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Ergonomic and adjustable respiratory mask assembly with headgear assembly

US6907882B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2003
Grant dateJun 21, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/32
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a main body and a side frame member provided on each lateral side of the main body. Each side frame member includes an integrally formed first connector portion. A headgear assembly is removably attachable to the frame. The headgear assembly has a second connector portion adapted to be removably coupled with the first connector portion provided on the frame. The second connector portion is manually movable to a releasing position to detach the headgear assembly from the frame. The headgear assembly is rotationally adjustable with respect to the frame.

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