Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-17
2007-07-17
Yu, Justine R. (Department: 3771)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure
C128S206280, C128S206120, C128S206140, C128S206240
Reexamination Certificate
active
10890547
ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment, a method of forming a custom fitted mask configured for coupling to an external gas supply system includes applying a first sheet of deformable material against a contact portion of a user's face surrounding the user's nostrils while the first sheet is in a deformable state. The first sheet is deformed against the contact portion of the user's face to cause the first sheet to conform substantially optimally to the user's unique facial features. A second sheet of deformable material is configured around a contact portion of a fitting adapted for coupling to the external gas supply system. The second sheet is applied against a contact portion of the first sheet while the second sheet is in a deformable state such that the fitting is positioned between the first and second sheets. The second sheet is deformed against the contact portion of the first sheet with the fitting positioned between the first and second sheets to cause the second sheet to conform substantially optimally to the contact portion of the first sheet. The second sheet is allowed to bond to the contact portion of the first sheet to form the custom fitted mask.
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