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Non-invasive ventilation facial skin protection

US8925548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

CAREFUSION 207, INC. · US

Inventors

Brian Pierro · Yorba Linda, US
Khalid Mansour · Corona, US
Eric Porteous · Corona, US
Greg J. Dugan · Corona, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 11, 2011
Grant date	Jan 6, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 29, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2230/432
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A non-invasive ventilation patient interface comprises a fresh gas entry port, an exhaust gas entry port, and a facial skin interface. Fresh gas entry port is configured for coupling with a fresh gas supply. The exhaust gas vent port is configured for allowing expulsion of exhaust gas from the patient interface. The facial skin interface is configured for eliminating fluid from within the patient interface and for eliminating fluid from facial skin which is covered by the patient interface.

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