Sound dampening housing for respiratory assist devices
First Claim
1. A sound dampening enclosure for a respiratory assist device, comprising a plurality of panel members, each fabricated from a pliant material having sound dampening properties, each of the plurality of panel members being joined together to form an enclosure having a three-dimensional geometry, and at least one opening in the sound dampening enclosure defining a passageway for a functional element of the respiratory assist device.
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Abstract
A sound dampening housing for conventional respiratory assist devices fabricated of pliant synthetic materials that provide good wear life and cleanability, and provide excellent sound dampening properties. The sound dampening housing substantially encloses a conventional respiratory assist device, but has openings or openable sections which positionally correspond to the functional elements of the respiratory assist device, e.g., air hose connections, blower or pump intakes, control interfaces, power connectors, etc.
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20 Claims
- 1. A sound dampening enclosure for a respiratory assist device, comprising a plurality of panel members, each fabricated from a pliant material having sound dampening properties, each of the plurality of panel members being joined together to form an enclosure having a three-dimensional geometry, and at least one opening in the sound dampening enclosure defining a passageway for a functional element of the respiratory assist device.
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16. A sound dampening enclosure for a respiratory assist device, comprising a plurality panel members fabricated from a foam and vinyl film laminate material, each of the plurality of panel members being joined together to form a polyhedral enclosure having a plurality of outer surfaces and defining an interior chamber for receiving the respiratory assist therein, at least on of the plurality of outer surfaces having at least one opening permitting access to at least one functional element of the respiratory assist device.
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