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Cushion to frame assembly mechanism

US8944061B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M16/0816
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A full-face mask assembly includes a frame, a cushion provided to the frame, the cushion adapted to form a seal around the patent's nose and mouth and a skeleton frame to maintain the cushion to the frame, the skeleton frame including at least one of an upper support member adapted to support a forehead support, lower headgear clip receptacles adapted to be engaged with clips provided to straps of a headgear assembly, and an annular elbow connection seal adapted to engage an inlet conduit.

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