MASK SYSTEM
First Claim
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1. A mask system, comprising:
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a cushion provided to the frame,wherein the frame provides a brace or fulcrum structure about which the cushion may pivot, bend, and/or flex.
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Abstract
A mask system includes a frame and a cushion provided to the frame. The frame provides a brace or fulcrum like structure about which the cushion may pivot, bend, and/or flex.
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43 Claims
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1. A mask system, comprising:
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a frame; and a cushion provided to the frame, wherein the frame provides a brace or fulcrum structure about which the cushion may pivot, bend, and/or flex. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A sealing arrangement for a mask system, comprising:
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a cushion molded in a single piece from an elastic material, the cushion including a sealing membrane adapted to form a seal with a patient'"'"'s face, an undercushion, and a fillable bladder filled with a gel or super soft solid, the undercushion and fillable bladder provided in one or more selected regions of the cushion, wherein the undercushion is provided in all regions of the cushion except a nasal bridge region of the cushion and the fillable bladder is provided in lower cheek and corner of nose regions of the cushion.
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5. A mask system, comprising:
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a frame including a generally open construction; and a cushion including a breathing chamber and adapted to form a seal with a patient'"'"'s face, the cushion being supported by the frame such that an exterior surface of the cushion engages an interior surface of the frame, one or more portions of the cushion including a fillable bladder filled with a gel or a super soft solid. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A cushion for a mask system, comprising:
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a sealing membrane adapted to form a seal with a patient'"'"'s face; a support layer adapted to support the sealing membrane; and a composite sealing portion including the sealing membrane and at least a portion of the support layer, wherein the sealing membrane is removed in at least one region of the cushion such that the support layer is adapted to seal directly on the patient'"'"'s face. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A mask system, comprising:
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a frame; and a cushion provided to the frame, wherein the frame interfaces with the cushion to separate a functional or active portion of the cushion from a tactile or aesthetic portion of the cushion. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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30. A cushion for a mask system, comprising:
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a membrane adapted to form a seal with a patient'"'"'s face; and an undercushion adapted to support the membrane, wherein the undercushion comprises a bladder portion structured to receive a conformable material, and the membrane is constructed and arranged to form in use a compression-type seal with the patient in a corner of nose region of the cushion, and the membrane is constructed and arranged to form in use a tension-type seal with the patient in a nasal bridge region of the cushion. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33)
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34. A cushion for a mask system, comprising:
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a bladder adapted to receive a conformable material and having a maximum fill level; and an overflow region adjacent the bladder and adapted to receive any portion of the conformable material exceeding the maximum fill level. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A sealing arrangement for a mask system, comprising:
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a cushion molded in a single piece from an elastic material, the cushion including a sealing membrane adapted to form a seal with a patient'"'"'s face, an undercushion, and a fillable bladder filled with a gel or super soft solid, the undercushion and fillable bladder being provided in one or more selected regions of the cushion, wherein the undercushion is provided in all regions of the cushion except a nasal bridge region, and the fillable bladder is only provided in side of nose, upper cheek, lower cheek and corner of nose regions of the cushion. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41)
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42. A mask system, comprising:
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a frame having an arm including a hook for receiving a strap; and a cushion provided to the frame; wherein the hook includes a retaining portion defining a first slot for accommodating the strap in use, and the frame includes a second slot adjacent the hook for inserting the strap into the first slot. - View Dependent Claims (43)
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Specification