Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Face mask covering a breathing passage
Reexamination Certificate
2004-02-20
2011-10-25
Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3772)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Face mask covering a breathing passage
C128S205250, C128S206120, C128S206130, C128S206180, C128S206230, C128S206240, C128S206260, C128S206270, C128S206280, C128S207110, C128S207130
Reexamination Certificate
active
08042538
ABSTRACT:
A mask system is provided to fit pre-adult patients, or patients having facial features that are very small or child-like, e.g., patients having dimensions in the lower 5%-10% of the population. For example, the headgear and/or cushion are dimensioned to accommodate this range of patients.
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Ging Anthony M.
Kwok Philip R.
McAuliffe Patrick J.
Moore Rachael E.
Robinson Gary C.
Bianco Patricia
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.
Patel Nihir
ResMed Limited
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