Nasal prong and patient interface device including the same
US10398868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/0216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nasal prong for a cushion member for use with a patient interface device that includes a casing, a flap extending from the casing for insertion into a nostril of a patient, and a bottom cap. The casing and the bottom cap define a space. A fill material is disposed in the space defined by the casing and the bottom cap, wherein the casing is structured to deform and conform to a shape of a portion of the nostril when the nostril applies pressure to the casing.
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