Nose mask

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2007-05-22

2007-05-22

Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Face mask covering a breathing passage

C128S205250, C128S207180

Reexamination Certificate

active

09328120

ABSTRACT:
A nasal mask includes a shell forming a chamber having an inlet and at least one outlet and a seal. The seal is disposed proximate the outlet for contacting and sealing with external skin proximate at least one naris at a base of a nose of a user donning the mask. Substantially all of the sealing occurs between the seal and the external skin.

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