Infant nasal interface mask
US9211387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An infant nasal interface mask for use with a nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) system including a mask body and a base. The mask body forms a cavity and is defined by a leading portion, an intermediate shell portion, and a trailing portion. The leading portion terminates in a leading edge forming an aperture open to the cavity and having a generally triangular shape for placement over a patient's nose. The trailing portion includes a bellows segment characterized by an increased flexibility as compared to a flexibility of the intermediate shell portion. The base extends from the trailing portion opposite the leading portion and forms at least one longitudinal passage extending through a thickness of the base and fluidly connected to the cavity. The intermediate shell portion is laterally pivotable relative to the base via the bellows segment.
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