Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Face mask covering a breathing passage
Reexamination Certificate
2004-07-27
2010-06-15
Douglas, Steven O (Department: 3771)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Face mask covering a breathing passage
C128S206210
Reexamination Certificate
active
07735487
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a forehead rest for respiratory masks. An embodiment of the forehead rest comprises a deformable resilient member (300) comprising a top surface (302) and a base (303) connected by two side walls (304, 305), said top surface (302) being substantially thicker than said side walls (304, 305), said deformable member (300) evenly distributing the pressure on the forehead of a patient that contacts said deformable resilient member (300), wherein said side walls (304, 305) are capable of folding under compression.
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Gradon Lewis George
Grant Stuart Robert Allen
McAuley Alastair Edwin
Nightingale Christopher Earl
Shotbolt Aidan Mark
Douglas Steven O
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
Trexler, Bushnell Giangiorgi, Blackstone & Marr, Ltd.
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