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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8074660 | Expandable face mask with engageable stiffening element Face masks that are provided in a generally flat configuration and are capable of being expanded to a cup-shaped configuration. Such masks include at least one porous layer that includes at least one pleat and that is capable of being expanded by at least partially ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7371034 | Drilling attachment A drilling attachment for use in wet and dry drilling operations includes a housing having first and second fluid conduits, and a drive shaft mounted within the housing and having fluid transmitting first and second end portions in fluid communication with a respect... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7293990 | Intraoral device An intraoral device includes a one-piece, flexible, injection molded body made of a single homogeneous material. The body includes upper front and rear flaps, and lower front and rear flaps. Upper edges of the front flaps and lower edges of the lower flaps are seale... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 7171967 | Face mask and method of manufacturing the same A mask includes a filter layer and a support base supporting the filter layer. The filter layer has first and second complimentary portions that together form a rim, where the first portion is connected to the second portion at first and second seams. The first seam... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7107992 | System and method for preventing closure of passageways A system for treating sleep-related breathing disorders. In one embodiment, the system includes a first magnetically susceptible material attached to a left lateral pharyngeal wall and a second magnetically susceptible material attached to a right lateral pharyngeal... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7032751 | Dispensing assembly for single piece face mask A method of producing a plurality of face masks is provided. The method includes the step of providing a continuous web that is of the same material throughout. A plurality of body portions are stamped from the continuous web so that each of the plurality of face ma... | 04/25/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6904906 | Nebulizer mouthpiece and accessories This invention is a device (10) for inspiration of a mist from a nebulizer, having an inlet connector (12, 32) adapted to engage an outlet port of a nebulizer, a hollow mouthpiece element (126 34) for insertion into a patient's mouth; a conduit ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6631721 | Nebulizer mouthpiece and accessories This invention is a device (10) for inspiration of a mist from a nebulizer, the device comprising an inlet connector (12, 32) adapted to engage an outlet port of a nebulizer; a hollow mouthpiece element (126, 34) for insertion into a patient's mouth; a co... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6606990 | Mouth piece for inhalation therapy units The invention describes a mouthpiece for an inhalation therapy unit wherein an aerosol for inhalation is prepared for a patient, said mouthpiece comprising a substantially tubular base (1), in the wall of which an orifice (2) is formed, and a flat, elasti... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6584976 | Face mask that has a filtered exhalation valve A filtering face mask that covers at least the nose and mouth of a wearer and that includes an exhalation valve. The exhalation valve opens in response to increased pressure when the wearer exhales to allow the exhaled air to be rapidly purged from the ma... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6176234 | Mouthpiece for a nebulizer A mouth piece exhalation valve for a nebulizer or breathing circuit. The nebulizer has an internal passageway containing an offset causing an inspiration mist flow to bypass the exhaust valve without impingement. The offset includes a deflector which aids... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6123082 | Device for preventing or reducing the passage of air through the mouth A device (20) for preventing or reducing the passage of air through the mouth (22). The device (20) comprises a top lip member (26) and a bottom lip member (28) having a space (34) therebetween. The space (34) is configured such that, in use, when the top... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6119690 | Nostril filter system A nostril filter system that includes a filter assembly including a foam rubber nose insert member including a tubular nasal passage portion and a dome shaped naris portion; a pliable plastic insert member including a tubular top portion and a dome shaped... | 09/19/2000 |
| 5797146 | Breath deflector with seal A breath deflector sealed across the bridge of the nose and extending forwardly therefrom, such as to the inside portion of a helmet and downwardly beyond the mouth, to prevent the fogging of glasses or the visor of the helmet. The seal of the breath defl... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5794276 | Neck protection device A disposable neck protection device that not only covers the neck region, but is constructed such that it prevents particles from coming into contact with the wearer's neck region while at the same time, allowing the wearer's skin to breathe. The device c... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5720052 | Neck protection device A disposable neck protection device that not only covers the neck region, but is comprised of a material which prevents particles from penetrating it while at the same time, allowing the wearer's skin to breathe. The device covers the cheeks and other are... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5704063 | Face covering An altenative face protector made of a covering body for covering at least a portion of a user's face below the eye area thereof, and attachments for attaching the covering body to a user. The face protector covers at least a portion of a user's face and ... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5694927 | Disposable mask and suction catheter A disposable mask and suction catheter includes a mask having a front side and a back side, the back side being disposed in contact with a user's face during use. The disposable mask and suction catheter also includes a catheter tube having a first and a ... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5561863 | Surgical face mask A surgical face mask having a see-through portion and a porous portion wherein the see-through portion is adapted for viewing a portion of the wearer's mouth. The face mask may further include an eye shield which may be pivotally secured thereto. The see-... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5538013 | Mask having interchangeable scenting means A mask placeable over at least one respiratory organ of a user for blocking out unpleasant odors includes an air-permeable body having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a strap for securing the mask in place over the user's face. An air permeable sc... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5538014 | Deformable face shield with mouthpiece A transparent, flexible and deformable face shield that adaptably fits and conforms to the contours of the wearer's face to protect the wearer's eyes, contact lenses, face, etc. from hair spray products or other products containing contaminants. The face ... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5462049 | Intraoral smoke removal device The present invention is directed to an intraoral device for absorbing tar and nicotine normally inhaled by a smoker. The device includes a flexible pad which is disposed within the mouth of a wearer. A plurality of tar and nicotine absorbent particles ar... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5360018 | Positionable viewing shield with disposable transparent medium A viewing device which includes a support; a splash guard with a peripheral wall enclosing an open area to permit visual observation therethrough, with the wall having a surface thereon to receive and support a disposable transparent film positioned acros... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5322072 | Sterility maintenance cover, surgical instrument tray, and drape support A device for maintaining sterility during which device includes an L-shaped member having a base panel for fitting beneath the patient, an upward-standing side or end panel and a horizontally oriented instrument platform extending from the side or end pan... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5322061 | Disposable aerosol mask A disposable mask that includes a filter media capable of filtering particles of a size appropriate for its purposes, while providing excellent breathability. The mask is formed from multiple layers of filtration material having the general configuration ... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5138714 | Windsheet optical device The windsheet optical device for protective eye and facial wear on the head of a human user comprises a transparent flexible sheet including left, middle, and right integral sections of sufficient length to cover the front and at least part of the sides o... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5127411 | Oral appliance for removing aerosols produced during dentistry An apparatus to aid in isolating a medical practitioner from infectious materials found in a patient. The apparatus includes a collector for providing a vacuum barrier around the mouth of a patient to trap aerosols and the like emanating from the patient ... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5112322 | Emesis head appliance An emesis head appliance is made of clear flexible plastic or disposable material. The appliance includes a two-piece basin sized and configured to receive discharge from a patient and to fit snugly under the chin with side panels reaching upward to the t... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5052411 | Vacuum barrier attachment for medical equipment An attachment for use with medical tools to aid in isolating a medical practitioner from infectious materials found in a patient. The attachment includes both a physical barrier and means for providing a vacuum barrier around the tool to trap aerosols and... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5037381 | Electrically assisted transdermal transport device and method for renewing the device A device for electrically assisted transport of molecules into the skin has a renewable power source and a means for electrically assisted transport of molecules in solution through the skin of an animal. The device has an anode and a battery electrolyte ... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5025506 | One piece mask body having vertically stitched nose accomodating portion A face mask able to appropriately cover the nose is made of a sheet of flexible material which forms the body of the mask. The upper portion of the body is so folded that two opposing sides of the folded upper portion are folded downward and decline towar... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4998538 | Medical drape for laser surgery A disposable medical drape adapted for use in laser surgery is configured to form an enclosure, acting as an emission barrier, between the medical laser and the patient tissue to be removed so as to contain, within the enclosure, materials present in the ... | 03/12/1991 |
