Patent · US Expired

Nasal interface and system including ventilation insert

US6997187B2 · kind B2 · utility

86Cited by
7References
28Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateSep 10, 2003
Grant dateFeb 14, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 10, 2023

Classification

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

Abstract

A ventilation or CPAP interface system adapted to be inserted into a nares of a user to secure the interface. A cannula adapted to be connected to a source of ventilation gas forms a first portion of an input gas flow passage to supply the ventilation gas to the user. A nasal insert adapted to be inserted the nares of the user forms a second portion of the input gas flow passage from the cannula to a distal end of the nasal insert. A seal portion adapted to engage a portion of the first naris is provided adjacent the distal end of the nasal insert. Ventilation interface system may optionally include feed tubes, y-connector, tube holder, and headgear.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.