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| 20090107506 | MASK ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention provide a device, system and method for providing mask assemblies for use in the treatment of respiratory conditions and in assisted respirations. In an embodiment of the invention, a respiratory mask assembly can include a mask shell assembly, an inlet connector, a mask cushion and an adjustable forehead support. The mask shell assembly can include a central shell body with an inlet aperture for receiving a delivered amount of gas, and a rear mating edge. The inlet connector can include at least one non-circular exhalation port and can be rotatably disposed around the inlet aperture of the central shell body. The mask cushion can have a front mating edge for attaching it to the central shell body. The adjustable forehead support can have an extension bar, at least one forehead pad, and at least one locking tab that can be coupled to the central shell body. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090114230 | CUSHION FOR VENTILATION INTERFACE - In accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment, a cushion for a ventilation interface is disclosed. A ventilation mask can include a mask body adapted to matingly engage with the cushion. The cushion can be a double-membrane cushion having an outer sealing membrane and an inner membrane, both of which can extend from a frame. The outer sealing membrane can have a face-contacting portion. The inner membrane can be outwardly oriented from the frame. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090159084 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND VENTILATION INTERFACE FOR PROVIDING PRESSURIZED BREATHABLE GAS TO THE MOUTH AND NOSE SEPARATELY - In accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment, a ventilation system for providing gas under a first pressure to the nose of a user and second pressure to the mouth of a user is disclosed. A ventilation system can include a flow generator that can be connected to a gas supply tube. The gas supply tube can be in fluid communication with a ventilation interface. At least a portion of the gas supply tube can have a divider within the channel of the tube forming a nasal passageway and an oral passageway. A nasal breathing chamber and an oral breathing chamber can be defined in the ventilation interface. The nasal breathing chamber can be in fluid communication with the nasal passageway. The oral breathing chamber can be in fluid communication with the oral passageway. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090173349 | NASAL VENTILATION INTERFACE - A ventilation interface may include the following elements: a cushion, shell, forehead support, supply tubes, an adapter or Y-connector and a nasal cannula, which may also include nasal inserts, and connectors. Each of the elements of the ventilation interface may also include ribs of wire, stiffener or other bendable material having a greater rigidity than the material composing the main body of each element. These bendable portions may be capable of retaining multiple desired bent shapes in multiple desired directions. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100089399 | RESPIRATORY SECRETION RETENTION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A novel and non-obvious apparatus, system, and method for managing respiratory secretions and fluids in sections of artificial airways. In an embodiment of the invention, a respiratory secretion retention (RSR) device configured to connect to an artificial airway can be provided. The respiratory secretion retention (RSR) device can include a housing that defines a passageway for the flow of respiratory gases, a chamber that is defined by the housing, where a portion of the chamber is configured to retain exhaled respiratory particulate and liquid, and at least one element configured to provide for repositioning at least a portion of the housing with respect to the artificial airway. In an aspect of this embodiment, the at least a portion of the housing can be repositioned with respect to the artificial airway without opening the artificial airway to the atmosphere. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100154797 | RESPIRATORY SECRETION RENTENTION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A novel and non-obvious apparatus, system, and method for managing respiratory secretions and fluids in sections of artificial airways. In an embodiment of the invention, a respiratory secretion retention (RSR) device configured to fluidly connect to an artificial airway can be provided. The respiratory secretion retention (RSR) device can include a housing that defines a passageway for the flow of respiratory gases, a chamber defined by the housing with a portion of the chamber configured to retain exhaled respiratory particulate and liquid, a patient side port coupled with the housing, which is in fluid communication with an artificial airway and at least one access port coupled with the housing were the at least one access port includes a control valve. In an aspect of this embodiment, the housing further can include an instillation port. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110067699 | RESPIRATORY SECRETION RETENTION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus, system, and method for managing respiratory secretions and fluids in sections of artificial airways. In an embodiment of the invention, a respiratory secretion retention (RSR) device configured to fluidly connect to an artificial airway can be provided. The device can include a housing that defines a passageway for the flow of respiratory gases with at least two chambers coupled to the housing. The chambers are configured to retain exhaled respiratory particulate and liquid. The respiratory secretion retention device further includes a patient port coupled to the housing that is in fluid communication with the artificial airway and a repositionable barrier configured to isolate at least one of the two chambers from the passageway. In another embodiment, a secretion removal assembly can connect to a respiratory secretion retention device; the secretion removal assembly includes a connector configured for connecting to a port of the respiratory secretion retention device and a spike coupled to the connector. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110232649 | ADJUSTABLE NASAL PRONG AND HEADGEAR ASSEMBLY - The invention is directed to a ventilation interface, which includes a cannula having one or more nasal prongs, a ventilation tube connected to the cannula and headgear. The cannula is secured onto the patient through one or more arced couplers positioned between the cannula and headgear. The cannula has a first side wall, a second side wall and a top wall which form a reservoir. The top wall includes a first portion, a second portion and a notch positioned between the first portion and second portion. The ventilation tube includes one or more bleed ports and provides breathable gas to a patient. The headgear includes a first strap and a second strap. The first strap includes a first portion and second portion that contains two or more slots to connect the second strap. Each portion of the first strap includes an inner layer and an outer layer. | 09-29-2011 |
