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Interface comprising a nasal sealing portion

US10603456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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505References

32Claims

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Assignee

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited · NZ

Inventors

Peter David Alexander Bearne · Auckland, NZ
Roheet Patel · Auckland, NZ
Kirstin Elizabeth Middelkoop · Auckland, NZ
Michael John Henri Cox · Hertford, GB
Fadi Karim Moh'd Mashal · Auckland, NZ
Gregory James Olsen · Auckland, NZ
Isaac Tristram Tane Mason · Auckland, NZ
Matthew Roger Stephenson · London, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 31, 2012
Grant date	Mar 31, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 27, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2210/0625
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An interface for positive pressure therapy includes a mask assembly and a headgear assembly. The mask assembly comprises a mask seal that is adapted to underlie the nose. The mask seal extends up the lateral sides of the nose. The mask seal has a primary seal below the nose and a secondary seal alongside the nose.

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