IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
|
국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
|
출원번호 |
US-0307993
(2007-07-13)
|
등록번호 |
US-8443807
(2013-05-21)
|
우선권정보 |
NZ-548575 (2006-07-14); NZ-551103 (2006-11-06) |
국제출원번호 |
PCT/NZ2007/000185
(2007-07-13)
|
§371/§102 date |
20090617
(20090617)
|
국제공개번호 |
WO2008/007985
(2008-01-17)
|
발명자
/ 주소 |
- McAuley, Alastair Edwin
- Gleeson, Oliver
- Erstich, Evan Stuart
- Freeman, Simon Eric
- Davies, Neil Glen
- Schoenberg, Stephen John
- Law, Kamman
- Prentice, Craig Robert
|
출원인 / 주소 |
- Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
|
대리인 / 주소 |
Knobbe, Martens Olson & Bear LLP
|
인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
27 인용 특허 :
14 |
초록
▼
Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member
Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
대표청구항
▼
1. A patient interface comprising: a mask assembly having: a mask body including two nasal pillows extending from it, which in use rest in a substantially sealed manner against the nares of a user, the mask body sized and shaped to leave the mouth of the user uncovered by the mask body when in use;a
1. A patient interface comprising: a mask assembly having: a mask body including two nasal pillows extending from it, which in use rest in a substantially sealed manner against the nares of a user, the mask body sized and shaped to leave the mouth of the user uncovered by the mask body when in use;a ring engaged with the mask body;a plane substantially bisecting the ring, each of the two nasal pillows positioned on opposite sides of the plane;an elbow rotatably engaged with the ring, the ring forming a socket into which a portion of the elbow fits to facilitate the rotatable engagement between the elbow and the ring, the elbow comprising a plurality of vent holes; anda tube or conduit extending from the elbow; anda headgear assembly having: two side straps that pass down the cheeks of the user to secure the mask body to a face of the user;a top strap including a buckle configured to facilitate length adjustment of the top strap; anda back strap adjustably connected to at least one of the top strap and the two side straps;wherein the two side straps are configured to connect and disconnect with the mask assembly while the elbow remains rotatably engaged with the ring and the ring remains engaged with the mask body wherein the mask assembly is configured to connect to only the two side straps; andwherein the top strap connects only with one or more of the side straps and the back strap. 2. A patient interface as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mask body includes a lip and the ring includes a channel receiving the lip of the mask body. 3. A patient interface as claimed in claim 2, wherein the mask body comprises a molded elastomeric material. 4. A patient interface as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elbow is able to swivel in the ring such that the tubing is available to be adjacent to either side strap. 5. A patient interface as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ring comprises a hard plastic material. 6. A patient interface as claimed in claim 1 further comprising molded side arms extending away from the ring to connect with the side strap, the molded side arms connecting to the side straps that pass down the cheeks of the user. 7. A patient interface as claimed in claim 1, wherein, in use, gases flow from the tube or conduit, through the elbow, through the ring, through the mask body and through the pillows. 8. A patient interface comprising: a mask assembly having a mask body, the mask body comprising a substantially flexible elastomeric material, the mask body comprising a first nasal pillow and a second nasal pillow, the first nasal pillow and the second nasal pillow being angled toward one another, the first nasal pillow comprising a first generally conical portion and a first generally cylindrical portion, the second nasal pillow comprising a second generally conical portion and a second generally cylindrical portion, the first nasal pillow comprising a first outlet opening and the second nasal pillow comprising a second outlet opening, the mask body also comprising a mask body inlet opening, the mask body inlet opening being spaced apart from the first outlet opening and the second outlet opening, the mask body sized and shaped to leave the mouth of a user uncovered by the mask body when in use, the mask body inlet opening comprising a generally circular opening into the mask body the mask assembly having a ring-like connector releasably connected to the mask body inlet, wherein a plane bisects the ring-like connector and the first nasal pillow is located on a side of the plane opposite the second nasal pillow;a tube assembly configured to deliver airflow to the mask body, the tube assembly comprising a flexible conduit, the flexible conduit comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the flexible conduit comprising a connector, the second end of the flexible conduit comprising an elbow, the elbow comprising a wall, the wall comprising a vent, the vent comprising a plurality of holes extending through the wall of the elbow, the ring-like connector end being secured around an outer portion of the elbow, the elbow and the mask body being connected at least in part by the ring-like connector end such that airflow from the tube assembly can be directed from the elbow through the generally circular opening of the mask body and into the mask body, the elbow and the mask body being capable of rotating relative to each other; anda headgear assembly configured to secure the mask body to a face of the user, the headgear assembly comprising a first side strap and a second side strap, a top strap being connected to the first side strap and the second side strap, the top strap including buckle configured to adjust a length of the top strap, and a back strap adjustably connected to at least one of the top strap, the first side strap, and the second side strap;wherein the first side strap and the second side strap are configured to connect and disconnect with the mask assembly while the elbow is connected with the mask body, wherein the mask assembly is configured to connect to only two side straps, and wherein top strap connects only with one or more of the first side strap, the second side strap, and the back strap. 9. A patient interface comprising: a mask assembly having: a mask body comprising a molded elastomeric material, the mask body comprising two nasal pillows and a lip, the two nasal pillows, in use, resting in a substantially sealed manner against corresponding nares of a user, the mask body sized and shaped to leave the mouth of a user uncovered by the mask body when in use;a ring of a hard plastic material engaged with the lip of the mask body;a plane substantially bisecting the ring, each of the two nasal pillows positioned on opposite sides of the plane;an elbow rotatably engaged with the ring such that a portion of the elbow is received within the ring, the elbow comprising a wall, a vent comprising a plurality of holes in the wall of the elbow; anda tube or conduit extending from the elbow; anda headgear assembly having: a top strap removably connected to side straps, the side straps adapted to pass down the cheeks of the user, the elbow being able to swivel in the ring such that the tube or conduit can be positioned adjacent to either side strap or can fall freely; anda back strap adjustably connected with one or more of the top strap and the side straps;wherein the side straps are configured to connect and disconnect with the mask body while elbow is rotatably engaged with the ring and the ring is engaged with the mask body wherein the mask assembly is configured to connect to only two side straps, and wherein the top strap connects only with one or more of the side straps and the back strap. 10. A patient interface as claimed in claim 9, wherein the ring comprises a channel receiving the lip of the mask body. 11. A patient interface as claimed in claim 9, wherein the two nasal pillows are angled toward one another. 12. A patient interface as claimed in claim 9 further comprising two molded side arms that extend away from the mask body to connect with the two side straps. 13. A patient interface as claimed in claim 9, wherein the two side arms overlap a portion of the two side straps. 14. A patient interface as claimed in claim 9, wherein, in use, gases flow from the tube or conduit, through the elbow, through the ring, through the mask body and through the pillows. 15. A patient interface as claimed in claim 9, wherein each of the two nasal pillows comprises an inner profile and an outer profile, the inner profile defining an outlet of the nasal pillow, and the inner profile being offset inward relative to the outer profile. 16. A patient interface as claimed in claim 9, wherein each of the two nasal pillows comprises an inner profile and an outer profile, the inner profile defining an outlet of the nasal pillow, and the inner profile being offset downward relative to the outer profile such that, in use, the inner profile is offset toward the user's lip relative to the outer profile. 17. A patient interface as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ring comprises a first wall and a second wall defining a space therebetween, and wherein a portion of the mask body is configured to removably attach to the ring via friction within the space and with the first wall and the second wall. 18. A patient interface as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top strap is integrally formed with one or more of the side straps and the back strap. 19. A patient interface as claimed in claim 18, wherein the top strap is integrally formed with one or more of the side straps. 20. A patient interface as claimed in claim 8, wherein the top strap is integrally formed with one or more of the side straps and the back strap. 21. A patient interface as claimed in claim 20, wherein the top strap is integrally formed with one or more of the side straps. 22. A patient interface as claimed in claim 9, wherein the top strap is integrally formed with one or more of the side straps and the back strap. 23. A patient interface as claimed in claim 22, wherein the top strap is integrally formed with one or more of the side straps. 24. A patient interface as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top strap is releasably connected to one or more of the side straps and the back strap. 25. A patient interface as claimed in claim 24, wherein the top strap is releasably connected to the back strap. 26. A patient interface as claimed in claim 8, wherein the top strap is releasably connected to one or more of the side straps and the back strap. 27. A patient interface as claimed in claim 26, wherein the top strap is releasably connected to the back strap. 28. A patient interface as claimed in claim 9, wherein the top strap is releasably connected to one or more of the side straps and the back strap. 29. A patient interface as claimed in claim 28, wherein the top strap is releasably connected to the back strap.
※ AI-Helper는 부적절한 답변을 할 수 있습니다.