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Electrically stimulated mask and/or associated components

US9687619B2 · kind B2 · utility

11Cited by

5References

17Claims

0Family size

Assignee

ResMed Corp. · AU

Inventors

Kai Stuebiger · Sydney, AU
Justin John Formica · Sydney, AU
Aaron Samuel Davidson · Sydney, AU
Gerard Michael Rummery · Sydney, AU
Clancy John Dennis · Parramatta, AU
Liam Holley · Sydney, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 8, 2012
Grant date	Jun 27, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 7, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2230/62
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A respiratory assistance component is disclosed that changes shape when an electrical charge is provided. The amount of electrical charge that is applied may be based on values, characteristics, or user controlled parameters of the respiratory assistance system. The component may be all or part of a patient interface, a tube, a flow generator, and/or a sleep mat.

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