Lateral gas line configuration
US8910635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/432
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mask for patient ventilation comprises a frame portion, a front portion, a retention strap, and a gas delivery orifice. The frame portion is for surrounding a respiratory opening of a patient. The front portion is coupled with the frame portion and covers the respiratory opening region. The retention strap is for maintaining positive pressure between the frame portion and the patient. The gas delivery orifice is coupled with the frame portion and configured such that the gas delivery orifice is lateral to the front portion.
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