Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-04
2010-06-01
Douglas, Steven O (Department: 3771)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure
C128S912000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07726309
ABSTRACT:
A flexible connector that couples a delivery conduit to a patient interface device and a pressure support system that includes such a flexible connector. The flexible connector of the present invention prevents disruption of the seal between the patient interface and the patient's face. The flexible connector may have a bellows portion with a longitudinally directed portion, a narrowed neck portion, or a plurality of corrugations. The flexible connector may further have a swivel portion and/or an exhaust member, and/or a hinge member.
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Andrews Derrick
Busch Lance
Ho Peter Chi Fai
Matula, Jr. Jerome
Douglas Steven O
Haas Michael W.
RIC Investments LLC
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