Patent ID: 8833372
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An integrated nasal mask adapted for delivering gas to a patient, the nasal mask comprising: a mask body defining a nasal cavity; an interface portion coupled with said mask body via a connecting web having a lateral notch formed across an upper wall such that said connecting web can flex and allow said interface portion to move relative to said mask body, the upper wall having in cross-section two convex portions positioned on opposing sides of the lateral notch, said interface portion comprising at least one patient port; at least one elongate hollow nostril-engaging stem extending outwardly from the nasal cavity and defining a fluid passageway for delivering gas to a nose of said patient, said elongate hollow nostril-engaging stem fluidly coupled with said patient port of said interface portion; and wherein said interface portion is configured to couple with a universal interface, said universal interface comprising a supply passageway, a pressure passageway and an exhalation port wherein said elongate hollow nostril-engaging stem is configured to physically secure inside said nose of said patient thereby securing said nasal mask without requiring a head strap.