摘要:
This invention relates to connectors to be provided into fluid communication or engagement either directly with, or via a component to be associated with, a terminal end of a breathing conduit. In at least one embodiment, the connector comprises a body having a first end and a second end, and an internal lumen for the passage of gas between the ends. The first end engageable with a terminal end of a conduit or a component to be associated therewith. The second end engageable with another connector. An internal surface of the body at the second end comprises internal connection features for connection with another connector to be received internally therein. An external surface of the body comprises one or more external alignment feature(s) for aligning the connector or another connection into an aligned orientation for connection therebetween.
摘要:
A headgear strap for a patient interface, the patient interface comprising a frame, the headgear strap comprising a strap (6304), wherein at least one end of the strap (6304) is terminated with a connector (6302) wherein the connector (6302) is configured to engage a side portion (1016) of the frame to connect the strap (6304) to the frame upon assembly of the interface, the connector (6302) comprising: a body (6308), the body (6308) encapsulating an end (6362) of the strap (6304); and a metal plug portion extending from an end face of the connector (6302).
摘要:
A patient interface includes a seal including a pair of nasal locators extending from a supple background. Each nasal locator includes a tip. The nasal locator becomes narrower moving from the background to the tip. An opening is in the tip of the nasal locator. The nasal locator includes a dome portion adjacent the background and a tubular portion extending from an apex of the dome portion.
摘要:
A valve (10) for use with a system for delivering CPAP therapy, the valve (10) comprising a base (12) and a membrane (14), the membrane (14) having a first end defining an inlet opening (18), the base (12) having a second end defining an outlet opening (16), the first end of the membrane (14) having at least one concave portion and at least one convex portion, a thickness of the membrane (14) varying at and/or near the inlet (18), and the first end of the membrane (14) being configured to collapse inwardly to vary a flow path size in response to changes in pressure acting on the membrane (14) wherein the valve further comprises a splint (26) that extends into the inlet defined by the first end of the membrane, the splint extending from the first end of the membrane to the second end of the base.
摘要:
The present invention provides an interface that includes an inflatable envelope (that could also be referred to as a bag or balloon) having a supple wall structure. The inflatable envelope has a pair of locating protrusions that engage in the nostrils of the user. The locating protrusions supply gases flow to the user from inside the envelope. The envelope is so supple, and of sufficient dimension and shape, that when the inflated envelope is pressed against the face of a user, with the locating protrusions engaged in the nostrils of the user, the envelope contacts the surfaces of the user's face (the nose, the upper lip and the cheeks) and provides a seal. The interface further comprises a frame and a strap, the inflatable envelope is supported by the frame and the frame comprises connection points for connecting the strap to the frame, wherein, in use, the strap extends around the back of the user's head and provides pressure on the frame and helps seal the inflatable envelope to the user's face, the frame further comprises a pair of extended support members at a perimeter of the frame, the support members being located either side of the frame, and the inflatable envelope further comprises a pair of wing portions that, in use, are positioned directly under the support members.
摘要:
A removable peripheral device and a breathing assistance unit, forming part of a system for providing pressurised heated humidified air at to a user, and mutually adapted to be removably connectable to and in electrical communication with each other via a connection formed when the removable peripheral device is connected to the breathing assistance unit, the removable peripheral device comprising a housing and a first connector extending from an end of the housing, the housing having a larger cross-section than the connector, the breathing assistance unit comprising an exterior casing and a second connector mounted within, and accessible from outside, the casing further comprising an interfacing portion, the interfacing portion, the second connector and the housing formed so that at least a portion of the housing adjacent the first connector end must interface with the interfacing portion to connect the removable peripheral device to the breathing assistance unit.
摘要:
The present invention provides an interface that includes an inflatable envelope (that could also be referred to as a bag or balloon) having a supple wall structure. The inflatable envelope has a pair of locating protrusions that engage in the nostrils of the user. The locating protrusions supply gases flow to the user from inside the envelope. The envelope is so supple, and of sufficient dimension and shape, that when the inflated envelope is pressed against the face of a user, with the locating protrusions engaged in the nostrils of the user, the envelope contacts the surfaces of the user's face (the nose, the upper lip and the cheeks) and provides a seal.