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Breathing assistance apparatus

US6832610B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims
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Filing dateOct 10, 2002
Grant dateDec 21, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M16/0683
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient interface for CPAP is described, with deformable cushions for the forehead rest. Each cushion providing a substantially even load bearing surface and progressive deformation. Several embodiments are disclosed for achieving desired mode(s) of deformation.

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