Patient interface assembly supported under the mandible

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2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Mitchell, Teena (Department: 3743)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Face mask covering a breathing passage

C128S207110

Reexamination Certificate

active

11048680

ABSTRACT:
A patient interface system having a patient interface and chin support system for supporting the patient interface on the patient and for supplying a flow of gas from a patient circuit to the patient interface. In one embodiment, the chin support is formed from flexible hollow chambered support and extends from either side of the patient interface curving downwardly in front of the patient's cheeks, around the outside of the patient's mouth, to a position beneath the patient's mandible. In another embodiment, the chin support is coupled to a conduit that is coupled to the patient interface. The chin support includes at least a portion that is disposed under the patient's mandible.

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