Vent and/or diverter assembly for use in breathing apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8146596
SERIAL NO

12048603

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A vent assembly for use with a respiratory mask of the type used in CPAP treatment includes a porous disk portion that is attached to a biasing member such that the disk portion is maintained in a substantially sealed position against a main vent to minimize airflow through at least one side vent of the vent assembly. Debris build-up on the disk portion can cause the biasing member to deflect to provide an additional path for airflow through the at least one side vent. In another embodiment, the vent assembly can also include an anti-asphyxia feature to provide an airflow path from the environment to the user. An oxygen diverter valve may be disposed between the breathing apparatus flow generator and an oxygen injection port.

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  • RESMED LIMITED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dantanarayana, Muditha Pradeep Cherrybrook, AU 106 3030
Janiak, Michael Thomas North Epping, AU 31 1066
Smith, Ian Malcolm Westleigh, AU 98 2380

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