NASAL DEVICES INCLUDING LAYERED NASAL DEVICES AND DELAYED RESISTANCE ADAPTERS FOR USE WITH NASAL DEVICES
    1.
    发明申请
    NASAL DEVICES INCLUDING LAYERED NASAL DEVICES AND DELAYED RESISTANCE ADAPTERS FOR USE WITH NASAL DEVICES 审中-公开
    包括层叠NASAL设备和延迟电阻适配器在NASAL设备中使用的NASAL设备

    公开(公告)号:US20110203598A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-25

    申请号:US13035524

    申请日:2011-02-25

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56

    摘要: Described herein are layered nasal devices including layered nasal devices having one or more stiffening members supporting the holdfast region of the nasal device. The stiffening member may be a stress-distributing member or a separate stress-distributing element or member may be included. In some variations the layered nasal device includes a stress distributing element to help prevent wrinkling, de-laminating, buckling, or otherwise disrupting the shape and/or activity of the nasal device. Also described herein are delayed resistance adapters that may be used with a nasal devices that inhibit exhalation more than inhalation (including, but not limited to the adhesive nasal devices described herein). A delayed resistance adapter may be activated to suspend or bypass the increased expiratory resistance of the nasal device. Suspending the increased expiratory resistance may allow the user to allow a user to acclimate to the use of the nasal device.

    摘要翻译: 本文描述的是分层鼻装置,包括具有支撑鼻装置的保持区域的一个或多个加强构件的分层鼻装置。 加强构件可以是应力分布构件,或者可以包括单独的应力分布元件或构件。 在一些变型中,分层鼻装置包括应力分布元件,以帮助防止起皱,脱层,弯曲或以其它方式破坏鼻装置的形状和/或活动。 本文还描述了可与鼻部装置一起使用的延迟电阻适配器,其抑制呼吸超过吸入(包括但不限于本文所述的粘合剂鼻装置)。 可以启动延迟电阻适配器来悬挂或绕过鼻装置的增加的呼气阻力。 悬挂增加的呼气阻力可允许使用者允许使用者适应鼻部装置的使用。

    Device for outputting a qualitative indication associated with the inflation of an expandable member
    3.
    发明申请
    Device for outputting a qualitative indication associated with the inflation of an expandable member 审中-公开
    用于输出与可膨胀构件的膨胀相关联的定性指示的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070213656A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-13

    申请号:US11369846

    申请日:2006-03-08

    申请人: Arthur Ferdinand

    发明人: Arthur Ferdinand

    IPC分类号: A61M31/00

    摘要: Apparatuses for sensing and outputting data associated with the inflation of an expandable member are described herein. In one embodiment, for example, An apparatus includes a sensor and an output device. The sensor is configured to be coupled to a reservoir that supplies a fluid to an expandable member, and is further configured to output a signal associated with a pressure of the fluid. The output device is configured to be in communication with the sensor. The output device is further configured to output a qualitative pressure indication associated with the signal associated with the pressure of the fluid without outputting a quantitative pressure indication.

    摘要翻译: 本文描述了用于感测和输出与可膨胀构件的膨胀有关的数据的装置。 在一个实施例中,例如,装置包括传感器和输出装置。 传感器被配置为联接到将流体供应到可膨胀构件的储存器,并且还被配置为输出与流体的压力相关联的信号。 输出设备被配置为与传感器通信。 输出装置还被配置为输出与与流体的压力相关联的信号相关联的定性压力指示,而不输出定量压力指示。

    LAYERED NASAL RESPIRATORY DEVICES
    6.
    发明申请
    LAYERED NASAL RESPIRATORY DEVICES 有权
    层层呼吸装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110290256A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-01

    申请号:US13117933

    申请日:2011-05-27

    IPC分类号: A61M16/00 B32B38/04 B23P11/00

    摘要: Described herein are nasal devices, including nasal devices formed in layers having four or fewer layers. In some variations, the nasal devices include a single integrated layer from which the flap of the airflow resistor is formed as well as the base of the holdfast region. The nasal devices may include a single aligner or rim body on the side of the device facing the subject. The aligner may protect the airflow resistor, and may help center or position the nasal device. In some variations, these nasal devices may include a noise-reduction feature. Also described herein are systems, devices and methods for determining if a passive nasal respiratory device having an airflow resistor configured to inhibit exhalation more than inhalation has been worn by a subject, and thereby confirming compliance.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述的是鼻装置,包括以具有四层或更少层的层形成的鼻装置。 在一些变型中,鼻部装置包括形成气流阻力器的翼片的单个整体层以及保持区域的基部。 鼻部装置可以包括在面向对象的装置一侧上的单个对准器或边缘体。 对准器可以保护气流阻力器,并且可以帮助中心或定位鼻部装置。 在一些变型中,这些鼻装置可以包括降噪特征。 本文还描述了用于确定具有被配置为抑制呼吸多于吸入的气流电阻器的被动鼻呼吸装置的系统,装置和方法已被受试者佩戴,从而确认顺应性。

    NASAL DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    8.
    发明申请
    NASAL DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS 审中-公开
    NASAL设备,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110218451A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-08

    申请号:US13062888

    申请日:2009-09-15

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56 A61B5/085

    摘要: Described herein are passive nasal device having a resistance to exhalation that is greater than the resistance to inhalation. Also described are devices, methods and systems for sensing and measuring intranasal pressure when a subject is wearing a passive nasal respiratory device that is configured to inhibit exhalation more than inhalation. Also described are adapters for nasal devices and methods of using a nasal device adapter. Adapters may be used so that a passive nasal device may be applied indirectly in communication with a subject's nose; in some variations this may allow the passive nasal device to be re-used. Also described herein are nasal devices having a billowing airflow resistor that is configured to have a greater resistance to exhalation than to inhalation. The billowing airflow resistor typically includes a first layer that is adjacent to a second layer; the first layer is flexible and billows opens during inhalation so that the first layer remains separated from the second layer, but remains substantially parallel to the second layer. During exhalation, the first layer collapses back down against the second layer. Additional passive nasal devices, systems and methods of using them are also described.

    摘要翻译: 本文描述了具有大于吸入阻力的呼气阻力的被动鼻装置。 还描述了当受试者佩戴被动鼻呼吸装置时用于感测和测量鼻内压力的装置,方法和系统,该被动鼻呼吸装置被配置为抑制呼吸超过吸入。 还描述了用于鼻装置的适配器和使用鼻装置适配器的方法。 可以使用适配器,使得被动鼻部装置可以间接地应用于与被检者的鼻子通信; 在一些变型中,这可以允许被动鼻腔装置被重新使用。 本文还描述了具有滚动气流电阻器的鼻装置,其构造成具有比吸入更大的呼气阻力。 滚滚气流阻力器通常包括与第二层相邻的第一层; 第一层是柔性的并且在吸入期间波纹打开,使得第一层保持与第二层分离,但保持基本上平行于第二层。 在呼气期间,第一层向下折叠抵靠第二层。 还描述了另外的被动鼻装置,系统和使用它们的方法。

    CPAP INTERFACE AND BACKUP DEVICES
    9.
    发明申请
    CPAP INTERFACE AND BACKUP DEVICES 审中-公开
    CPAP接口和备份设备

    公开(公告)号:US20090194109A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-06

    申请号:US12364264

    申请日:2009-02-02

    IPC分类号: A61M16/00

    摘要: Described herein are combined active PAP/passive EPAP interface devices to transmit positive air pressure from a PAP source to the user, but provide passive EPAP when the PAP source is disabled. These interface device may continue to provide benefit to the user even if the PAP source becomes disconnected or otherwise fails. The interface devices described herein include a passive EPAP airflow resistor configured to provide expiratory positive airway pressure (“EPAP”). These interface devices may also include quick connects and/or disconnects for releasably connecting to the source of pressurized breathable gas, a quick release for disconnecting from the source of pressurized breathable gas, and an adhesive user interface region that connects the device the user's face. Also described are adapter for converting a PAP interface devices into combined active PAP/passive EPAP interface devices, and methods of using these devices.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述的是组合的主动PAP /被动EPAP接口设备以将来自PAP源的正空气压力传送给用户,但是当PAP源被禁用时提供被动EPAP。 即使PAP源变得断开或者其他方式失败,这些接口设备也可以继续为用户提供益处。 本文所述的界面装置包括被配置为提供呼气正气道压力(“EPAP”)的被动EPAP气流阻力器。 这些接口装置还可以包括用于可释放地连接到加压的可呼吸气体源的快速连接和/或断开,用于从加压的可呼吸气体源断开的快速释放装置以及将装置连接到使用者的脸部的粘合剂用户界面区域。 还描述了用于将PAP接口设备转换成组合的主动PAP /被动EPAP接口设备的适配器以及使用这些设备的方法。