Patent ID: 6196223
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: A41D,A61M,A62B

Abstract:
A strapless respiratory facial mask for attachment to the wearer's face, comprising:a) a moldable laminated gasket member including a cushioning layer and an adhesive layer for engaging the facial contours and skin of the wearer's face;b) said gasket member having a central opening for receiving the nose of the wearer;c) a nose piece member having a central section and three edges forming a generally triangular configuration for covering and surrounding the nose of the wearer;d) said central section of said nose piece member including a first opening for connecting to a gas supply;e) said nose piece member being adhered along said three edges of said nose piece member to said cushioning layer on said gasket member to form a peripheral seal; andf) said central section further including a second opening below said first opening and an external tubular section connected to said second opening for making a connection to a gas supply.