公开(公告)号：US20110162651A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US13064266

申请日：2011-03-15

Applicant: Joanne Drew ,  Alexander Virr ,  Geoffrey Crumblin

Inventor： Joanne Drew ,  Alexander Virr ,  Geoffrey Crumblin

IPC: A61M16/06

CPC classification number: A61M16/22 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/0638 ,  A61M16/0644 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0666 ,  A61M16/0683 ,  A61M16/0816 ,  A61M16/0825 ,  A61M2202/0225 ,  A61M2205/42 ,  A61M2205/7536 ,  A62B18/02 ,  A61M2202/0085

Abstract: The present invention provides a vent assembly suitable for use with a respiratory mask of the type used in CPAP treatment. In one embodiment the vent is made of a thin air permeable membrane. Generally, the membrane is thinner than 0.5 mm. The membrane can be made of a hydrophobic material such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The membrane can also be fabricated from expanded PTFE. The expanded PTFE membrane is mounted on a polypropylene scrim. The pores of the membrane have a reference pore size of 10 to 15 microns. In an alternative embodiment, the vent assembly includes a vent constructed from stainless steel. In another embodiment the membrane has a superficial cross-sectional area of approximately 500 mm2. In another embodiment the vent assembly comprises a membrane attached to a vent frame, the vent assembly forming an insert which can be removeably attached to a mask frame.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种适合与CPAP治疗中使用的呼吸面罩一起使用的通气口组件。 在一个实施例中，通风口由薄透气膜制成。 通常，膜比0.5mm薄。 膜可以由诸如聚四氟乙烯（PTFE）的疏水材料制成。 膜也可以由膨胀PTFE制成。 膨胀PTFE膜安装在聚丙烯稀松布上。 膜的孔具有10至15微米的参考孔径。 在替代实施例中，排气组件包括由不锈钢构成的通风口。 在另一个实施方案中，膜具有约500mm 2的表面横截面积。 在另一个实施例中，排气组件包括附接到排气框架的膜，排气组件形成可以可移除地附接到面罩框架的插入件。

公开(公告)号：US20110023883A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12936744

申请日：2009-04-07

Applicant: Robert Hieber ,  William Kittridge ,  Eugene N. Scarberry ,  Thomas A. McCann

Inventor： Robert Hieber ,  William Kittridge ,  Eugene N. Scarberry ,  Thomas A. McCann

IPC: A61M16/06

CPC classification number: A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/0638 ,  A61M16/0644 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0655 ,  A61M16/0683

Abstract: A patient interface system (30) that includes a patient interface assembly (40) and a headgear assembly (70). The patient interface assembly (40) includes a frame (42), a patient circuit connector (44), a seal member (46), and a coupling assembly (50) extending from the frame. The coupling assembly (50) is directed toward the users forehead when worn. The headgear assembly (70) includes an elongated pad support (72), a headgear attachment element (78) disposed on the pad support (72), a headgear strap (80) coupled to the headgear attachment element (78), and an elongated headgear pad (74) coupled to the pad support (72). The pad support, pad, or both are configured so as to extend from the forehead of the user generally along a centerline of the head and terminate proximate to a top of a head. In addition, a coupling assembly attachment assembly (100) is operatively coupled to the pad support (72) to couple the coupling assembly (50) of the patient interface device to the headgear assembly (70).

Abstract translation: 一种患者接口系统（30），其包括患者接口组件（40）和头带组件（70）。 患者接口组件（40）包括框架（42），患者回路连接器（44），密封构件（46）和从框架延伸的联接组件（50）。 当佩戴时，联接组件（50）指向用户的额头。 头带组件（70）包括细长的垫支撑件（72），设置在垫支撑件（72）上的头带附接元件（78），联接到头带附接元件（78）的头带（80） 联接到所述垫支撑件（72）的头饰垫（74）。 衬垫支撑件，衬垫或两者被构造成从用户的前额通常沿着头部的中心线延伸并且靠近头部的顶部终止。 此外，联接组件附接组件（100）可操作地联接到衬垫支撑件（72）以将患者接口装置的联接组件（50）联接到头套组件（70）。

公开(公告)号：US07814910B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US11701101

申请日：2007-01-31

Applicant: Neng-Yu Pan ,  Yao-Ming Cheng ,  I-Chung Chen

Inventor： Neng-Yu Pan ,  Yao-Ming Cheng ,  I-Chung Chen

IPC: A62B18/08 ,  A62B18/02

CPC classification number: A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/0638 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M2210/0618

Abstract: A nose cap includes a hollow body having a first opening, a second opening communicating with the first opening via a first passage and an outer covering having a third opening communicating with the first opening of the hollow body and a fourth opening communicating with the third opening via a second passage. An air chamber is formed between the hollow body and the outer covering after extension of the hollow body into the second passage. The air chamber is able to provide comfort to a patient.

Abstract translation: 鼻盖包括具有第一开口的中空本体，经由第一通道与第一开口连通的第二开口和具有与中空本体的第一开口连通的第三开口的外覆盖件，以及与第三开口连通的第四开口 通过第二段。 在中空体延伸到第二通道中之后，在中空体和外覆盖层之间形成空气室。 空气室能够为患者提供舒适感。

公开(公告)号：US07810499B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11533124

申请日：2006-09-19

Applicant: Mahmoud Janbakhsh ,  Mark Jacobus Van Kerkwyk

Inventor： Mahmoud Janbakhsh ,  Mark Jacobus Van Kerkwyk

IPC: A61M11/00

CPC classification number: A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/0622 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0683 ,  A61M16/0825 ,  A61M2205/0216

Abstract: A gas exhaust system for a mask apparatus for use in a breathing assistance system may include a housing for supporting a cushion configured to provide a seal against a patient's face, the housing defining a housing opening, and a ball member secured in the housing opening such that the ball member may rotate relative to the housing. One or more exhaust passageways for communicating exhaust gas away from the patient may be defined between an outer surface of the ball member and the housing opening.

Abstract translation: 用于呼吸辅助系统中的用于掩模装置的排气系统可包括用于支撑构造成提供对患者面部的密封的壳体的壳体，所述壳体限定了壳体开口，以及固定在壳体开口中的球构件 球构件可以相对于壳体旋转。 一个或多个用于将排气与患者隔离的排气通道可以在球构件的外表面和壳体开口之间限定。

公开(公告)号：US20090293869A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12537663

申请日：2009-08-07

Applicant: Michael K. Gunaratnam ,  Phillip R. Kwok

Inventor： Michael K. Gunaratnam ,  Phillip R. Kwok

IPC: A62B9/04

CPC classification number: A61M16/0683 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0605 ,  A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/0622 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/0638 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0666 ,  A61M16/08 ,  A61M16/0816 ,  A61M2205/02 ,  A61M2210/0618 ,  Y10T24/45529

Abstract: A connector arrangement joining a respiratory mask and headgear is adapted for single-handed disengagement by the patient. A first, rigid connector part is formed into the rigid mask frame, with a mating second connector attached to a strap of the headgear. The connectors are held away from the patient's face by the connection to the mask frame.

Abstract translation: 连接呼吸面罩和头带的连接器装置适合于患者单手脱开。 第一刚性连接器部分形成为刚性掩模框架，其中配合的第二连接器附接到头带的带上。 连接器通过连接到面罩框架而远离患者的脸部。

公开(公告)号：US07546837B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11374580

申请日：2006-03-13

Applicant: Lance Busch ,  Peter Chi Fai Ho

Inventor： Lance Busch ,  Peter Chi Fai Ho

IPC: A62B18/08 ,  A62B18/02

CPC classification number: A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/0622 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/0638 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0655 ,  A61M16/0816

Abstract: A patient interface gas delivery mask having a rolling diaphragm that connects a seal member forming a cushion which contacts the patient's face with a mask shell or that connects a conduit coupling member with the mask shell. The rolling diaphragm of the present invention allows the cushion to self align to the patient's face and allows relative movement between the seal member and the mask shell. This prevents torque acting of a conduit coupled to the mask shell from being translated to the seal member, which might otherwise dislodge the seal member creating unwanted gas leakage at the seal member-patient interface.

Abstract translation: 一种患者界面气体输送掩模，其具有滚动膜片，其将形成与患者面部接触的衬垫的密封构件与面罩壳体连接或将导管联接构件与面罩壳体连接。 本发明的滚动隔膜允许衬垫自动对准患者的面部并且允许密封构件和面罩壳体之间的相对运动。 这防止耦合到掩模外壳的导管的扭矩作用转移到密封构件，否则可能会移除密封构件，从而在密封构件 - 患者界面处产生不希望的气体泄漏。

公开(公告)号：US20090139527A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US12320663

申请日：2009-01-30

Applicant: Eva NG ,  Robert Edward HENRY ,  Philip Rodney KWOK ,  Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN

Inventor： Eva NG ,  Robert Edward HENRY ,  Philip Rodney KWOK ,  Karthikeyan SELVARAJAN

IPC: A61M16/06

CPC classification number: A61M16/0622 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0605 ,  A61M16/0611 ,  A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/0638 ,  A61M16/0644 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0666 ,  A61M16/0672 ,  A61M16/0683 ,  A61M16/0694 ,  A61M16/0816

Abstract: A mask assembly for a user includes a frame having a main body and lateral connector portions and a cushion component provided to the frame and defining a breathing cavity configured to accommodate at least a portion of the user's nose in use. The cushion component includes a face contacting seal portion adapted to sealingly engage with at least a portion of the user's nose in use. The cushion component has an aperture to communicate pressurized gas from the breathing chamber to the user's airways in use, and a main wall portion, opposite from the aperture, extending upwardly away from the frame. The main wall portion includes a stiffening portion.

Abstract translation: 用于使用者的面罩组件包括具有主体和侧向连接器部分的框架，以及设置在框架上并限定被配置为容纳使用者的鼻子的至少一部分的呼吸腔的衬垫组件。 衬垫部件包括适于在使用中与使用者的鼻子的至少一部分密封接合的面接触密封部分。 缓冲部件具有孔，用于将来自呼吸室的加压气体与使用者的气道相通，并且与孔相对的主壁部向上远离框架延伸。 主壁部包括加强部。

公开(公告)号：US20090044810A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US11988541

申请日：2006-07-31

Applicant: Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Lee James Veliss ,  Robert Edward Henry

Inventor： Philip Rodney Kwok ,  Lee James Veliss ,  Robert Edward Henry

IPC: A62B18/02

CPC classification number: A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0825 ,  A61M16/085 ,  A61M16/0858 ,  A61M16/1045 ,  A61M2202/0208 ,  A61M2205/0238 ,  A61M2205/42 ,  A61M2205/581 ,  A61M2205/583 ,  A61M2205/7527 ,  A61M2205/7536

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 由疏水或亲水材料形成或用疏水或亲水材料形成或用疏水或亲水材料涂覆的通风口的冲洗口，由于气体从呼吸面罩流出而减少噪音和/或最小化或排除通气通道堵塞的形成。 可以使用疏水和亲水材料中的一种或其它的或组合来排斥或吸收水分，以最小化或排除排气表面上的水分积聚和/或排气通道堵塞，特别是当使用加湿空气时。 使用烧结多孔塑料疏水或亲水材料，孔隙度可以在通气膜内整体变化，或者通过从具有不同孔隙率的材料层形成通气孔。

公开(公告)号：US20080314390A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US12134871

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Philip Rodney KWOK ,  Enrico BRAMBILLA ,  Gregory Robert PEAKE ,  Robert Edward HENRY ,  Lee James VELISS ,  Philip John GUNNING

Inventor： Philip Rodney KWOK ,  Enrico BRAMBILLA ,  Gregory Robert PEAKE ,  Robert Edward HENRY ,  Lee James VELISS ,  Philip John GUNNING

IPC: A62B18/08

CPC classification number: A61M16/0683 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/0622 ,  A61M16/0638 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0655

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 用于面罩的前额支撑适于在相对于面罩的框架的第一位置和相对于框架的第二位置之间移动。 前额支架包括一个偏压机构，该偏压机构将前额支撑件推到第二位置。 相对于患者界面的框架定位前额支架的方法包括将前额支架和患者接口组件定位在面上; 脱开前额支撑锁定机构; 允许前额支撑件从第一位置移动到第二位置; 并接合前额支撑锁定机构。

公开(公告)号：US20080178885A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US11987616

申请日：2007-12-03

Applicant: Milind Raje ,  Timothy Tsun-Fai Fu ,  Amal Amarasinghe ,  Joanne Drew ,  Robert H. Frater ,  Memduh Guney ,  Clive Solari

Inventor： Milind Raje ,  Timothy Tsun-Fai Fu ,  Amal Amarasinghe ,  Joanne Drew ,  Robert H. Frater ,  Memduh Guney ,  Clive Solari

IPC: A62B18/08

CPC classification number: A61M16/0616 ,  A61M16/06 ,  A61M16/0611 ,  A61M16/0622 ,  A61M16/0633 ,  A61M16/0638 ,  A61M16/065 ,  A61M16/0655 ,  A61M16/0683 ,  A61M16/08 ,  A61M16/0825 ,  A61M16/085 ,  A61M16/0858 ,  A61M16/0875 ,  A61M2205/42 ,  A61M2206/14

Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for use in the delivery of non-invasive positive airway pressure to a user. The assembly includes a rigid shell having a channel portion defined by an inner wall, an outer wall and a channel floor, a face-contacting cushion acting to space the shell away from the user's face and a sealing tab extending from the cushion to engage a portion of the shell to provide a continuous airtight seal between the cushion and the shell. A retaining ring within the mask assembly is configured to secure the cushion to the shell. The retaining ring has a first portion including at least one clip configured to pass through at least one slot portion such that an underside surface of the at least one clip engages a section of the shell when the retaining ring is positioned within the channel.

Abstract translation: 一种呼吸面罩组件，用于向使用者输送非侵入性正压通气。 组件包括刚性壳体，其具有由内壁，外壁和通道底板限定的通道部分，用于将壳体远离使用者面部的面接触垫片以及从衬垫延伸以接合的密封片 壳体的一部分以在衬垫和壳体之间提供连续的气密密封。 掩模组件内的保持环被构造成将衬垫固定到壳体上。 保持环具有第一部分，其包括构造成穿过至少一个狭槽部分的至少一个夹子，使得当保持环定位在通道内时，至少一个夹子的下侧表面接合壳体的一部分。