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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 09, 2021
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2014
Resmed Limited, Bella Vista, AU;
Michael Berthon-Jones, Sydney, AU;
Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam, Sydney, AU;
Richard Sokolov, Sydney, AU;
Robin Garth Hitchcock, Sydney, AU;
David John Bassin, Sydney, AU;
Gordon Joseph Malouf, Sydney, AU;
Peter Edward Bateman, Sydney, AU;
Philip Rodney Kwok, Sydney, AU;
ResMed Pty Ltd, Bella Vista, AU;
Abstract
A comfortable low-leak mask assembly for use with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is provided to improve patient compliance and/or treatment. The mask system may include headgear having straps that are substantially inextensible and/or micro-adjustable; and/or a mask and/or cushion that includes various structures to allow enhanced/tailored sealing and/or fit at selected locations on the patient's face.