Adaptable breathing mask
First Claim
1. A breathing mask comprising:
- a frame having an aperture extending therethrough and interfacing surfaces on opposite longitudinal ends;
a connector having an interfacing portion complementary to the interfacing surfaces on the frame and an angle adjustment mechanism; and
a strap coupled to the angle adjustment mechanism.
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Abstract
The present invention is a breathing mask that is fully adjustable so as to enable a comfortable and leak proof seal around a patient'"'"'s face. The mask includes a frame, a cushion, a hose connector, a strap, connector, a strap, and a headgear. The present invention ensures both comfort and effectiveness by enabling a full adjustment of various components such as the angle of the strap relative to the face mask and the adjustment of the size of the headgear. Furthermore, the present invention also allows for the free rotation of certain elements in order to maintain a sufficient seal without increasing the pressure applied to the patient.
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25 Claims
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1. A breathing mask comprising:
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a frame having an aperture extending therethrough and interfacing surfaces on opposite longitudinal ends;
a connector having an interfacing portion complementary to the interfacing surfaces on the frame and an angle adjustment mechanism; and
a strap coupled to the angle adjustment mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A nasal breathing mask comprising:
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a frame; and
a headgear coupled to the frame, wherein the headgear includes a pair of base portions connected by a headstrap and an arm connected to the base portion by a pivoting mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A nasal mask comprising:
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a frame having an aperture extending therethrough and interfacing surfaces on opposite longitudinal ends, a pad being adjustably located in a direction that is generally orthogonal to the frame; and
a hose rotatively coupled to the frame. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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