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US7207335: Mask and vent assembly therefor
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Kwok, Philip Rodney; Chatswood, Australia
Lithgow, Perry David; Glenwood, Australia

ResMed Limited, Bella Vista, Australia
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Published / Filed:

2007-04-24 / 2003-02-12

Application Number:

US2003000364358

Advanced: A61D 7/04; A61M 16/06; A62B 7/02; A62B 18/02; A62B 18/10;

A61M16/06; A62B18/02; A62B18/10; K61M16/06S; K61M205/42;

128/207.12; 128/207.16; 128/205.24; 128/206.12; 128/206.21;

Field of Search:

128/207.12,207.16,205.24,204.18,206.12,206.21

Priority Number:

AU1997000005045

A mask ( 10 ) for use with a system for supplying breathable gas pressurised above atmospheric pressure to a human or animal's airways. The mask ( 10 ) includes a mask shell ( 12 ) which is, in use, in fluid communication with a gas supply conduit ( 30 ), and a gas washout vent assembly ( 20 ). At least the region of the mask shell ( 12 ) or conduit ( 30 ) surrounding or adjacent the vent assembly is formed from a relatively flexible elastomeric material.

Attorney, Agent or Firm:

Nixon & Vanderhye P.C. ;

Primary / Asst. Examiners:

Nguyen, Anhtuan T.; Erezo, Darwin P

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Application Number	Filed	Patent	Pub. Date	Title
US1998000021541	1998-02-10		2003-05-13	Mask and a vent assembly therefor


	Parent Case:			CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/021,541, filed Feb. 10, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,561,190, the specification and drawings of which are incorporated herein by reference.
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	First Claim: Show all 53 claims			1. A CPAP mask assembly for use with a system for supplying breathable gas pressurized above atmospheric pressure to a human or animal, the CPAP mask assembly comprising: a mask adapted to be in fluid communication with a gas supply conduit; and a vent assembly provided to the mask, the vent assembly including at least one gas washout orifice extending from an inner side of the vent assembly placed, in use, adjacent the human or animal's face to an outer side placed, in use, adjacent the atmosphere, the gas washout orifice being open in use, wherein a cross-sectional area of the orifice at the inner side of the vent assembly is larger than a cross-sectional area of the orifice at the outer side of the vent assembly, the inner side of the vent assembly extends inside the mask and the outer side of the vent assembly extends outside the mask, and the orifice does not substantially change shape upon application of pressurized gas at a level suitable for CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
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	JP07000521	1995-01
	JP09010311	1997-01
	JP9/216240A	1997-08
	WO8001044	1980-05	A61M 16/00	FISCHER C	GAS SCAVENGING EXHAUST SYSTEM
	WO8203548	1982-10	A61F 5/56	SOMED PTY LTD	DEVICE FOR TREATING SNORING SICKNESS
	WO8606969	1986-12	A61M 16/00	ETELAE HAEMEEN KEUHKOVAMMAYHDI	RESPIRATION THERAPY APPARATUS
	WO8701950	1987-04	A62B 18/02	FEENEY, John, Robert	RESPIRATOR
	WO9103277	1991-03	A61M 16/10	INST MATERIALOVEDENIA IM I N F	RESPIRATOR FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE INFLUENCE OF COLD AIR
	WO9215353	1992-09	A61M 11/00	MIRIS MEDICAL CORP	DELIVERY OF AEROSOL MEDICATIONS FOR INSPIRATION
	WO9220395	1992-11	A61M 16/06	LE MITOUARD ANNE	FACIAL BREATHING MASK
	WO9301854	1993-02	A61J 17/00	DAHLSTRAND MONIKA	ANAESTHETIC MASK FOR INFANTS
	WO9402190	1994-02	A61M 16/00	GEISEN BERNHARD	PROCESS AND SYSTEM OF CONTROLLABLE BREATHING AIR SUPPLY OR EVACUATION
	WO9416759	1994-08	A61J 7/04	MIRIS MEDICAL CORP	AN AUTOMATIC AEROSOL MEDICATION DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHODS
	WO9420051	1994-09	A61F 5/56	KELLER PETER WILLIAM	ANTI-SNORE TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
	WO9502428	1995-01	A61M 16/00	JACOBELLI CHANTAL	BUCCAL RESPIRATION MASK
	WO9617643	1996-06	A61M 16/06	SULLIVAN COLIN	GAS DELIVERY MASK
	WO9625983	1996-08	A62B 18/08	COMASEC INTERNATIONAL S.A.	FACE MASK
	WO9639206	1996-12	A61M 0/00	ASN RESPIRATION DEVICE LTD.	RESPIRATION DEVICE
	WO9707847	1997-03	A61M 16/06	TIRER, Samuel	ANESTHESIA MASK
	WO9741911	1997-11	A61B 19/00	RUBEN PHILIP H	A FACIAL SURGICAL MASK WITH EASIER BREATHING DEVICE
	WO9804310	1998-02	A61M 16/06	KWOK PHILIP RODNEY	A NASAL MASK AND MASK CUSHION THEREFOR
	WO9811930	1998-03	A61M 16/00	RESPIRONICS, INC.	PRESSURE SENSITIVE FLOW CONTROL VALVE
	WO9818514	1998-05	A61M 16/06	SLEEPNET CORP	NASAL AIR MASK
	WO9824499	1998-06	A61M 16/06	BRUDERER JAKOB WALTER	A MASK AND HARNESS ASSEMBLY
	WO9826829	1998-06	A61F 5/56	BERTHON-JONES, MICHAEL	A DEVICE FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING THE PASSAGE OF AIR THROUGH THE MOUTH
	WO9826830	1998-06	A61M 16/06	LITHGOW, PERRY, DAVID	NON RETURN SLIDER VALVE USED IN RESPIRATION SYSTEMS
	WO9848878	1998-11	A61M 16/00	HAUSHALTER GEORG	BREATHING MASK

Other References:

Mask 1 Photographs, Respironics Inc., Reusable Full Mask (small) Part # 452033 Lot #951108.

Mask 2 Photographs, Puritan—Bennett, Adam Curcuit , Shell Part # 231700, Swivel Part # 616329-00, Pill ws (medium) Part #616324.

Mask 3, Photographs, DeVilbiss Healthcare Inc., DeVilbiss Seal-Ring and CPAP Mask Kit (medium), Part 73510-669.

Mask 4 Photographs, Respironics Inc., Monarch Mini Mask with Pressure Port. Part # 572004, Monarch Headgear, Part # 572011.

Mask 5 Photographs, Healthdyne Technologies, Nasal CPAP Mask (medium narrow), Part # 702510.

Mask 6 Photographs, Healthdyne Technologies, Soft Series Nasal CPAP Mask, Part # 702020.

Mask 7 Photographs, DeVilbiss Healthcare Inc., Small Mask and Seal Rings, Part # 73510-668.

Mask 8 Photographs, Respironics Inc., Reusable Contour Mask (medium), Part # 302180.

Mask 9 Photographs, Healthdyne Technologies, Healthdyne Large Headgear.

Mask 10 Photographs, Respironics Inc., Soft Cap (medium), Part # 302142.

Mask 11 Photographs, Weinmann: Hamburg, Nasalmaskensystem mit Schalld�mpfer (medium), Part # WN 23105.

Mask 12 Photographs, Life Care.

Mask 13 Photographs, Healthdyne Technologies.

Mask 14 Photograph, King System.

Mask 15 Photographs, Respironics Inc., Paediatric Mask.

Mask 16 Photographs, Hans Rudolph Inc., Hans Rudolph Silicone Rubber Face Mask/8900.

Continuity Data:

Application Number

US2003000364358

is a related to the prior publication

US20030116160A1 issued 2003-06-26 Mask and vent assembly therefor

US2003000364358

is a related to the prior publication

US20070101998A1 issued 2007-05-10 Respiratory mask assembly with vent

US2006000645582

is a continuation of

>US2003000364358<

(pending) [presumed granted]

US7207335 issued 2007-04-24 Mask and vent assembly therefor

US2004000197399F

is a continuation in part of

>US2003000364358<

US7207335 issued 2007-04-24 Mask and vent assembly therefor

is a continuation of

>US2003000364358<

US7207335 issued 2007-04-24 Mask and vent assembly therefor

>US2003000364358<

is a continuation of

US1998000021541

US6561190 issued 2003-05-13 Mask and a vent assembly therefor

>US2003000364358<

is a continuation of

US1998000021541

US6561190 issued 2003-05-13 Mask and a vent assembly therefor

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