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AssigneeFisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
InventorsNicholas Charles Alan Smith, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Chris Earl Nightingale, Ivan Milivojevic, Lewis George Gradon
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The present invention relates to a device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient. The device includes a patient interface and connecting member. The connecting member is preferably a L-shaped swivelled connector that is capable of being fixed into one of two positions, a first position where the connector is freely rotatable within the patient interface, and a second position where an interference between the interface and connector prevents the free rotation of the connector within the patient interface. The present invention further relates to a connector that has outlet means, which includes at least one outlet vent and a funnel, which in use directs and passes a substantial portion gases expired from the patient through the outlet vent or vents.
A device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient comprising or including:
A continuous positive airways pressure system for delivering gases to a patient comprising or including a pressurized source of gases, a conduit, in fluid communication with said pressurized source, adapted to convey said gases, and a nasal mask in fluid communication with said conduit, in use, delivering said gases to a patient, said nasal mask comprising or including:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.