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Lateral gas line configuration

US8910635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 2011
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 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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