Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Face mask covering a breathing passage
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-02
2010-10-19
Yu, Justine R (Department: 3771)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Face mask covering a breathing passage
C128S207180, C128S207110, C128S206210, C128S206270, C128S200240
Reexamination Certificate
active
07814911
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for providing positive pressure for treatment of snoring and sleep apnea are disclosed. The apparatus includes a nares seal configured to engage the nares of a patient and to direct pressurized air into the airways of the patient. The nares seal can include first and second laterally spaced delivery tubes defining a generally triangular open space between them. The delivery tubes can extend downward below the nose of a patient and curve inward and upward under the nose of the patient. A first and a second nostril tube are connected to the delivery tubes for insertion into the nares of the patient. A wire support may be provided in each of the laterally spaced delivery tubes. The nares seal may be connected to a mask support of headgear configured to be secured to the head of the patient.
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Bordewick Steven S.
Brandt Laurel D.
Weimholt Mark J.
AEIOMed, Inc.
Billion Richard
Clise, Billion & Cyr, P.A.
Dixon Annette F
Yu Justine R
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