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INFANT NASAL INTERFACE MASK

  • US 20100258128A1
  • Filed: 06/21/2010
  • Published: 10/14/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An infant nasal interface mask for use with a nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) system, the mask comprising:

  • a mask body forming a cavity and defined by a leading portion, an intermediate shell portion, and a trailing portion, wherein;

    the leading portion terminates in a leading edge forming an aperture open to the cavity and having a generally triangular shape for placement over a patient'"'"'s nose, andthe trailing portion includes a bellows segment characterized by an increased flexibility as compared to a flexibility of the intermediate shell portion; and

    a base extending from the trailing portion opposite the leading portion, the base forming at least one passage extending longitudinally through a thickness of the base from an opening in a rear face of the base and permanently fluidly open to the aperture, wherein an axis of the opening intersects the aperture;

    wherein the intermediate shell portion is longitudinally moveable and laterally pivotable relative to the base via the bellows segment.

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