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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2003
Lewis George Gradon, Auckland, NZ;
Nicholas Charles Alan Smith, Auckland, NZ;
Alastair Edwin Mcauley, Auckland, NZ;
Mark Joseph Haycock, Auckland, NZ;
Chris Earl Nightingale, Auckland, NZ;
Daniel Mahon, Auckland, NZ;
Lewis George Gradon, Auckland, NZ;
Nicholas Charles Alan Smith, Auckland, NZ;
Alastair Edwin McAuley, Auckland, NZ;
Mark Joseph Haycock, Auckland, NZ;
Chris Earl Nightingale, Auckland, NZ;
Daniel Mahon, Auckland, NZ;
Fisher & Paykel Health Care Limited, Auckland, NZ;
Abstract
A CPAP system for supplying humidified gases to a user is disclosed in which various interfaces are described for gas delivery. A mask cushion including a deformable cushion and thin sheath is described. A forehead rest with a horizontal pivot that is attached to the mask is disclosed. An outlet vent to reduce the noise from exhausted carbon dioxide is described. A mouthpiece is also described with an outlet diffuser including Heat Moisture Exchanger Material.