Surgery – Respiratory method or device
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-05
2011-10-25
Yu, Justine (Department: 3771)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
C128S204180, C122S00400R
Reexamination Certificate
active
08042535
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea includes a CPAP device and a detachable humidifier. The humidifier includes a tank that is removably insertable into a humidifier base. A sealed air flow path from the CPAP device and through the water tank is established when the water tank is placed in the humidifier base.
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Crumblin Geoffrey
Jeha Simone Marie
Kenyon Barton John
Lithgow Perry David
Murray Andrew Charles
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.
ResMed Limited
Young Rachel
Yu Justine
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