Patent ID: 7201169
Filing Date: 2007-04-10
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A mask for supplying gas under pressure to the nasal airway of a human comprising: a flexible manifold formed from an elastomeric material having a rear wall and including means for connection to a gas supply means; a gas delivery element or elements for providing gas under pressure to the nasal air way of a human without pressurising the sides of the nose; a flexible strap formed from the same elastomeric material as the manifold for securing the manifold in position on the face of a human, the strap defining a first side, the strap defining and being continuous with the rear wall of the manifold and extending either side of the manifold, the first side of the strap being shaped and configured to generally conform with the shape of the upper lip and adjacent cheek area of a human to act as a distributed anchor for anchoring the mask when the mask is located on said human face, in use, wherein the manifold is disposed to the second side of the strap such that, in use, the manifold is anchored by the strap and by the rear wall but is not compressed between the strap and the human's face.