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US 2013/0255673 A1Published application
Mask system with interchangeable headgear connectors
AssigneeResMed Limited
InventorRobert Edward HENRY
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Abstract
A mask system for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a common frame provided without built-in or integral headgear attachment points and at least first and second headgear connectors adapted to be provided to the frame. Each of the at least first and second headgear connectors are adapted to attach headgear straps of headgear. The at least first and second headgear connectors are different from one another in at least one aspect.
Claims21
A mask for delivering breathable gas to a patient at positive pressure to treat sleep disordered breathing, the mask comprising:
- a mask frame having a central bore, said mask frame having no built-in or integral headgear attachment points;
- a sealing cushion provided to the mask frame and adapted to form a seal with the patient's face;
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- a headgear connector adapted to engage the mask frame, said headgear connector including a pair of lower headgear clip anchors adapted to be engaged with respective ones of a pair of lower headgear clips, said headgear connector including an adjustable forehead support connected to the headgear connector by an upper support member, said adjustable forehead support including a pair of openings adapted to attach to respective ones of a pair of upper side straps,
- wherein the mask frame is adapted to removably connect to more than one headgear connector, each headgear connector being different in at least one aspect.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.