Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Face mask covering a breathing passage
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Matter, Kristen C (Department: 3771)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Face mask covering a breathing passage
C128S205250, C128S206210, C128S207110
Reexamination Certificate
active
07992558
ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment, a medical mask includes a rigid sealing portion configured to cover and seal around at least a portion of a user's nose including the user's nostrils and a rigid stabilizing frame coupled to the rigid sealing portion. The rigid stabilizing frame includes a generally horizontal upper support member configured to bear against the user's forehead, a generally vertical support member coupled between the rigid sealing portion and the upper support member, and lower left and right support members coupled between the rigid sealing portion and the upper support member and configured to bear against the user's cheeks. The rigid stabilizing frame defines two openings configured to allow the user to see through the medical mask when the medical mask is positioned on the user's face.
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Thornton Annelise
Thornton W. Keith
AirWay Technologies LLC
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Matter Kristen C
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