Resmed Limited

Resmed Pty Ltd

Christopher John Baxter

Philip Rodney Kwok

Robert Edward Henry

Paul Anthony Green

Karthikeyan Selvarajan

Philip John Gunning

Angelene Marie Ozolins

Chun Yui Lau

Gregory Robert Peake

Renee Frances Flower

Christopher Kingsley Blunsden

James Morrison

Gregory Scott Smart

Renee Frances Doherty

A connection system for connecting gas delivery components of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure system includes a first conduit with a first lumen forming a first part of a gas flow path for the breathable gas and a second conduit with a second lumen forming a second part of the gas flow path. The ends of each flexible connector include a magnets. The first and second flexible connectors are configured to be joined together to form a sealed connection by way of moving the first and second flexible connectors toward each other in an axial direction and are configured to be held together by a magnetic force between the first and second magnets. In addition, the first and second flexible connectors are configured to be separated from each other by pivoting the first and second connectors relative to each other.

Connectors for connecting components of a breathing apparatus

A gas delivery component of a CPAP system is configured to magnetically connect to a second gas delivery component of the CPAP system to deliver a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient's airways. The gas delivery component includes a lumen forming a first part of a gas flow path for the breathable gas. A connection end of the gas delivery component is configured to engage the second gas delivery component. In addition, a magnetic connection assembly is located at the connection end and includes a magnet positioned at least partially within the lumen. The magnetic connection assembly is configured to magnetically secure the gas delivery component to the second gas delivery component.

A patient interface assembly is configured to deliver pressurized gas to the patient's airways. The patient interface assembly includes a patient interface structure that is configured to sealingly engage the patient's face. The patient interface includes a receptacle. The patient interface assembly further includes headgear configured to support the patient interface structure on the patient's head. The headgear includes a clip that is receivable by the receptacle. The receptacle and the clip together form a multiple stage connection arrangement in which each of the multiple stages corresponds to an interlocked position of the clip in the receptacle. Each stage is associated with a corresponding range of headgear tension.

Headgear tensioning for respiratory mask

A cushion for a patient interface includes two or more bladders arranged in concentric relation. Each of the bladders includes a face-contacting portion adapted to engage the patient's face, and each of the bladders is adapted to be pressurized independently from one another. At least one of the bladders is an active bladder that is pressurized to at least a sealing pressure to form a continuous seal with the patient's face in use.

Bladder cushion, forehead cushion, headgear straps, headgear cap and/or chinstrap

A breathing apparatus includes components, including, but not limited to, a flow generator, a patient interface, and a delivery conduit. A connector for connecting components of the breathing apparatus includes a male connector, including a recess, extending from a first component, and a female connector, including a lever pivotally connected thereto, extending from a second component. A switch indicates a connection state of the connector. The switch includes a ring provided in an end of the first or second component and the ring includes a projection extending through an aperture in the end of the first or second component. The projection is movable between a first position and a second position to indicate the state of the connector.

Headgear for a patient interface includes at least one headgear strap and an indicator provided to the at least one headgear strap structured to indicate attainment of a desired adjustment setting of the headgear in response to headgear tension applied to the at least one headgear strap.

A method for treating obstructive sleep apnea includes providing MAD therapy via an adjustable mandibular advancement device structured to advance the position of the patient's lower jaw, providing CPAP therapy via a mask system structured to deliver a supply of pressurized air to a patient, and selectively adjusting the mask system and/or the mandibular advancement device to alternate and/or balance between CPAP therapy and MAD therapy.

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Christopher John Baxter