Dynamic infant nasal CPAP system and method

• US 20040065330A1
• Filed: 07/14/2003
• Published: 04/08/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Westmed Inc. (SunMed Group Holdings LLC)
• Original Assignee: Airway Development, LLC
• Inventors: Landis, Robert M.
• Granted Patent: US 7,156,096 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 128/207.18
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/06 Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0633 with forehead support
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0666 Nasal cannulas or tubing devices for improving normal breathing through the nose A61F5/08; nose filters A62B23/06; outside holding devices A61M25/02

Abstract

Continuous positive airway pressure systems are provided including an interface defining a plenum chamber therein, and a pair of nasal cannulas connected to and in fluid communication with the plenum chamber of the interface. The nasal cannulas are configured and dimensioned to deliver pressurized air from the plenum chamber to the nares of a patient, wherein each nasal cannula is capable of off axis movement and/or pivoting.

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