RAPID PRODUCTION OF CUSTOMIZED MASKS
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a system designed for the rapid preparation of anatomically customized mask employing data from a patient. The data may take the form of a multidimensional image of a target area of a patient'"'"'s face obtained by optical 3 dimensional imaging, or a dot or line scan form laser imaging, pattern laser photography or stereo photography. Also disclosed is a mask that is designed so as to be unobtrusive and comfortable for the user. The body of the mask is made of a thin layer, so it is lightweight and closely hugs the targeted region upon which it rests (e.g. the nasal region). Methods for producing anatomically customized masks are also described.
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25 Claims
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- 21. A mask useful for administering CPAP to a patient, said mask comprising a standard mask body associated with a customized mask seal, said customized mask seal comprising a geometry that replicates contours of at least a portion of said patient'"'"'s face.
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23. A method of making a mask useful for administering CPAP to a patient, the mask having a standard mask body portion and a customized mask seal, said method comprising
obtaining one or more images of at least a portion of said patient'"'"'s face; -
generating a multidimensional model of said at least one portion based on said one or more images; creating a flexible mask seal that comprises a geometry replicating contours of said portion.
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- 24. A mask useful for administering CPAP to a patient, said mask comprising a mask body having first layer comprised of a first material and a second layer comprised of a second material, wherein said second layer has a higher insulating potential than said first layer.
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