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Mask and components thereof

US10940283B2 · kind B2 · utility

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299References

5Claims

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Assignee

ResMed Pty Ltd · AU

Inventors

Michael Berthon-Jones · Blaxland, AU
Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam · Chatswood, AU
Richard Sokolov · Sydney, AU
Robin Garth Hitchcock · Parramatta, AU
David John Bassin · Sydney, AU
Gordon Joseph Malouf · Sydney, AU
Peter Edward Bateman · Sydney, AU
Philip Rodney Kwok · Chatswood, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 28, 2014
Grant date	Mar 9, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 13, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/3344
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A comfortable low-leak mask assembly for use with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is provided to improve patient compliance and/or treatment. The mask system may include headgear having straps that are substantially inextensible and/or micro-adjustable; and/or a mask and/or cushion that includes various structures to allow enhanced/tailored sealing and/or fit at selected locations on the patient's face.

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