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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2009
Nicholas Charles Alan Smith, Auckland, NZ;
Lewis George Gradon, Auckland, NZ;
Alastair Edwin Mcauley, Auckland, NZ;
Christopher Earl Nightingale, Auckland, NZ;
Ivan Milivojevic, London, GB;
Nicholas Charles Alan Smith, Auckland, NZ;
Lewis George Gradon, Auckland, NZ;
Alastair Edwin McAuley, Auckland, NZ;
Christopher Earl Nightingale, Auckland, NZ;
Ivan Milivojevic, London, GB;
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited, East Tamaki, Auckland, NZ;
Abstract
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.