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Patient interface assembly and system using same

US8127765B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

RIC Investments LLC · US

Inventors

Peter Chi Fai Ho · Pittsburgh, US
Jerome Matula, Jr. · Vandergrift, US
Richard J. Lordo · Washington, US
Lance Busch · Trafford, US
Derrick Blake Andrews · Markleton, US
Luke Stonis · Columbus, US
Chris Von Dohlen · Columbus, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 14, 2008
Grant date	Mar 6, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 20, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E60/50
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and pivoting coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear assembly. In one embodiment, a spring biases the patient interface device against the patient's face when in use. In a further embodiment, the patient interface device is a nasal cushion that includes a formable support mounted to the nasal cushion for providing support and adjustment of the nasal cushion to improve fit and comfort. The headgear assembly in one embodiment is a semi-rigid, minimal contact harness assembly and includes an adjustment assembly that allows for a simultaneous adjustment of multiple straps. In a further embodiment, a pair of rigid connecting members couple the patient interface device to the headgear.

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