Disposable mask system

US7878199B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ResMed Corp. · AU

Inventors

• Anthony Michael Ging · Sydney, AU
• David John Worboys · Chatswood, AU
• Gregoy Scott Smart · Sydney, AU
• Muditha Pradeep Dantanarayana · Hornsby, AU
• John Michael Snow · Chatswood, AU
• Philip Thomas Stallard · Sydney, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 7, 2007
• Grant date: Feb 1, 2011
• Expiry date: Jul 11, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/583
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A mask system includes a frame, cushion, cushion clip, swivel elbow, headgear and/or headgear clips that are configured for use in a clinical or hospital environment. One or more components of the mask system are configured to promote single patient use, e.g., by providing an age indicator and/or preventing disassembly and/or cleaning, etc.