User interface for supplying gases to an airway
US11298494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2016/0027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A user interface convertible between a nasal configuration and an oral configuration. The user interface has a nasal cannula and a mouthpiece. The nasal cannula has a body portion and at least one prong extending from the body portion, the prong being adapted to direct a flow of gas into a nare of a user's nose. The mouthpiece is adapted to engage the mouth of the patient and direct a flow of gas into a user's mouth. In the nasal configuration the prong of the nasal cannula is adapted to direct a flow of gases into a nare of the patient. In the oral configuration, the nasal cannula is engaged with the mouthpiece such that a gases flow is provided to at least the mouth of the user.
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