Title:
FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2007143655
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
A flexible connector that couples a delivery conduit (14) to a patient interface device (20) and a pressure support system (5) that includes such a flexible connector. The flexible connector of the present invention prevents disruption of the seal between the patient interface (20) and the patient's face. The flexible connector may have a bellows portion with a longitudinally directed portion, a narrowed neck portion, or a plurality of corrugations. The flexible connector may further have a swivel portion and/or an exhaust member, and/or a hinge member.
Inventors:
HO PETER CHI FAI (US)
MATULA JEROME (US)
BUSCH LANCE (US)
ANDREWS DERRICK (US)
MATULA JEROME (US)
BUSCH LANCE (US)
ANDREWS DERRICK (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2007/070422
Publication Date:
January 31, 2008
Filing Date:
June 05, 2007
Export Citation:
Assignee:
RIC INVESTMENTS INC (US)
International Classes:
A62B18/02
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