Respiratory mask and service module
First Claim
1. A respiratory mask, comprising:
- a hardshell member having a peripheral edge, the hardshell member having a pair of wings extending substantially along the contours of the face of the wearer from the peripheral edge along the cheeks of the wearer inward toward a central portion of the mask, the wings being disposed adjacent to a canopy where the hardshell member extends away from the face of the wearer to define a breathing chamber inside the mask; and
, an elastomeric material attached to the hardshell member, the elastomeric material having a sealing edge for sealing the breathing chamber defined by the hardshell member, the sealing edge defined by a portion of the elastomeric material extending over the nose, around the sides of the mouth and across the mental protuberance of the wearer, the elastomeric material attached to an inside surface of the wings.
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Abstract
A respiratory mask and service module combination for pressure breathing. The respiratory mask has a hardshell member that extends along the contour of the face toward the peripheral edge of the mask and has a central portion forming a canopy. An inhalation/exhalation valve assembly having two breathing conduits and integrally formed so as to provide communication between the conduits. The assembly mounts externally to the mask such that the valves are capable of being sealed along the outer surface of the respiratory mask. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
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29 Claims
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1. A respiratory mask, comprising:
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a hardshell member having a peripheral edge, the hardshell member having a pair of wings extending substantially along the contours of the face of the wearer from the peripheral edge along the cheeks of the wearer inward toward a central portion of the mask, the wings being disposed adjacent to a canopy where the hardshell member extends away from the face of the wearer to define a breathing chamber inside the mask; and
,an elastomeric material attached to the hardshell member, the elastomeric material having a sealing edge for sealing the breathing chamber defined by the hardshell member, the sealing edge defined by a portion of the elastomeric material extending over the nose, around the sides of the mouth and across the mental protuberance of the wearer, the elastomeric material attached to an inside surface of the wings. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A respiratory mask and service module combination, comprising:
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a respiratory mask having a hardshell member defining a breathing cavity, the hardshell member having a substantially planar surface with a first opening and a second opening defined therein; and
,a module capable of attaching to the mask such that a first passageway is aligned with the first opening and a second passageway is aligned with the second opening, the module mounted externally to the mask such that the passageways are capable of being sealed along the planar surface of the hardshell member. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of forming a respiratory mask, comprising:
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providing a respiratory mask having a hardshell member defining a breathing cavity, the hardshell member having a planar surface with a first opening and a second opening defined therein;
providing a module capable of attaching to the mask such that a first passageway is aligned with the first opening and a second passageway is aligned with the second opening, the module having at least one mounting shoulder capable of mounting on the planar surface externally to the mask such that the module is capable of being sealed along the planar surface of the respiratory mask; and
,attaching the module to the respiratory mask. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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23. A respiratory mask, comprising:
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a hardshell member having a peripheral edge, the hardshell member having a pair of wings extending substantially along the contour of the face of the wearer from the peripheral edge along the cheeks of the wearer inward toward a central portion of the mask, the wings being disposed adjacent to a canopy where the hardshell member extends away from the face of the wearer to define a breathing chamber inside the mask; and
,an elastomeric material attached to the hardshell member, the elastomeric material having a sealing edge for sealing the breathing chamber defined by the hardshell member, the sealing edge defined by a portion of the elastomeric material extending over the nose, around the sides of the mouth and across the mental protuberance of the wearer, the elastomeric material attached to an inside surface of the wings and terminating in an elastomeric portion disposed around at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the hardshell member so as to form an area of elastomeric material that is disposed adjacent to the elastomeric material covered wings, the elastomeric portion terminating in a rolled edge extending from one side to the other side of the mask and extending under the chin of the wearer.
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24. A respiratory mask and service module combination comprising:
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a respiratory mask having a hardshell member forming a breathing cavity with a planar surface having at least one opening defined therein;
a module having at least one conduit for inhalation of a breathing gas extending to the breathing cavity and in fluid communication therewith and having at least one conduit for exhalation extending to the breathing cavity and in fluid communication therewith, the first and second conduit being connected by a passageway between the conduits such that a portion of the breathing gas from the inhalation conduit provides a medium for a pressure compensated exhalation valve, the module mounted externally to the mask such that the conduits are capable of being sealed along the planar surface of the hardshell member; and
,a unitary planar gasket disposed between the module and the hardshell member on an outside surface of the hardshell member.
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25. A respiratory mask and service module combination, comprising:
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a respiratory mask having a hardshell member defining a breathing cavity, the hardshell member having a substantially planar surface with a first opening and a second opening;
an elastomeric material attached to the hardshell member, the elastomeric material having a sealing edge for sealing the breathing chamber defined by the hardshell member, the sealing edge defined by a portion of the elastomeric material extending over the nose, around the sides of the mouth and across the mental protuberance of the wearer; and
,a module capable of attaching to the mask such that a first passageway is aligned with the first opening and a second passageway is aligned with the second opening, the module mounted externally to the mask such that the passageways are capable of being sealed along the planar surface of the hardshell member. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29)
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Specification