Breathing assistance apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8783257
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10598026

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In one embodiment, a nasal cannula is shaped to fit within a user's nares, includes at least one prong allowing high flow delivery of humidified gases and creates positive airway pressure in the patient's airway. The prongs have angled ends, such that in use, gases flowing through the prongs are directed to the user's nasal passages. The nasal cannula body is partially swivelling and preferably has a ball joint connector. In another embodiment the nasal cannula may have at least one flared end prong that preferably seals within a patient's nare.

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FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITEDEAST TAMAKI AUCKLAND 2013

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gleeson, Oliver Auckland, NZ 27 1880
McAuley, Alastair Edwin Auckland, NZ 122 7957
Prentice, Craig Robert Auckland, NZ 112 4447

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