PATIENT INTERFACES

• Main Authors: Mashal, Fadi Karim Moh'd, Galgali, Amit, Olsen, Gregory James, McLaren, Mark Arvind, Sintive, Bruno, Patel, Roheet, Betteridge, Max Leon, Bearne, Peter David Alexander, Cox, Michael John Henri, Middelkoop, Kirstin Elizabeth, Thompson, Mark Andrew
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 04.04.2024
• Subjects: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROMTHE BODY; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE

An interface for positive pressure respiratory therapy includes a mask assembly having a mask seal and a mask shell. The mask assembly is positioned lower than and exposes a bridge of the user's nose. The mask seal includes first and second portions on respective first and second sides of a nasal region that contact opposing sides of the user's nose. The first and second portions each include supports that help maintain a shape of the mask seal. A pair of covers can be supported relative to the mask assembly and adjacent a respective one of the first and second portions of the mask seal. The covers limit expansion of the first and second portions of the mask seal in response to pressurized air within the mask seal. The supports of the first and second portions can transfer load from the mask seal to the covers.