Connection apparatus for breathing apparatus

Abstract

There is disclosed a connection apparatus for connecting breathing gas delivery components of a breathing apparatus, comprising: a male connector configured to be received in a corresponding female port, the male connector comprising a perimeter wall defining an external shape of the male connector and enclosing a gas conduit. The perimeter wall comprises a distal portion defining a first cross-sectional area of the male connector, a proximal portion defining a second cross-sectional area of the male connector larger than the first cross-sectional area, and a tapered portion formed between the proximal portion and the distal portion.

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