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Respiratory mask sealing interface
US8939151B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8939151-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113021100-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | Aug 4, 2008 |
| Publication date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
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A sealing interface forms part of an apparatus for supplying a flow of respiratory gases to a user. The sealing interface comprises a foam or gel inner cushion and a thin resilient rubber outer sheath. A face side of the inner cushion resiliently supports the outer sheath. The inner cushion has a toothed profile formed on the face side of the inner cushion. The toothed profile consists of at least one tooth having an apex on the perimeter of the inner cushion. The apex is positioned between two valleys in the perimeter of the inner cushion. In use the apex of each tooth of the toothed profile is in supporting contact with the outer sheath.
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What is claimed is: 1. A sealing interface for use as part of an apparatus for supplying a flow of respiratory gases to a user, the sealing interface comprising: a mask frame, a resilient rubber outer sheath and a foam or gel inner cushion, said outer sheath and said inner cushion being independently mounted to said mask frame, in use said outer sheath covering said inner cushion; said outer sheath comprising a sheath first side, said sheath first side adapted to substantially s…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8939151B2 cover?
- A sealing interface forms part of an apparatus for supplying a flow of respiratory gases to a user. The sealing interface comprises a foam or gel inner cushion and a thin resilient rubber outer sheath. A face side of the inner cushion resiliently supports the outer sheath. The inner cushion has a toothed profile formed on the face side of the inner cushion. The toothed profile consists of at le…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Mcauley Alastair Edwin, Mclaren Mark, Huang Wen Dong, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61M16/0622. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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