Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
128206280 | Covering nose and mouth | 83 |
20080230068 | VENTILATION MASK WITH CONTINUOUS SEAL CONNECTED BY RESILIENT CUSHION - A respiratory mask comprises a sealing flange connected to a mask body by a sinusoidal shaped cushioning member. The cushioning member resiliently compresses when the sealing flange is pressed against the face of a wearer to ensure an airtight seal between the sealing flange and the face of the wearer. The cushioning member functions as a spring, compressing to allow the sealing member to better conform to the face of the wearer but resiliently urging the sealing flange outward against the face of the wearer to prevent leaks. | 09-25-2008 |
20080271740 | MAINTENANCE-FREE FLAT-FOLD RESPIRATOR THAT INCLUDES A GRASPABLE TAB - A respirator | 11-06-2008 |
20090044810 | Method and Apparatus for Managing Moisture Buildup In Pressurised Breathing Systems - A washout vent formed of or treated with hydrophobic or hydrophilic material, or a vent coated with hydrophobic or hydrophilic material, reduces noise and/or minimizes or precludes the formation of blockage in the vent pathway due to outflow of gas from a respiratory mask. One or the other or combinations of hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials may be used to repel or wick moisture away to minimize or preclude moisture buildup on vent surfaces and/or clogging of vent pathways, particularly when using humidified air. Sintered porous plastic hydrophobic or hydrophilic materials are utilized and the porosity may be varied integrally within the vent membrane or by forming the vent from layers of materials having different porosities. | 02-19-2009 |
20090199857 | Method and Apparatus for Reminding user to Replace and/or Service Cpap Apparatus and/or Component Thereof - A mask includes a patient interface and a reminder system provided to the patient interface. The reminder may manifest itself in mechanical, electronic, chemical, and/or electro-mechanical forms, and may be provided to various portions of the patient interface, e.g., mask frame, cushion, hoses, headgear, etc. Moreover, the reminder system may be a stand-alone system, or it may be provided to other portions of the CPAP/PPV apparatus. | 08-13-2009 |
20090320849 | Anti-Viral Face Mask and Filter Material - A face mask comprising a filter material being a fibrous substrate, especially non-woven polypropylene or polyester, having an acidic polymer, especially of the Carbopol or Gantres type, deposited on the fibres. The mask has an anti-viral activity against inhaled or exhaled air. A filter material suitable for such a mask, and a process for making it are also described. | 12-31-2009 |
20100319700 | MASK SYSTEM - A shroud for a mask system includes a retaining portion structured to retain a frame, a pair of upper headgear connectors each including an elongated arm and a slot at the free end of the arm adapted to receive a headgear strap, and a pair of lower headgear connectors each adapted to attach to a headgear strap. The retaining portion, the upper headgear connectors, and the lower headgear connectors are integrally formed as a one piece structure. | 12-23-2010 |
20110094516 | RESPIRATORY MASK INCLUDING AN ADJUSTABLE FOREHEAD ABUTMENT MEMBER - An adjustable respiratory mask includes: a mask body including a rear side, and a front cover having a connecting hole and projecting upwardly; an adjuster housing formed on top of the front cover, and having a sleeve that extends within the adjuster housing in a front-to-rear direction and that has a rear opening exposed from the adjuster housing; a forehead abutment member having a shank projecting forwardly from the forehead abutmentmember andextending into the sleeve through the rear opening; and an adjusting unit for adjusting a distance of the forehead abutment member from the adjuster housing. The shank is movable relative to the sleeve so that the forehead abutment member is movable toward and away from the adjuster housing. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094517 | FOREHEAD SUPPORT FOR FACIAL MASK - A pad for a forehead support includes an outer wall having a first side configured to engage a user's forehead and a second side having engaged surfaces configured to rest against engaging surfaces of the forehead support; at least one retaining wall provided between the first side and the second side; and at least one retained portion configured to be retained by a retainer formed on the forehead support, wherein a space is defined between the outer wall and the engaged surfaces. The space has a substantially constant cross sectional profile, and the outer wall, the at least one retaining wall, and the engaged surfaces are formed of a deformable elastomeric material. Deformation of the pad occurs by deflection of at least the outer wall and the at least one retaining wall. | 04-28-2011 |
20110232647 | RESPIRATORY INTERFACE WITH FLEXING FACEPLATE - Various embodiments of a respiratory interface device, such as a mask ( | 09-29-2011 |
20110247628 | RESPIRATORY INTERFACE DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE COVER - The present invention is relating to various embodiments of a respiratory interface device, such as a mask, that includes a fabric body structured to accommodate one or both of a nasal and oral region of a user's face. The fabric body includes a fabric connecting member extending therefrom structured to receive a coupling device for delivering a gas to the respiratory interface device. In another embodiment, the fabric body includes a non-fabric support element. | 10-13-2011 |
20110265796 | RESPIRATORY MASK - A respiratory mask assembly for use with a patient, and that is suited for use with children ranging in age from about 2-7 years, includes a flexible patient interface structure arranged to interface with and deliver air to the patient's nose, the patient interface structure including cylindrical protrusions extending from respective opposite sides of the patient interface structure adjacent the patient's nares; a frame configured to support the patient interface structure, the frame including a pair of cylinders, each cylinder configured to receive a respective cylindrical protrusion of the patient interface structure; headgear arranged for releasable attachment to the frame; an air delivery tube connected to either one of the cylindrical protrusions; and a plug connected to the other one of the cylindrical protrusions. | 11-03-2011 |
20110297158 | CPAP MASK FRAME - A continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) mask is provided. The CPAP mask includes a mask support that includes a cavity provided within the mask support. The CPAP mask further includes a mask cushion that is received within the cavity. The mask cushion and the mask support each include an opening. Air can pass from an air delivery tube through the openings and into the mask cushion. The mask cushion can be placed around a patient's breathing orifice to deliver the air to the patient. The CPAP mask further includes a forehead support that is spaced apart form the mask support. A neck portion attaches the forehead support to the mask support. The neck portion is flexible and is molded to both the mask support and the forehead support. The flexible neck portion allows the mask support to move with respect to the forehead support. | 12-08-2011 |
20110308526 | FULL FACE RESPIRATORY MASK WITH INTEGRATED NASAL INTERFACE - A patient interface that reliably and comfortably seals a user's face by providing an oral-nasal mask that includes an integrated nasal interface. The patient interface includes a seal member having an oral cushion portion configured to surround the user's mouth and a nasal interface portion that provides an interface with the user's nose. The seal member, including the oral cushion portion and the nasal interface portion, is a unitary member. Finally, the nasal interface portion remains below the bridge of the nose. | 12-22-2011 |
20120012114 | HYBRID VENTILATION MASK WITH NASAL INTERFACE AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING SUCH A MASK - A nasal ventilation interface and method for providing nasal ventilation to a patient includes a hybrid face mask, covering only the mouth, coupled with removable nasal inserts extending from the upper surface of the mask. The nasal interface has modular, removable, and disposable nasal pillows connecting the upper surface of the mouth-portion of the mask to the user's nares. Each part of the hybrid mask is modular and can be formed in various shapes and sizes. The ventilation interface has differing gas line entry ports and can be shallow with a relatively deep soft facial interface or deep with a relatively shallow facial interface. In either case, the upper surface receives the nasal interface. The upper surface can have a removable ceiling in which is defined a nasal interface connector. The nasal interface can be integral with a removable ceiling. The entire hybrid mask can be made in one piece. | 01-19-2012 |
20120125344 | Collapse Resistant Respirator - A respirator including a collapse-resistant means for resisting collapse of the respirator main body due to respiration of a user during use of such a respirator is disclosed. Specifically, in various embodiments, the collapse-resisting means may be a deflection member, a stiffening material, fastening components configured to apply an outward-facing deflection force when the respirator is worn, or any combination thereof. Additionally, a dual exhalation vent assembly adapted for use in a collapse resisting respirator is also disclosed. | 05-24-2012 |
20120216814 | TWO-STAGE AIR FILTER AND MASK INCORPORATING THE SAME - The two-stage air filter is formed of a nonwoven glass fiber first or inlet filter element and a second or outlet filter element formed of nonwoven fiber. The outlet filter element is preferably formed of either polyester material, or a blend of polyester and cotton fiber material. The first or inlet filter element is coarser than the second or outlet filter element, with the first element serving to capture larger particles while allowing smaller particles to pass therethrough to be captured by the finer second filter element. The two filter elements have a continuous and unbroken, homogeneous interface therebetween, with the attachment of the two filter elements with one another being solely at their mutual peripheries by a peripheral frame. Additional air freshening and cleaning, deodorizing, odor neutralizing, scent applying, fungicidal, bactericidal, and/or germicidal chemicals or materials may be applied to either or both filter elements. | 08-30-2012 |
20120298110 | System and Method for Forming a Custom Medical Mask Using an Orientation Device - According to one embodiment, forming a custom medical mask includes, while an oral appliance is positioned in a user's mouth to receive the user's teeth and is coupled to an orientation device, applying an impression material over the device and the user's face, such that the impression material conforms to the device and to the user's unique facial features. The impression material may be removed together with the device and a cast may be created using the impression material together with the device as a mold, such that the cast conforms to the impression material and the device. A deformable material may be applied to the cast to form a custom medical mask for the user, such that the deformable material conforms to the cast. The custom medical mask is custom-fitted to the user's unique facial features and custom-oriented to the user's teeth. | 11-29-2012 |
20130186406 | GAS DELIVERY MASK FOR MEDICAL USE - There is provided a mask for delivery of a medical gas to a patient comprising a mask body having a rim for contacting the patient's face and an interior space configured to surround and enclose the patient's nose and mouth. The mask includes a gas diffuser structure projecting through said mask body into said interior space. The gas diffuser structure includes a support, a gas delivery tube within said support having an internal bore the axis of which is generally vertical when said mask body is upright, an inlet in said gas tube for communication with a source of pressurized gas, and an outlet from said gas tube within said interior space. The structure includes a gas flow disrupter or baffle located over the outlet of said bore in the path of gas exiting said bore configured to diffuse and/or redirect said gas radially outwardly. A flow of gas entering the mask forms a plume of enriched gas at the patient's nose and mouth region, thereby permitting a relatively high oxygen content to be delivered to the patient at a lower flow rate. | 07-25-2013 |
20130306077 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE HAVING MODULAR HEADGEAR AND MASK COMPONENTS - A patient interface device ( | 11-21-2013 |
20140318548 | MASK - A mask is disclosed that has a gas outlet which is quiet and provides for a diffused outlet flow of gases. The outlet is preferably a slot formed between a hollow body and cover over said hollow body. The mask also preferably extends and seals under a user's chin in use. | 10-30-2014 |
20160074615 | OXYGEN FACEMASK WITH CAPNOGRAPHY MONITORING PORTS - An oxygen face mask to cover a user's nose and at least partially cover a user's mouth with lateral sampling ports; systems including such a face mask; and methods of using such a face mask. | 03-17-2016 |
20180021606 | SEALABLE MOUTHPIECE | 01-25-2018 |
128206290 | Including means inserted in mouth | 1 |
20090120443 | CHIN PIVOT PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE - A patient interface device that includes a body portion comprising a pair of arms and a chin support. A first end portion of each arm in the pair of arms is coupled to an opposite end of the chin support. The chin support is adapted to be disposed under the mandible responsive to the patient interface device being donned by a user. At least one headgear attachment element is provided on each arm in the pair of arms. A circuit portion is provided at a second end portion of each arm in the pair of arm. A patient interface portion is coupled to the circuit portion. | 05-14-2009 |
128207110 | Structure of means securing mask to head | 49 |
20080196727 | Patient Interface Assembly And System Using Same - A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and pivoting coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear assembly. In one embodiment, a spring biases the patient interface device against the patient's face when in use. In a further embodiment, the patient interface device is a nasal cushion that includes a formable support mounted to the nasal cushion for providing support and adjustment of the nasal cushion to improve fit and comfort. The headgear assembly in one embodiment is a semi-rigid, minimal contact harness assembly and includes an adjustment assembly that allows for a simultaneous adjustment of multiple straps. In a further embodiment, a pair of rigid connecting members couple the patient interface device to the headgear. | 08-21-2008 |
20080230069 | RELEASE MECHANISM FOR PATIENT INTERFACE AND METHOD FOR RELEASING PATIENT INTERFACE - A mechanism for releasing a mask from a patient's face includes a frame part including a male connection and a frame engagement portion for engaging a cooperating portion on a frame of the mask. A headgear part includes a female connection that is adapted to receive the male connection when the frame part is inserted into the headgear part, and a headgear engagement portion for engaging a cooperating portion on headgear of the mask. A cord has one end secured to the male connection, such that when the cord is pulled by the patient the male connection disengages from the female connection and consequently the frame part separates from the headgear part releasing the mask from the patient's face. A method of releasing a mask from a patient's face includes pulling a cord away from a frame of the mask to release a latch of the mask frame from a latch receiving portion of a headgear of the mask to release the latch from the latch receiving portion. | 09-25-2008 |
20080264422 | Sleep apnea CPAP headgear - A sleep apnea CPAP mask headgear system is provided which utilizes a vertical adjustable band along with a single lower horizontal adjustable band. The single horizontal strap is coupled to the sleep apnea CPAP mask using quick coupling fasteners. Spring biasing is applied to bias the mask to a user's face. | 10-30-2008 |
20080308107 | Snorkel Holder - A diver's mask strap snorkel tube holder is disclosed. The snorkel tube holder includes at least one element, a passage with first and second passage openings, and a slot. These pieces combined together create a snorkel tube holder that provides a soft pad underneath the mask strap for the diver's comfort, prevents the diver's hair from being grabbed and pulled, holds the snorkel tube in the optimum position just forward of the diver's ear, quickly and easily attaches the snorkel to the mask, and stabilizes the snorkel tube. The diver's mask strap is threaded through the first passage opening and exits through the second passage opening. The slot is positioned at an acute angle relative to the second passage opening and releasably secures the snorkel tube to the diver's mask. | 12-18-2008 |
20080314390 | AUTO-ADJUSTING MASK STABILIZER - A forehead support for a facial mask is adapted to be moveable between a first position with respect to a frame of the mask and a second position with respect to the frame. The forehead support includes a biasing mechanism that urges the forehead support in the second position. A method of positioning a forehead support with respect to a frame of a patient interface includes positioning the forehead support and patient interface assembly on a face; disengaging a forehead support locking mechanism; allowing the forehead support to move from a first position to a second position; and engaging a forehead support locking mechanism. | 12-25-2008 |
20090000624 | RESPIRATOR HAVING A HARNESS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND FITTING THE SAME - A respirator having a harness along with a method of making and fitting the same are disclosed. The respirator includes a mask body; and a harness attached to the mask body. The harness comprises: a first fastening strap securement mechanism that is disposed on a first side of the mask body; a second fastening strap securement mechanism that is disposed on a second side of the mask body opposing the first side; and a fastening strap attached to one of the first and second fastening strap securement mechanisms. | 01-01-2009 |
20090014008 | Nasal Respiration Mask - According to the present invention, there is provided a nasal respiratory mask contacting with the face of a user for supplying respiratory positive-pressure gas to the nose of the user, comprising at least a part attached tightly to the face that is attached tightly to the face of the user; a frame-fitting part for fitting to a frame; and an elastic connecting part that connects elastically the part attached tightly to the face with the frame-fitting part, wherein a facial side of the elastic connecting part is kept apart from the frame-fitting part side thereof for a required distance even in the absence of applied respiratory positive pressure. | 01-15-2009 |
20090020126 | Attachment of a bridge band to an oxygen mask - The present invention is a method by which a bridge band attaches to an interface used to communicate breathing gases to a user. The bridge band contains two opposing recesses towards each end, which create a neck area. The interface contains openings in the nose area that accepts the recesses of the bridge band. There are two parallel openings on each side of the centerline of the mask. One end of the bridge band is inserted into the first opening and then out of the second opening until the recesses are fully engaged in the openings. Accordingly, the second end is laced through the openings in the same manner on the opposite side of the mask. The openings and recesses are sized appropriately such that they will engage together fully and tightly. | 01-22-2009 |
20090032026 | Mask - A mask for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient may include one or more of the following improvements: rigidizer provided to headgear strap, locking clip/clip receptacle headgear connection, keyed headgear buckles, lotion dispenser on frame, rotatable prongs to adjust orientation, alignment indicators provided to prong, cushion and/or frame, chin flap with bellows arrangement, vent holes positioned away from gas entry port, and vent holes to direct washout gas at an angle. | 02-05-2009 |
20090044811 | VENT AND STRAP FASTENING SYSTEM FOR A DISPOSABLE RESPIRATOR PROVIDING IMPROVED DONNING - A disposable respirator comprising a strap fastening system that facilitates ease of donning and comfort during wear is disclosed. More specifically, the respirator comprises a fastening system including a pull-strap fastening component and a fastening component that are configured to provide a tight seal over the mouth and nose of the user, yet be easily donned and comfortable to wear. Additionally, the respirator includes fastening components that comprise exhalation vents that direct exhaled air, at least in part, away from a user's eyes. | 02-19-2009 |
20090044812 | Strap fastening system for a disposable respirator providing improved donning - A disposable respirator comprising a strap fastening system that facilitates ease of donning and comfort during wear is disclosed. More specifically, the respirator includes a pull-strap fastening component and a strap configuration that provides a tight seal over the mouth and nose of the user, yet be easily donned and comfortable to wear. | 02-19-2009 |
20090078268 | BUCKLE HAVING A FLEXURAL STRAP ATTACHMENT MEMBER AND RESPIRATOR USING SUCH BUCKLE - Respirator and buckle having a flexural member allowing the buckle to move in three dimensions, potentially improving user comfort, the effectiveness of the respirator, and allowing for more precise adjustments to be made to the fit of the respirator on the user. The flexural member may be a three dimensional living hinge. By lifting on the buckle, the straps that secure the respirator to the user are released and the ability of the buckle to move in three dimensions tends to increase the situations in which the adjustment may occur. Various types of three dimensional living hinges may be utilized, including a cylindrical hinge and a serpentine hinge. | 03-26-2009 |
20090107508 | RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY FOR STABILIZING PATIENT INTERFACE - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering a flow of pressurized breathable gas to a patient includes a structure configured to contact a) at least one point on the patient's forehead, b) two points on the patient's temples, the two temple points being on opposite sides of the patient's face, and c) two points on the patient's cheek, the two cheek points being on opposite sides of the patient's face; a frame, being part of the structure, rigidly connected to other elements of the structure and configured to support a cushion in contact with the patient's face; and a plurality of straps connected to the other elements of the structure and configured to hold the frame against the at least one forehead point, the two temple points, and the two cheek points in a fully constrained manner. | 04-30-2009 |
20090114231 | FOREHEAD SUPPORT FOR A FACIAL MASK - A forehead support for a respiratory mask. The forehead support includes a pair of arms. The arms are each adapted to locate a forehead cushion. The arms are also adapted to pivot relative to each other. The arms are also selectively lockable at two or more angular positions relative to each other. The forehead support can thus be adjusted to suit the facial topography of the wearer of the respiratory mask. | 05-07-2009 |
20090250064 | Child Friendly Anesthesia Mask Attachment and Method of Use - Children are often frightened by the bizarre appearance of standard anesthesia masks. A child friendly anesthesia mask attachment is disclosed, which covers some of portions of the standard anesthesia mask with child friendly objects. The child can then be encouraged to play with the mask and become familiar with placing it on his or her face prior to a medical procedure. | 10-08-2009 |
20090250065 | HEADGEAR AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - A headgear suitable for wearing a respiratory mask system wearing on the head of a user is provided, wherein it can be easily manufactured, the leakage of the positive pressure gas when pressurized is reduced, and a good wearing feel is achieved. The headgear is adapted to secure a respiratory mask, which contacts the face of the user to supply a positive pressure gas for respiration to the user, to the head of user. The headgear has a head mounted portion which is worn on the occipital of the user and a strap ( | 10-08-2009 |
20090277453 | Forehead-Contacting Device for a Breathing Mask and Method for Making the Same - A forehead-contacting device for a breathing mask includes a support element made from an elastomer material. The support element forms a support face which in an application position is adapted to seat on a forehead area of a user. The support element includes a jacket that defines a hollow chamber adapted to be filled with a viscous medium. | 11-12-2009 |
20090320850 | RESPIRATION SYSTEM - A respiration system ( | 12-31-2009 |
20100024826 | Cold Weather Exposure Mask - A Cold or Inclement Weather Exposure Mask is designed to fit snugly around the face, head, and neck. The mask serves vital needs of warmth, humidity, and air flow. A raised, malleable chamber covering the mouth and nose provides a breathing space to allow normal breathing while keeping the face warm and dry. The chamber is affixed to a fabric panel made of a water and wind resistant, non-irritating, comfortable, and stretchable material. Velcro® or fastening means on the panel holds the mask in place around the wearer. The chamber includes multiple apertures which allow fresh air to pass to the wearer after it is mixed with warm, humid, exhaled air. The apertures also exhaust air and condensation. A raised lip further aids in the removal of condensation. A valve system optionally regulates the flow of air. Colors and pattern selections allow adaptation to all labor and recreation uses. | 02-04-2010 |
20100031963 | RESPIRATORY MASK - A respiratory mask includes a single-piece first cushion ring defining an airflow channel and having a front cover-engaging end portion and a rear abutment end portion adapted to abut against a user's face below the forehead, a cover shell having a cover plate engaged to the front cover-engaging end portion and provided with a connecting hole that is adapted to be connected to an air supply source, a resilient forehead support connected to a top end of the front cover-engaging end portion and bendable toward the rear abutment end portion, a resilient forehead abutment body connected to a top end of and supported by the resilient forehead support and including a second cushion ring adapted to abut against the forehead of the user, and an adjustable head strap unit connected to the first cover shell and the resilient forehead abutment body. | 02-11-2010 |
20100037897 | Nasal CPAP securement system - A nasal CPAP securement system which allows the gas delivery tube to swivel relative to the nasal cannula provided in the user's nose. The swivel connection allows the user to maintain multiple positions comfortably during sleep. The swivel also prevents the nasal cannula or nose pillows from becoming inadvertently dislodged during sleep. | 02-18-2010 |
20100065061 | PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR EQUIPMENT WITH RESPIRATOR AND OPTICAL SHIELD - A head protective equipment comprises: -a breathing mask ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100071700 | FOREHEAD SUPPORTS FOR FACIAL MASKS - A face mask assembly (FMA) for supplying breathable gas to a wearer. The face mask assembly (FMA) includes a mask frame including a support, a facial cushion attached to the mask frame, and a forehead support. The forehead support includes a forehead cushion assembly and an adjustment knob operatively coupled to the forehead cushion assembly. The adjustment knob is threadably engaged with the forehead cushion assembly such that turning movement of the adjustment knob causes the mask frame to be moved between retracted and extended positions with respect to the forehead cushion assembly. | 03-25-2010 |
20100126511 | BREATHING MASK WITH AN AUTONOMOUS INFLATABLE HARNESS - A breathing mask ( | 05-27-2010 |
20100236559 | Headgear connection assembly for a respiratory mask - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and at least one locking clip. The frame has a main body and a side frame member provided on each lateral side of the main body, at least one of the side frame members including a locking clip receiver assembly. The at least one locking clip has a main body providing a front portion adapted to be removably coupled with the at least one locking clip receiver assembly and a rear portion adapted to be removably coupled to a headgear assembly. The rear portion includes a cross bar that forms an opening through which a strap of the headgear assembly can pass and be removably coupled with the cross bar, and the front portion includes at least one resiliently flexible spring arm that is flexible within the plane of the main body. | 09-23-2010 |
20100258132 | Headgear pad for CPAP interface - The invention is a method for use and a strap pad for CPAP interfaces to prevent skin irritation, discomfort, indentations, and allergies. The invention incorporates a generally rectangular elongated strip of flexible material having sufficient pile to provide padding. The material is fastened into a hollow tube for surrounding headgear straps. The flexible material incorporates an outer layer of micro fleece or similar material whereby protecting the skin, the softness mentally calms against the face when falling to sleep. | 10-14-2010 |
20100319701 | MASK SECURING DEVICE - A respirator assembly has a respirator mask and a separate bracing device. The bracing device has a pressure element mountable over a frontpiece of the respirator mask, which bears against that frontpiece to hold the respirator mask against the face of a user. The bracing device also has two connection portions, each having one end attached to the pressure element and the other end being for attaching the bracing device to a helmet worn by the user. The connection portions are extendable. Thus, shortening or distending the connection portions reduces the distance between the helmet and the respirator mask and thereby causes the pressure element to bear against the frontpiece of the respirator mask, compressing the user's head between the helmet and the mask and thereby holding the mask against the user's face. | 12-23-2010 |
20110011405 | ELASTIC TUBULAR DEVICE AND INFLATABLE HEAD HARNESS FOR AIRCRAFT BREATHING MASK - An elastic tubular device comprising—an inner tube ( | 01-20-2011 |
20110088700 | MASK ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY - A strap for use in a mask attachment assembly. The strap includes a hook pad provided on a first portion of a surface of the strap located and having a first width extending perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the strap. The hook pad includes a plurality of hooks. Loops are provided on a second portion of the surface of the strap. The second portion has a second width extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the strap. The plurality of loops extend entirely across the second width and are configured to engage the plurality of hooks in a releasable and engageable manner. The second width is greater than the first width, and an outer edge portion of the first portion of the surface surrounding at least a portion of the hook pad, wherein the outer edge portion does not include any hooks. | 04-21-2011 |
20110126838 | RESPIRATORY NASAL MASK WITH PIVOTABLE ARM FOR HOLDING AND ORIENTATING THE FOREHEAD SUPPORT - A respiratory mask, in particular a nasal mask, comprising a mask body ( | 06-02-2011 |
20110174311 | FOREHEAD SUPPORT FOR A FACIAL MASK - A forehead support for a respiratory mask. The forehead support includes a pair of arms. The arms are each adapted to locate a forehead cushion. The arms are also adapted to pivot relative to each other. The arms are also selectively lockable at two or more angular positions relative to each other. The forehead support can thus be adjusted to suit the facial topography of the wearer of the respiratory mask. | 07-21-2011 |
20110259337 | Forehead support for a patient interface - Mask assembly ( | 10-27-2011 |
20120017912 | Ergonomic and adjustable respiratory mask assembly with headgear assembly - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a main body and a side frame member provided on each lateral side of the main body. Each side frame member includes an integrally formed first connector portion. A headgear assembly is removably attachable to the frame. The headgear assembly has a second connector portion adapted to be removably coupled with the first connector portion provided on the frame. The second connector portion is manually movable to a releasing position to detach the headgear assembly from the frame. The headgear assembly is rotationally adjustable with respect to the frame. | 01-26-2012 |
20120024290 | Headgear assembly for a respiratory mask assembly - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and a headgear assembly removably attachable to the frame. The headgear assembly includes a pair of side portions and a rear portion that interconnects the pair of side portions. The pair of side portions includes at least one strap. The rear portion has at least one strap constructed of at least two layers of material. One of the layers of material has a more rigid construction than the other of the layers of material to resist compression of the at least one strap of the rear portion in a first direction which resists movement of the at least one strap of the pair of side straps in the first direction. | 02-02-2012 |
20120024291 | MASK BRACE AND MASK ASSEMBLY - A patient mask assembly for positive pressure ventilation includes a brace which clips to the mask and provides attachment locations for headgear straps in alternative positions to those attachment locations which may be provided by the mask. The brace may also provide a mask stabilizing portion. | 02-02-2012 |
20120125345 | Collapse Resistant Respirator - A respirator including a collapse-resistant means for resisting collapse of the respirator main body due to respiration of a user during use of such a respirator is disclosed. Specifically, in various embodiments, the collapse-resisting means may be a deflection member, a stiffening material, fastening components configured to apply an outward-facing deflection force when the respirator is worn, or any combination thereof. Additionally, a dual exhalation vent assembly adapted for use in a collapse resisting respirator is also disclosed. | 05-24-2012 |
20120222681 | FOREHEAD SUPPORT FOR FACIAL MASK - A respiratory mask assembly includes a respiratory mask including a mask shell and a mask cushion, a forehead support adjustably coupled to the mask, and an angular adjustment member. The forehead support includes a joining member provided to the mask shell and a cushion frame pivotally mounted to the joining member. The cushion frame is adapted to be selectively locked against pivotal movement in at least three predetermined angular positions relative to the joining member by a tongue and slot arrangement. The angular adjustment member allows relative angular adjustment between the cushion frame and the joining member. The angular adjustment member includes a pair of flexible arms that are adapted to be flexed towards one another to disengage the tongue from a respective one of the slots, and releasing the flexible arms allows the flexible arms to resiliently flex away from one another to engage the tongue and the respective slot. | 09-06-2012 |
20120234327 | FACE MASK WITH TRUNCATED NOSEPIECE - A face mask which has a fabric body of folded filter material that defines an expandable face pocket, an interior face, an exterior face, a top edge, a bottom edge and opposed side edges. A bendable strip of metal defines a nosepiece that is centrally positioned between the opposed side edges along the top edge. The nosepiece has a length that is not less than 3.50 cm and not more than 6.00 cm, and a width that is not less than 0.30 cm and not more than 2.00 cm. Straps are used to secure the fabric body to a person's head. | 09-20-2012 |
20130247916 | HEAD HARNESS - An improved head harness is disclosed for use with full face respirators. The head harness may include an elastomeric core having a central portion and a plurality of radiating arms. The plurality of radiating arms may be connected to a plurality of non-elastic straps. A fabric cover may completely enclose the elastomeric core, including the plurality of radiating arms. The cover may include a plurality of openings corresponding to the plurality of straps, so that when assembled, only the straps protrude from the openings. As described, the elastomeric core and elastomeric radiating arms are separated from a user's hair by the fabric cover. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 09-26-2013 |
20140026890 | ELASTIC HEADGEAR - Headgear, comprising at least one strap; and at least one rigidizer, the headgear being arranged to position one of the at least one strap and one of the at least one rigidizer, with regard to one another such that the rigidizer imparts a desired shape to at least a portion of the strap while allowing said portion of the strap to move relative to the rigidizer. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034059 | MASK - The mask includes: a mask main body; cords that are stretched around both ears or a head of a wearer to fix the mask main body to a predetermined position on a face of the wearer; and a nose grip portion that stands up from a surface of the mask main body on a side in contact with the face of the wearer toward the face of the wearer and covers a nasal bridge of the wearer from above when the mask is worn. | 02-06-2014 |
20140102458 | TUBE SECUREMENT DEVICE - A securement device used to secure an anesthesia mask or an endotracheal tube to an animal patient during surgery, includes an elongated flexible element having two ends. A first slidable connector is threaded through the two ends and is movable along the elongated flexible element. The first connector creates a first loop in the elongated flexible element such that the first loop is wrappable around the anesthesia mask or the endotracheal tube. The first connector is slidable for securing the first loop around the anesthesia mask or endotracheal tube. A second slidable connector is threaded through the two ends, and creates a second loop in the elongated flexible element. The second connector is positioned such that the second loop is securely attachable to a head of the animal patient using the second connector sliding along the elongated flexible element. | 04-17-2014 |
20140150800 | PATIENT INTERFACE ARRANGEMENT WITH ADJUSTABLE FOREHEAD SUPPORT - The invention provides a patient interface arrangement which has a forehead support which is adjustable by a rotary knob. A sound damping means is provided for damping sounds generated when there is rotational adjustment or clattering of the adjustable components. | 06-05-2014 |
20140216463 | RESPIRATORY PROTECTION DEVICE HARNESS ASSEMBLY - A harness assembly for a respiratory protection device is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the harness assembly includes a strap support having an attachment point, a first strap having a first strap attachment element, and a second strap having a second strap attachment element, wherein the first strap attachment element is attachable to the second strap attachment element and attachable to the attachment point of the strap support, and the first and second straps are positionable between the first configuration in which the first strap attachment element is attached only to the second attachment element and a second configuration in which the first attachment element is attached to the second attachment element and the attachment point of the strap support. | 08-07-2014 |
20140305439 | MULTIPLE-MATERIAL, SINGLE-PLANE-HEADGEAR - A headgear assembly ( | 10-16-2014 |
20160038708 | HEADGEAR ASSEMBLY FOR A RESPIRATORY MASK ASSEMBLY - A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame and a headgear assembly removably attachable to the frame. The headgear assembly includes a pair of side portions and a rear portion that interconnects the pair of side portions. The pair of side portions includes at least one strap. The rear portion has at least one strap constructed of at least two layers of material. One of the layers of material has a more rigid construction than the other of the layers of material to resist compression of the at least one strap of the rear portion in a first direction which resists movement of the at least one strap of the pair of side straps in the first direction. | 02-11-2016 |
20160067439 | FOREHEAD SUPPORT FOR FACIAL MASK - A pad for a forehead support includes an outer wall having a first side configured to engage a user's forehead and a second side having engaged surfaces configured to rest against engaging surfaces of the forehead support; at least one retaining wall provided between the first side and the second side; and at least one retained portion configured to be retained by a retainer formed on the forehead support, wherein a space is defined between the outer wall and the engaged surfaces. The space has a substantially constant cross sectional profile, and the outer wall, the at least one retaining wall, and the engaged surfaces are formed of a deformable elastomeric material. Deformation of the pad occurs by deflection of at least the outer wall and the at least one retaining wall. | 03-10-2016 |
20160082217 | AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING HEADGEAR FOR PATIENT INTERFACE - A headgear for securing a mask to a user's face is described. The headgear requires a first load force to elongate the headgear and, when fitted to a user, applies a balanced fit force that substantially equals a load force applied to the headgear during respiratory therapy. In some embodiments, the headgear includes an elastic portion configured to provide a retraction force, a non-elastic portion configured to be inelastic in comparison to the elastic portion, and a restriction mechanism connected to the non-elastic portion and to the elastic portion. The restriction mechanism is configured to apply a first resistance force to the user's head on elongation of the headgear and a second resistance force to the user's head on retraction of the headgear. | 03-24-2016 |
20160166793 | HEADGEAR FOR PATIENT INTERFACE | 06-16-2016 |
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20090133700 | FACE MASK WITH UNIDIRECTIONAL VALVE - Face masks that include a unidirectional valve are disclosed. The unidirectional valves permit fluid communication between an interior gas space defined by the mask and the wearer and an exterior gas space outside of the face mask. The unidirectional valves includes one or more valve flaps positioned over an opening formed in the base of the valve. Each of the valve flaps includes a free edge and a hinge located generally opposite from the free edge. | 05-28-2009 |
20090293881 | MASK FOR OXYGEN DELIVERY WITH MEDICATION INLET - A mask delivers oxygen and medication to a patient simultaneously without lifting and inserting a second line beneath the mask. This mask has an extension with fittings for at least two functions, including oxygen delivery and medication delivery through a medication supply device. The extension has the fittings mutually proximate and generally adjacent in a compact space for minimal disruption to the patient and ease of inspection by the medical staff. The mask also includes check valves for inhalation regulation of the patient. Regarding placement upon a patient's face, the mask has a perimeter flange and a strap for securement upon the head of a patient. | 12-03-2009 |
20100116276 | VENTILATION MASK - A ventilation mask is provided. The ventilation mask comprises a body having a seal on a peripheral edge. The ventilation mask includes an access aperture having a valve associated therewith. The valve is selectively moveable between an open position, allowing objects to be place through the body and a closed position. In the closed position, the valve minimizes or prevents air leakage through the access aperture. The access aperture allows procedures to be performed on a wearer of the mask, without interrupting air flow to the wearer. | 05-13-2010 |
20100132715 | Chemical and biological protection mask - A chemical and biological protection mask that combines a filter cartridge with a miniaturized high-intensity shortwave UV disinfecting system in a compact easy-to-wear and fully portable form factor. The gas mask comprises a mask portion for covering at least the nose and mouth of a user, a one way exhalation valve mounted on the mask portion, a coupling to an inhalation opening into the mask portion, a filter canister, and a novel UV-illumination tube attachable between the inhalation valve coupling and filter canister. The UV-illumination tube further comprises an aluminum tube, a plastic insert positioned inside the aluminum tube, and a plurality of circuit boards seated within the insert. The circuit boards each have a plurality of UV LED lights axially mounted thereon to irradiate and disinfect air passing through the UV-illumination tube. The UV LED lights preferably emit light within a range of from 240 nm˜280 nm wavelength, and are powered by a battery connected to a voltage regulator. A current chopping circuit is connected between said voltage regulator and said UV LED lights for providing pulsed current thereto. An optional solar cell is disclosed for powering the UV LED lights directly or for recharging the battery, and the solar cell may be mounted atop a visor attached to said mask. | 06-03-2010 |
20100206311 | RESPIRATOR FACEPIECE WITH THERMOSET ELASTOMERIC FACE SEAL - A respiratory protection composite facepiece includes a polymeric rigid facepiece body having a first surface and a second surface, and a silicone sealing facepiece element chemically bonded to at least one of the first surface and the second surface. Methods of forming a respiratory protection composite facepiece are also disclosed. | 08-19-2010 |
20100258133 | FACE MASK - A mask assembly ( | 10-14-2010 |
20100307506 | MASK BODY FOR A RESPIRATORY HALF-MASK - The invention relates to a mask body for a respiratory half-mask, having a substantially rigid installation plate ( | 12-09-2010 |
20100313892 | BREATHING APPARATUS - A breathing apparatus including a face piece for covering the whole face or part of the face, an inhale valve and an exhale valve provided on the face piece, a motor fan for supplying external air into the face piece through the inhale valve, a filter for cleaning the external air sucked into the motor fan, a breath monitoring apparatus provided on the face piece and not comprising the inhale valve and the exhale valve, and a controller for controlling the operation of the motor fan synchronously with the breath based on the detection signal from the breath monitoring apparatus. | 12-16-2010 |
20110209712 | GAS MASK - A gas mask is provided for normal-pressure and overpressure operation with at least one breathing port, an expiration valve with a valve spring, an adjusting element affecting the prestress of the valve spring and a pushing element having a first switching position and a second switching position. The pushing element is designed to act on the adjusting element during a translatory motion from the first switching position into the second switching position. A change in the prestress of the valve spring can be brought about and a switchover from a “normal pressure” mode into an “overpressure” mode can thus be carried out. | 09-01-2011 |
20160184548 | BREATHING MASK WITH EMERGENCY BREATHING VALVE - A breathing mask has a mask body surrounding a cavity that is open towards one side and is intended for coming into contact with a human face around the mouth and/or nose. A valve arrangement is provided in the mask body with an inspiration valve, for controlling the flow of gas from a port for a breathing gas feed device for providing a breathing gas into the cavity, and an exhalation valve for controlling the flow of gas from the cavity into the surrounding atmosphere. An emergency breathing valve, controlling gas flow from the atmosphere surrounding the breathing mask into the cavity, has a pressure threshold, to allow gas flow, that is lower than an inhalation valve pressure threshold. The pressure thresholds at which the respective inhalation valve and the emergency breathing valve open are coordinated by the closing element being designed as a separate component of the valve arrangement. | 06-30-2016 |
20160375276 | Respirator Having Optically Active Exhalation Valve - Various embodiments of a respirator ( | 12-29-2016 |