Patient interface and headgear
US10065010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0858
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Patient interface components and/or associated head gear and adjustment systems improve sealing and/or patient comfort and/or ease of use. The interface includes an inflating or ballooning seal. The headgear assembly can be connected to the interface with an elastic component and an inelastic component. The elastic component enabling a course fitting of the interface to the patient and the inelastic component enabling a final fitting of the interface to the patient.
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