Patent ID: 9339623
Filing Date: 2016-05-17
CPC Classification: A61M

Claim Text:
1. A patient interface device, comprising: a cushion; a frame having a faceplate portion, the cushion being coupled to the frame, wherein the faceplate portion has a main orifice and a plurality of holes spaced around the main orifice, and wherein the main orifice and the plurality of holes extend through the frame; and a fluid coupling conduit having an inlet end, an outlet end fluidly coupled to the inlet end, and a hood member having one or more openings provided on an outer periphery thereof, wherein the inlet end is structured to receive a flow of breathing gas, wherein the outlet end is fluidly coupled to the main orifice to deliver the flow of breathing gas to the main orifice, and wherein the hood member surrounds the outlet end, is disposed over the plurality of holes, and engages the faceplate portion in a manner such that exhalation gasses will flow through the plurality of holes and be captured by the hood member and directed through the one or more openings.