory masks A component is attached to filtration material by providing the component with a deformable extension member that is preferably integral with the component and that extends from a base portion of the component. The extension member is inserted through an opening pro... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6994089 | Nasal ventilation interface A nasal ventilation interface comprising a hollow body having at least one and preferably two nasal apertures, and at least one and preferably two inhale apertures, and at least one and preferably two nasal insert tubes each associated with one of the nasal aperture... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6968844 | Mask cover A cover, for a flexible patient breathing mask, which is made predominantly of a soft material and has an open bottom and an internal shape corresponding to the external shape of a patient mask. The cover has a socket piece opening opposite the open bottom. The sock... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6959709 | Manner of attaching component elements to filtration material such as may be utilized in respiratory masks A component is attached to filtration material by providing the component with a deformable extension member that is preferably integral with the component and that extends from a base portion of the component. The extension member is inserted through an opening pro... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6948499 | Easy gripping face mask A cup-shaped face mask sized to fit over the nose and mouth of a wearer is disclosed. The face mask includes an inside surface, an outside surface, and a tab disposed on and extending outwardly from the outside surface, where the tab is adapted for gripping. ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6941949 | Disposable face mask A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose, mouth, and chin of a wearer, and an extension provided with the mask body. The extension is configured to encircle a back of a wearer's head and to substantially cover a wearer's cheeks, jaw,... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6915965 | Fire hose for simultaneously delivering firefighting liquid and high pressure air An air delivery system, wherein the air delivery system is coupled to a hose delivering water or fire-extinguishing foam, for providing air to emergency workers and disaster victims. The system includes a high-pressure air hose coupled at one end to an air-supply so... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6905507 | Teething pacifier A teething pacifier comprising a pacifier guard having two opposing sides, a nipple extending outwardly from one side of the pacifier guard and a handle associated with the opposite side of the pacifier guard. The handle includes a first teething material and a seco... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6823867 | Pouch for the blower unit of a powered air purifying respirator A pouch is provided for the blower unit of a powered air-purifying respirator system, to isolate the blower unit from hazardous material such as potentially-explosive dust or gas. The pouch has an opening at one end through which the blower unit can be inserted into... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6820616 | Combined aircrew systems tester (CAST) The present invention enables functional testing nearly all aircrew equipment including a COMBAT EDGE (combined advanced technology enhanced design “G” ensemble) system components which include a mask, a G-suit, communication systems, and a goggle. The present i... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6698427 | Comfort ring for patient medical mask A medical mask assembly includes a medical mask and a comfort ring releasably mated to the mask. The mask includes a interior surface and an exterior surface and a mating edge where the two meet. The comfort ring includes a strip of cloth and two elastic ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6651652 | Method for identifying respiration attempts by analyzing neuroelectrical signals, and respiration detector and respiratory aid system operating according to the method A respiratory aid system has a device arranged for connection to a living creature in order to facilitate, support and/or control the respiration of the living creature. The device can be a ventilator or a neuroelectrical stimulation device. For faster an... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6597939 | Method and apparatus for coordinating an event to desired points in one or more physiological cycles The subject invention pertains to a novel method and apparatus for improving the efficacy of a medical treatment or diagnostic procedure by coordinating such treatment or procedure with at least one physiological cycle of a patient. In a specific embodime... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6581591 | Safety measures for kayaks and other craft An emergency breathing apparatus for breathing under water particularly when using a kayak (1) comprising a single flexible tub (4) having an internal volume which is less than normal lung capacity and having an inlet adjacent one end of said tube which i... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6435032 | Air supply pressure regulator with supply tank pressure gauge and air supply port An improved regulating and gauging device for attachment to tank fed breathing apparatus used in such endeavors as scuba diving or fire fighting. On the body of the device are components which concurrently function to provide the diver or other user with ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6405728 | Breathing apparatus A breathing apparatus comprises at least one spherical container (15) for breathable gas attached to a harness (1,9,20,21) (5) (109) for securing the same to a user. Each container may be located within a protective casing (14,14') and is preferably forme... | 06/18/2002 |
