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US 2026/0166254 A1Published application
Patient interfaces with condensation reducing or compensating arrangements
AssigneeFisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
InventorsAndrew John PARTINGTON, Peter Kenneth GRAHAM, Mark John ARROWSMITH, Christopher Earl NIGHTINGALE, Vitaly KAPELEVICH
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Abstract
Mask assemblies, breathing circuits and related components for respiratory therapy systems include configurations for reducing condensation within the mask and/or inhibiting or preventing condensation from coming into contact with a user of the mask. The mask assemblies can incorporate heating elements (such as heating coils), insulating spaces or barrier layers.
Claims19
A patient interface, comprising:
- a foamed breathable membrane body that allows water vapor to pass through the foamed breathable membrane body;
- a frame structure attached to the foamed breathable membrane body;
- a coupling for fluid connection to a gas delivery system;
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- a vent that allows a flow of gases from an interior of the patient interface to an exterior of the patient interface.
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