Mask system

US8522784B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ResMed Corp. · AU

Inventors

• Eva Ng · Sydney, AU
• David James Lockwood · Melbourne, AU
• Jamie Graeme Wehbeh · Sydney, AU
• Zoran Valcic · Chatswood, AU
• Errol Savio Alex D'Souza · Sydney, AU
• Matthew Eves · Sydney, AU
• Mahsita Sari · Sydney, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 23, 2013
• Grant date: Sep 3, 2013
• Expiry date: Jan 23, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2209/06
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A full face mask system for treatment of respiratory disorder with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure equipment suitable to generate a supply of gas at positive pressure to be delivered to a patient's airways, the mask system comprising a frame module; a cushion module provided to the frame module and adapted to form a seal with the patient's face; an elbow module provided to the frame module and adapted to be connected to an air delivery tube to deliver breathable gas to the patient; and headgear removably attachable to the frame module.