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Hat-held respiratory mask

US6505623B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 4, 1999
Grant dateJan 14, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 4, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M16/0666
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A respiratory mask is provided according to the invention. The respiratory mask includes a respiratory interface adapted to input and output a gas to a respiratory system of a person, a hat having a substantially semi-hemispheric portion adapted to fit over a head of the person and a brim extending outwardly from at least a front portion of the semi-hemispheric portion, and a hose having a proximal end connected to the respiratory interface and passing through the brim and attached to the semi-hemispheric portion, wherein the brim positions and retains the hose, with a distal end of the hose capable of being connected to a gas supply.

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