PATIENT INTERFACE SYSTEMS
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1. A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient, comprising:
- a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the patient'"'"'s nares;
a pair of strips configured to be connected to opposite sides of the patient interface structure; and
adhesive configured to secure the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the patient'"'"'s nares, wherein the adhesive is provided on the strips, and the strips are configured to be adhered to sides of the patient'"'"'s nose by the adhesive.
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Abstract
A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the patient'"'"'s nares; a pair of strips configured to be connected to opposite sides of the patient interface structure; and adhesive configured to secure the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the patient'"'"'s nares. The adhesive may be provided on the strips, and the strips are configured to be adhered to sides of the patient'"'"'s nose by the adhesive.
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119 Claims
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1. A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient, comprising:
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a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the patient'"'"'s nares; a pair of strips configured to be connected to opposite sides of the patient interface structure; and adhesive configured to secure the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the patient'"'"'s nares, wherein the adhesive is provided on the strips, and the strips are configured to be adhered to sides of the patient'"'"'s nose by the adhesive. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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100. A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient, comprising:
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a patient interface structure, the patient interface structure including a base portion defining a breathing cavity configured to receive the flow of breathable gas through an aperture in the patient interface structure, pair of nasal pillows or prongs configured to engage the nares of the patient to deliver the flow of breathable gas from the breathing cavity to the patient; and adhesive on the pair of nasal pillows or prongs configured to secure the patient interface structure to the patient. - View Dependent Claims (101, 102, 103, 104)
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105. A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient, comprising:
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a patient interface structure comprising a pair of nasal prongs or pillows configured to sealingly engage the patient'"'"'s nares; and at least one spring configured to bias the nasal prongs or pillows outwards into engagement with the nares of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (106, 107, 108)
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109. A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient, comprising:
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a patient interface support structure configured to be connected to a hose that delivers the flow of breathable gas; a pair of nasal pillows supported by the patient interface support structure, wherein each nasal pillow is configured to inflate and seal against an interior of the patient'"'"'s nares by an increase of pressure in the patient interface support structure from receipt of the flow of breathable gas; a support member configured to engage a bridge of the patient'"'"'s nose; and a connecting member configured to connect the support member and the patient interface support structure. - View Dependent Claims (110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118)
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119. A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient, comprising:
- a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the face of the patient; and
a retaining element configured for application to the patient, said retaining element being configured to support the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the face of the patient, the retaining element comprising an adhesive and/or at least one strap, wherein the patient interface structure is configured to be released from and re-engaged with the retaining element for re-positioning of the patient interface structure relative to the patient'"'"'s face in a plurality of positions while the retaining element remains supported by the patient.
- a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the face of the patient; and
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