Patient interfaces with condensation reducing or compensating arrangements
US11471637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3653
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Mask assemblies, breathing circuits and related components include configurations for reducing condensation within the mask and/or inhibiting or preventing condensation from coming into contact with a user of the mask. The mask assemblies can incorporate heating elements (such as heating coils), insulating spaces or barrier layers.
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