Assisted breathing device and method of wearing same
US7021312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0825
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is disclosed an improved breathing assistance device. The breathing assistance device comprises a nasal mask, an upper mouth piece and a frame attached to the upper mouth piece. The frame is coupled to the nasal mask such that orbital movement of the nasal mask is permitted while air under pressure is supplied to the nasal mask through the coupling. A method of using a breathing assistance device is also disclosed.
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