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Compliant coupling or adaptor

US8544465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21References

48Claims

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Assignee

RedMed Limited · AU

Inventors

Ian Malcolm Smith · Hornsby, AU
John Michael Snow · Chatswood, AU
Perry David Lithgow · Batemans Bay, AU
Dan Kao · Perth, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 15, 2006
Grant date	Oct 1, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 13, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01D47/02
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A CPAP device includes a flow generator including an outlet, a humidifier including an inlet, and an adaptor connector between the outlet of the flow generator and the inlet of the humidifier. The connector includes a flexible and conformable sealing portion that is movable to accommodate misalignment.

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