Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Face mask covering a breathing passage
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-17
2006-01-17
Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Face mask covering a breathing passage
C128S207130, C128S205250, C128S206270, C128S207110, C128S206210
Reexamination Certificate
active
06986352
ABSTRACT:
A mask system for delivering air to a user includes a suspension mechanism to allow relative movement between a face-contacting cushion and a mask shell. The suspension mechanism also provides a predetermined force to the cushion that is a function of mask pressure, displacement of the cushion or both.
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Drew Joanne
Frater Robert H.
Gunaratnam Michael K.
Bennett Henry
Odland Kathryn
ResMed Limited
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