Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an easy-to-use, inexpensive and comfortable forehead supporter used for a face mask. SOLUTION: A respiratory mask includes a mask frame, a forehead supporter 50 provided at the mask frame and including a forehead member, and a headgear that includes at least a strap adapted to connect to the forehead member 60. The forehead member 60 includes one or more holes opened and arranged so that at least a strap may form a strap loop around the forehead member at least in part, or the formation of one or more layers of strap loops may be formed, between the head gear and a patient's forehead when he/she wears the respirator. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To impart high-level comfort and usability to a mask system.SOLUTION: A patient interface (10) includes: a sealing structure (20) adapted to provide an effective seal with the patient's nose; an inlet conduit structure (30) adapted to deliver breathable gas to the sealing structure (20); and a cover (40) that substantially encloses the sealing structure (20) and/or the inlet conduit structure (30).
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide mask systems with a high level of comfort and usability.SOLUTION: A patient interface (10) includes a sealing arrangement (20) adapted to provide an effective seal with the patient's nose, an inlet conduit arrangement (30) adapted to deliver breathable gas to the sealing arrangement (20), and a cover (40) that substantially encloses the sealing arrangement (20) and/or the inlet conduit arrangement (30).
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide mask systems with a high level of comfort and usability.SOLUTION: A respiratory mask for continuous positive airway pressure treatment includes a cushion (80) adapted to be positioned against the face of a patient. The cushion (80) is configured in a gasket arrangement around an entrance to the airways of the patient. The cushion (80) is constructed from a polyurethane foam and has a thickness of greater than about 5 mm.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an interface structure and an interface with a patient by a mask system that has been improved in appearance, is invisible during treatment, and is not bulky.SOLUTION: An interface structure disposed at inlet of an air passage of a patient includes a foam interface for delivering pressurized air to the air passage of the patient. The foam interface includes at least one portion having an exposed open cell foam structure to contact with the skin of the patient. The foam interface is configured to engage with the lower side of the nose of the patient to support the nose of the patient.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a headgear assembly for use in holding a patient interface, such as a respiratory mask, being used in the treatment of sleep disordered breathing with non-invasive positive pressure ventilation. SOLUTION: Headgear for a patient interface includes at least one headgear strap and an indicator provided to the at least one headgear strap structured to indicate attainment of a desired adjustment setting of the headgear in response to headgear tension applied to the at least one headgear strap. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for delivering breathable gas to a patient and a method for delivering the adjusted breathable gas to the components of an existing ventilator system. SOLUTION: Components of a CPAP or other patient ventilator have a remotely readable identification tag encoded with component identification data. A control device 40 of a flow generator 14 is programmed to receive data of the identification tag from a tag reader 44, and to adopt functions of the control device 40 of the flow generator 14 to coordinate with the components. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
A patient interface including a foam portion (80) with a connection portion to couple to a support structure (82) connectable to an air delivery system, the connection portion having an attachment surface with an aperture to convey the air therethrough, the entire attachment surface extending in a continuous manner around the aperture, the foam portion including an attachment section having a foam surface attached to the attachment surface of the connection portion, the foam surface of the attachment section extending in a continuous manner around an orifice (84) in fluid communication with an air supply. The foam portion includes at least one orifice in fluid communication with the supply of air, the orifice being formed through the foam portion and arranged such that when the interfacing structure is worn the entire foam portion is positioned externally of the patient’s nasal passageways. The foam portion includes an attachment section having a foam surface attached to the attachment surface of the connection portion in a continuous manner around the orifice. The foam portion may comprise a breathable or permeable foam that allows a deliberate and controlled amount of airflow between the interface and the patient’s skin.