RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT PACKAGING AND A PACKAGING INSERT FOR RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
First Claim
1. A packaging insert configured to retain a respiratory interface assembly prior to inserting the insert and respiratory interface assembly into suitable packaging, the insert comprising:
- an elongate support having a notional longitudinal axis, an upper part, a lower part, and opposed, spaced apart sides extending between the upper and lower parts, the support further comprising a headgear retaining slot formed in or at each side, each slot being elongate and comprising a width that is dimensioned to receive and retain part of a strap of the headgear, each slot further comprising a closed end and an open end, and being configured such that when, in use, the insert is picked up by one hand of a user with the upper part of the insert uppermost, each slot is downwardly directed such that the open end is open towards the lower part of the insert such that the user can use their other hand to grip the respiratory interface and pull downwardly to release the headgear from the slots.
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Abstract
Respiratory equipment packaging and insert for a respiratory interface assembly having a respiratory interface and headgear. The packaging includes a first pocket having a first opening, and being configured to enclose and sealing retain at least the respiratory interface and the headgear of the respiratory assembly, and a second pocket, adjacent the first pocket and having a second opening. The second pocket is configured to receive an auxiliary device intended for use with, or comprising part of, the respiratory interface assembly, such as a mask size measuring device. The insert is configured to support the respiratory interface in an upright orientation and includes at least one slot configured to receive a strap of the headgear of the respiratory interface assembly.
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33 Claims
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1. A packaging insert configured to retain a respiratory interface assembly prior to inserting the insert and respiratory interface assembly into suitable packaging, the insert comprising:
an elongate support having a notional longitudinal axis, an upper part, a lower part, and opposed, spaced apart sides extending between the upper and lower parts, the support further comprising a headgear retaining slot formed in or at each side, each slot being elongate and comprising a width that is dimensioned to receive and retain part of a strap of the headgear, each slot further comprising a closed end and an open end, and being configured such that when, in use, the insert is picked up by one hand of a user with the upper part of the insert uppermost, each slot is downwardly directed such that the open end is open towards the lower part of the insert such that the user can use their other hand to grip the respiratory interface and pull downwardly to release the headgear from the slots. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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24. A packaging insert configured to retain a respiratory interface assembly, the insert comprising:
an elongate support having a notional longitudinal axis, an upper part, a lower part, and opposed, spaced apart sides extending between the upper and lower parts, the support further comprising a headgear retaining slot formed in or at each side, each slot being elongate, each slot further comprising a closed end and an open end, wherein each slot is downwardly directed such that the open end is open towards the lower part of the insert. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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