Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-04
2005-10-04
Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure
C128S206240, C128S206280
Reexamination Certificate
active
06951218
ABSTRACT:
A CPAP system for supplying humidified gases to a user is disclosed in which various interfaces are described for gas delivery. A mask cushion including a deformable cushion and thin sheath is described. A forehead rest with a horizontal pivot that is attached to the mask is disclosed. An outlet vent to reduce the noise from exhausted carbon dioxide is described. A mouthpiece is also described with an outlet diffuser including Heat Moisture Exchanger Material.
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Gradon Lewis George
Haycock Mark Joseph
Mahon Daniel
McAuley Alastair Edwin
Nightingale Chris Earl
Bennett Henry
Fisher & Paykel Health Care Limited
Ragonese Andrea M.
Trexler, Bushnell Giangiorgi, Blackstone & Marr, Ltd.
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