Patent ID: 11944754
Assignee: RESMED PTY LTD
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A  D  F  B | IPC A  B  D  F

Claim 16:
17. The air delivery conduit of claim 1, wherein the inner surface is formed of an air impermeable material and the outer surface comprises a textile material
further comprising a first cuff attached to a first end of the conduit and a second cuff attached to a second end of the conduit,
wherein the first cuff is configured to facilitate connection of the conduit to the patient interface, and the second cuff is configured to facilitate connection of the conduit to the supply of pressurized breathable gas,
wherein the support structure comprises a plurality of rings positioned along the length of the outer surface to support and provide form to the conduit,
wherein the support structure is attached to the textile material,
wherein the support structure comprises a polymer,
wherein the air impermeable material comprises polyurethane, silicone or nylon, and
wherein the conduit has a length of between 200 mm and 700 mm.