Nasal air delivery apparatus
Patent 6012455 Issued on January 11, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 14, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 14, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesCombination face mask and dental device for improved breathing during sleep Nasal and oral air passageway delivery management apparatus Patent #: 5752510 InventorApplicationNo. 079116 filed on 05/14/1998US Classes:128/207.18, Respiratory gas supply means enters nasal passage128/204.18, Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure128/206.29Including means inserted in mouthExaminersPrimary: Weiss, John G.Assistant: Anderson, Harold D. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61M 015/08AbstractThe apparatus is configured to deliver breathable air under continuous positive air pressure to a person who requires such treatment. The apparatus includes a dentally stabilized platform and a nose mask, nose piece or nasal tubes resiliently mounted on the platform and urged toward nasal engagement and rhinal seal. In the case of configurations including nose masks and nose pieces, the force applied from the dentally stabilized platform is through a resilient connection. Various nose masks, nose piece and nostril engaging air tubes carrying nasal pads are disclosed. In each case, the resilient mounting on the dentally stabilized platform provides the necessary air seal. Air which is enhanced by medication or added oxygen may be supplied by the apparatus. | |
