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US 2012/0234326 A1Published application
Mask system
AssigneeResMed Limited
InventorsDamien Julian MAZZONE, Justin John Formica, Grant Moiler, Kai Stuebiger, Sofietje Pellegatti
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Abstract
A mask system includes a frame and a cushion provided to the frame. The frame provides a brace or fulcrum like structure about which the cushion may pivot, bend, and/or flex.
Claims43
A mask system, comprising:
- a frame;
- and
- a cushion provided to the frame,
- wherein the frame provides a brace or fulcrum structure about which the cushion may pivot, bend, and/or flex.
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A sealing arrangement for a mask system, comprising:
- a cushion molded in a single piece from an elastic material,
- the cushion including a sealing membrane adapted to form a seal with a patient's face, an undercushion, and a fillable bladder filled with a gel or super soft solid,
- the undercushion and fillable bladder provided in one or more selected regions of the cushion,
- wherein the undercushion is provided in all regions of the cushion except a nasal bridge region of the cushion and the fillable bladder is provided in lower cheek and corner of nose regions of the cushion.
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A mask system, comprising:
- a frame including a generally open construction;
- and
- a cushion including a breathing chamber and adapted to form a seal with a patient's face, the cushion being supported by the frame such that an exterior surface of the cushion engages an interior surface of the frame,
- one or more portions of the cushion including a fillable bladder filled with a gel or a super soft solid.
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A cushion for a mask system, comprising:
- a sealing membrane adapted to form a seal with a patient's face;
- a support layer adapted to support the sealing membrane;
- and
- a composite sealing portion including the sealing membrane and at least a portion of the support layer,
- wherein the sealing membrane is removed in at least one region of the cushion such that the support layer is adapted to seal directly on the patient's face.
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A mask system, comprising:
- a frame;
- and
- a cushion provided to the frame,
- wherein the frame interfaces with the cushion to separate a functional or active portion of the cushion from a tactile or aesthetic portion of the cushion.
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A cushion for a mask system, comprising:
- a membrane adapted to form a seal with a patient's face;
- and
- an undercushion adapted to support the membrane,
- wherein the undercushion comprises a bladder portion structured to receive a conformable material, and the membrane is constructed and arranged to form in use a compression-type seal with the patient in a corner of nose region of the cushion, and the membrane is constructed and arranged to form in use a tension-type seal with the patient in a nasal bridge region of the cushion.
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A cushion for a mask system, comprising:
- a bladder adapted to receive a conformable material and having a maximum fill level;
- and
- an overflow region adjacent the bladder and adapted to receive any portion of the conformable material exceeding the maximum fill level.
A sealing arrangement for a mask system, comprising:
- a cushion molded in a single piece from an elastic material,
- the cushion including a sealing membrane adapted to form a seal with a patient's face, an undercushion, and a fillable bladder filled with a gel or super soft solid,
- the undercushion and fillable bladder being provided in one or more selected regions of the cushion,
- wherein the undercushion is provided in all regions of the cushion except a nasal bridge region, and the fillable bladder is only provided in side of nose, upper cheek, lower cheek and corner of nose regions of the cushion.
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A mask system, comprising:
- a frame having an arm including a hook for receiving a strap;
- and
- a cushion provided to the frame;
- wherein the hook includes a retaining portion defining a first slot for accommodating the strap in use, and the frame includes a second slot adjacent the hook for inserting the strap into the first slot.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.