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Cushion for mask system

US9032956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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2References

12Claims

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Assignee

ResMed Corp. · AU

Inventors

Rupert Christian Scheiner · Sydney, AU
Scott Alexander Howard · Sydney, AU
Gregory Scott Smart · Sydney, AU
Christopher Scott Skipper · Sydney, AU
Steven John Lubke · Sydney, AU
Timothy Shawn Nelson · Sydney, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 14, 2013
Grant date	May 19, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 26, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2210/0625
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mask system for use between a patient and a device to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a frame including a channel and a cushion provided to the frame. The cushion includes an end portion that is inserted and retained within the channel. The frame includes a recess that communicates with the channel and a hole that connects the recess to a frame exterior. The hole and recess provide an exit route for air contained within the channel.

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