Nasal interface and system including ventilation insert
US6997187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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.
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