Patent ID: 8915250
Filing Date: 2014-12-23
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A non-invasive ventilation patient interface, said patient interface comprising: a frame configured for coupling with a head strap system, wherein said head strap system is configured for supplying a securing force to secure said patient interface in a position over a respiratory opening of a patient; a facial skin interface coupled with said frame and comprising a removable skin-contacting portion configured for interfacing with facial skin of said patient, the facial skin interface comprises ends terminating, when in use, on opposing lateral edges of a nasal bridge of said patient; a self-sealing tube insertion region coupled with the removable skin-contacting portion and configured (i) for self-sealing about a tube disposed between said facial skin and said removable skin-contacting portion such that said securing force is diverted around said tube while said tube is in said self-sealing tube insertion region and (ii) to self-seal an opening, that receives the tube, by expanding to fill the opening when the tube is not present such that leakage of gases through the opening is restricted; and an adhesive disposed in the self-sealing tube insertion region within the opening such that the self-sealing tube insertion region adheres to the tube when the tube extends through the opening.