Source: http://www.google.com/patents/US6595214?ie=ISO-8859-1&dq=%235,519,867
Timestamp: 2014-07-13 00:14:55
Document Index: 332220762

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 1', 'art 1', 'art 2', 'art 1', 'art 2', 'art 1', 'arts 1']

Patent US6595214 - Nasal respiration mask - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign in<nobr>Advanced Patent Search</nobr>PatentsA The invention relates to a nasal breathing mask having a mask part (1) and a mask-holding part (2) which at the upper end is connected to a tube (3), a forehead plate (10), which is connected to a forehead-plate mount (9), being axially adjustable on the elongate tube (3) by means of a latching/clamping...http://www.google.com/patents/US6595214?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6595214 - Nasal respiration maskAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS6595214 B1Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 09/718,598Publication dateJul 22, 2003Filing dateNov 22, 2000Priority dateNov 22, 2000Fee statusLapsedAlso published asDE10057883C1Publication number09718598, 718598, US 6595214 B1, US 6595214B1, US-B1-6595214, US6595214 B1, US6595214B1InventorsKarl-Heinz Hecker, Rudolf SchinaglOriginal AssigneeMpv-Truma Gesellschaft FurExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (20), Referenced by (37), Classifications (7), Legal Events (5) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetNasal respiration maskUS 6595214 B1Abstract A The invention relates to a nasal breathing mask having a mask part (1) and a mask-holding part (2) which at the upper end is connected to a tube (3), a forehead plate (10), which is connected to a forehead-plate mount (9), being axially adjustable on the elongate tube (3) by means of a latching/clamping connection.
What is claimed is: 1. A nasal breathing mask comprising:
a mask part; a mask-holding part adapted to receive at least one strap for positioning the mask part on a nose of a user; a tube extending in an axial direction and having a first end connected to a top end of the mask-holding part and a second end, the tube defining an external surface; a breathing hose having a hose connection attached to the tube second end; a forehead-plate mount having an internal surface complementary with the tube external surface to create a positive engagement between the forehead-plate mount and the tube, wherein the positive engagement is releasable to allow adjustment of the forehead-plate mount in the axial direction; and a forehead plate connected to the forehead-plate mount. 2. The nasal breathing mask of claim 1, in which a side of the forehead-plate mount remote from the user includes a substantially U-shaped collar having an open end extending away from the user, an inside of the collar having recesses extending parallel to one another in the axial direction and annularly in a circumferential direction to define the internal surface, and in which the tube external surface is formed with annular ribs sized for releasable insertion into the recesses.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention generally relates to nasal breathing masks.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Nasal breathing masks are used, inter alia, to supply respiratory air primarily for therapeutic purposes, such as for example for treating disturbed sleep accompanied by apnea.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Working on the basis of these drawbacks which are known from the prior art, the present invention is based on the object of providing a nasal breathing mask of the generic type which ensures that it is held securely and functions perfectly even for users who sleep restlessly, which provides minimum possible restriction to the freedom of movement of the user and which makes adjusting the distance between the forehead plate and the mask part in order to adapt to the anatomy of the user firstly easy to manage and secondly securely positioned after it has been set.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Further advantages and advantageous configurations of the invention are given in the following description in conjunction with the drawing, in which:
DETAILED DESCRIPTION The embodiment of a nasal breathing mask according to the present invention which is shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 comprises a flexible mask part 1 for adapting the breathing mask to the anatomy of the patient. The flexible and deformable mask part 1 is releasably connected to the mask-holding part 2, for example as a result of an integrally formed bead of the elastic and deformable mask part 1 being latched into an annular cutout in the mask-holding part 2, so that by the possibility of simply changing and cleaning the mask part 1, it is possible for the use of this nasal breathing mask to be hygienically switched between a plurality of patients. Furthermore, to adapt the mask to the different facial shapes and nose sizes of the patients, it is possible to use differently shaped and sized elastic mask parts 1.
To provide the tube 3 with a certain positional security during positioning, the collar has an internal diameter �di� which is slightly smaller than the external diameter �de� of the tube 3, so that the forehead-plate mount 9 can be latched onto the tube 3 in a releasable manner.
Patent CitationsCited PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS1081745 *May 3, 1912Dec 16, 1913White S Dental Mfg CoNasal inhaler.US1176886 *Apr 4, 1914Mar 28, 1916George ErmoldInhaler.US4944310 *Dec 29, 1988Jul 31, 1990Somed Pty. Ltd.Apparatus for maintaining continuous positive airway pressureUS5117819 *Sep 10, 1990Jun 2, 1992Healthdyne, Inc.Nasal positive pressure deviceUS5570689 *May 1, 1995Nov 5, 1996Respironics, Inc.Respiratory mask having a vertically adjustable spacer element that limits seal deformation on a wearer's faceUS5662101 *Dec 7, 1995Sep 2, 1997Respironics, Inc.Respiratory facial maskUS5687715 *Dec 22, 1995Nov 18, 1997Airways Ltd IncNasal positive airway pressure apparatus and methodUS6044844 *Dec 2, 1997Apr 4, 2000Resmed LimitedMask and harness assemblyUS6112746 *Jan 31, 1997Sep 5, 2000Resmed LimitedNasal mask and mask cushion thereforUS6119693Jan 16, 1998Sep 19, 2000Resmed LimitedForehead support for facial maskUS6123071 *Sep 26, 1996Sep 26, 2000Resmed LimitedFacial masks for assisted respiration or CPAPUS6192886 *Oct 17, 1996Feb 27, 2001Hans Rudolph, Inc.Nasal maskUS6427694 *Nov 22, 2000Aug 6, 2002Mpv-Truma Gesellschaft Fur Medizintechnische Produkte GmbhNasal breathing maskUS6463931 *Jun 30, 2000Oct 15, 2002Resmed LimitedForehead support for facial maskUS6467483 *Jul 28, 1999Oct 22, 2002Respironics, Inc.Respiratory maskUS6494207 *Dec 2, 1997Dec 17, 2002Resmed LimitedHarness assembly for a nasal maskUSD439326 *Nov 29, 1999Mar 20, 2001Mpv-Truma Gesellschaft Fuer Medizintechnische Produkte MbhNasal respiration maskDE19817332A1 *Apr 18, 1998Jan 28, 1999Georg HaushalterBreathing maskEP0549299A2 *Dec 21, 1992Jun 30, 1993Rescare LimitedVentilator for continuous positive airway pressure breathing (CPAP)WO1999065554A1May 31, 1999Dec 23, 1999Mpv Truma Ges Fuer MedizintechNasal resuscitator mask and resuscitator hose* Cited by examinerReferenced byCiting PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS6832610 *Oct 10, 2002Dec 21, 2004Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedBreathing assistance apparatusUS7219670 *Feb 25, 2004May 22, 2007Sunrise Medical Hhg Inc.Method for securing a nasal maskUS7357136Aug 13, 2004Apr 15, 2008Ric Investments, LlcPatient interface assembly and system using sameUS7479522Nov 9, 2005Jan 20, 2009Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Silicone elastomer compositionUS7559327May 31, 2005Jul 14, 2009Respcare, Inc.Ventilation interfaceUS7658189Jun 26, 2006Feb 9, 2010Resmed LimitedCompact oronasal patient interfaceUS7665465 *Mar 25, 2005Feb 23, 2010Ric Investments, LlcHeadgear assembly for a respiratory support systemUS7726309 *Jun 4, 2007Jun 1, 2010Ric Investments, LlcFlexible connectorUS7762254Jul 31, 2006Jul 27, 2010Ric Investments, LlcMask mounting mechanismUS7767754Nov 8, 2005Aug 3, 2010Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Silicone composition and process of making sameUS7827987Jun 17, 2005Nov 9, 2010Nellcor Puritan Bennett LlcBall joint for providing flexibility to a gas delivery pathwayUS7849855Jun 17, 2005Dec 14, 2010Nellcor Puritan Bennett LlcGas exhaust system for a gas delivery maskUS7861715Apr 30, 2004Jan 4, 2011Resmed LimitedMask systemUS7900630 *Jun 17, 2005Mar 8, 2011Nellcor Puritan Bennett LlcGas delivery mask with flexible bellowsUS7931026Jan 16, 2007Apr 26, 2011Ric Investments, LlcAdjustable conduit coupling assemblyUS7967014 *Apr 25, 2006Jun 28, 2011Map Medizin-Technologie GmbhApplication device for breathing mask arrangementUS7971590Jun 15, 2005Jul 5, 2011Redmed LimitedCushion for a respiratory mask assemblyUS8042539Jul 6, 2005Oct 25, 2011Respcare, Inc.Hybrid ventilation mask with nasal interface and method for configuring such a maskUS8104473Aug 3, 2009Jan 31, 2012Nellcor Puritan Bennett LlcSystem and method for securing a gas delivery mask onto a subject's headUS8127765Apr 14, 2008Mar 6, 2012Ric Investments, LlcPatient interface assembly and system using sameUS8261745Dec 12, 2005Sep 11, 2012Respcare, Inc.Ventilation interfaceUS8302605 *Nov 15, 2007Nov 6, 2012Resmed LimitedMask assembly, and frame and swivel connector thereforUS8517025Feb 1, 2012Aug 27, 2013Ric Investments, LlcPatient interface assembly and system using sameUS8573201Aug 6, 2010Nov 5, 2013Resmed LimitedPatient interface systemsUS8636005 *Oct 8, 2004Jan 28, 2014Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedBreathing assistance apparatusUS8636007Oct 22, 2008Jan 28, 2014Resmed LimitedPatient interface systemsUS8695601Jun 24, 2005Apr 15, 2014Resmed LimitedForehead support for a patient interfaceUS20100000538 *Nov 15, 2007Jan 7, 2010Resmed LimitedMask assembly, and frame and swivel connector thereforUS20110061654 *Sep 15, 2009Mar 17, 2011Po-Yu KuoOxygen mask which facilitates a pateint to breath oxygenUS20120017901 *Apr 1, 2010Jan 26, 2012F. Stephan Gmbh MedizintechnikAtraumatic nasal tube for non-invasive respiratory supportCN101237900BAug 1, 2006Jun 8, 2011Ric投资有限公司面罩安装机构WO2005123166A1 *Jun 15, 2005Dec 29, 2005Resmed LtdCushion for a respiratory mask assemblyWO2007016424A2 *Aug 1, 2006Feb 8, 2007Ric Investments LlcMask mounting mechanismWO2007056034A2 *Oct 31, 2006May 18, 2007Gen ElectricSilicone elastomer compositionWO2007084905A2 *Jan 17, 2007Jul 26, 2007Ric Investments LlcAdjustable conduit coupling assemblyWO2007143655A2 *Jun 5, 2007Dec 13, 2007Ric Investments IncFlexible connectorWO2009052560A1 *Oct 22, 2008Apr 30, 2009Resmed LtdPatient interface systems* Cited by examinerClassifications U.S. Classification128/207.13, 128/206.21International ClassificationA61M16/06Cooperative ClassificationA61M16/0633, A61M2210/0618, A61M16/06European ClassificationA61M16/06Legal EventsDateCodeEventDescriptionSep 11, 2007FPExpired due to failure to pay maintenance feeEffective date: 20070722Jul 22, 2007LAPSLapse for failure to pay maintenance feesFeb 7, 2007REMIMaintenance fee reminder mailedMar 2, 2004CCCertificate of correctionApr 23, 2001ASAssignmentOwner name: MPV-TRUMA GESELLSCHAFT FUR MEDIZINTECHNISCHE PRODUFree format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:HECKER, KARL-HEINZ;SCHINAGL, RUDOLF;REEL/FRAME:011690/0852Effective date: 20010228Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:HECKER, KARL-HEINZ /AR;REEL/FRAME:011690/0852RotateOriginal ImageGoogle Home - Sitemap - USPTO Bulk Downloads - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - About Google Patents - Send FeedbackData provided by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services©2012 Google