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Title: |
US6019101:
Nasal air mask
[ Derwent Title ]

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Country: |
US United States of America

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Inventor: |
Cotner, Ronald L.; Derry, NH
Asacker, Thomas E.; Exeter, NH

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Assignee: |
SleepNet Corporation, Manchester, NH
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Published / Filed: |
2000-02-01
/ 1996-10-31

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Application Number: |
US1996000741524

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IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A61M 16/06;
IPC-7:
A62B 18/08;

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ECLA Code: |
A61M16/06; A61M16/06S; K61M210/06C;

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U.S. Class: |
Current:
128/207.13;
128/206.18;
128/206.24;
128/206.27;
Original:
128/207.13;
128/206.18;
128/206.24;
128/206.27;

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Field of Search: |
128/207.13,201.11,203.29,204.26,205.25,206.18,206.24,206.25,206.26,206.27,207.11,207.18,201.18,201.23,207.17
002/009,206

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Priority Number: |
| 1996-10-31 |
US1996000741524 |

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Abstract: |
Disclosed is a novel improved nasal mask useful for patients suffering from respiratory ailments such as sleep apnea syndrome. The mask includes a shell having a contoured portion circumscribing the nasal area and side wings through which a retention strap passes. A seal is disposed between the shell and the patient's face providing a large contact area to distribute retention forces and reduce facial pressure. Transmission of external loads to and torques induced in the shell are minimized by orienting inlets proximate side wings and supporting a supply conduit along the strap.

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Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP ;

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Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Weiss, John G.; Srivastava, V.

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Family: |
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First Claim:
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What is claimed is:
1. A nasal mask comprising:
- a shell comprising:
- a contoured portion having an interior surface and a perimeter configured to form a chamber around a nose of a patient donning said mask; and
- a pair of side wings extending outwardly from said contoured portion to extend along cheeks of a patient; and
- a seal on said shell for sealing the mask to a patient, said seal comprising:
- a contoured surface disposed about said perimeter for sealing said chamber around the nose of a patient; and
- continuous seal extending along said side wings and substantially matching a configuration of said wings so as to contact the cheeks of a patient remotely from said perimeter to increase contact area between said seal and a patient thereby reducing slippage of said mask for a given induced force.

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Foreign References: |

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Other Abstract Info: |
DERABS C1998-271942

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Other References: |
Healthdyne® Technologies Soft Series.TM. Mask advertisement, 1 page, undated.
Puritan Bennett Companion® Nasal CPAP Masks advertisement, 1 page, undated.
Respironics Inc. Monarch Mini Mask information sheet, 1 page, dated Feb. 26, 1996.
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Medical Industries America Universal Deluxe C.P.A.P. Headgear advertisement, 1 page, undated.
ResCare Sullivan® Bubble Mask.TM. System Series 3 advertisement, 3 pages, undated.

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