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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2008
Renee Frances Doherty, Coogee, AU;
Chun Yui Lau, Sydney, AU;
Philip Rodney Kwok, Chatswood, AU;
Christopher John Baxter, Chatswood, AU;
Angelene Marie Ozolins, Wahroonga, AU;
Paul Anthony Green, Lindfield, AU;
Renee Frances Doherty, Coogee, AU;
Chun Yui Lau, Sydney, AU;
Philip Rodney Kwok, Chatswood, AU;
Christopher John Baxter, Chatswood, AU;
Angelene Marie Ozolins, Wahroonga, AU;
Paul Anthony Green, Lindfield, AU;
ResMed Limited, Bella Vista, AU;
Abstract
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.