US Patent No: 6,206,003

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Mask with integral valve

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Abstract

A mask for transmitting gases to and from a patient or other user includes a valve which selectively blocks or enables the flow of gases through a port. In one embodiment, the state of the valve is automatically controlled in response to whether the mask is in contact with the patient. In another embodiment, the valve on the mask is manually controlled.

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burch, John M 2712 Kingston, Plano County, Plano, TX 75074 4 39

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
DRAGERWERK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (2)
4,955,374 Closed cycle gas mask and breathing equipment for operation under pressure having a severance-operated connection shut-off for the breathing equipment 1 1989
5,070,872 Metering device for a lung-demand valve 3 1990
 
BNOS MEDITECH LIMITED (1)
5,651,361 Breathing apparatus 11 1995
 
CANADIAN MONAGHAN, LTD. (1)
5,645,049 Exhalation valve for face mask with spacer chamber connection 52 1994
 
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (1)
5,944,054 Valve for breathing systems 12 1998
 
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY INSTRUMENTS, INC. (1)
6,016,802 Breathing apparatus and facepiece therefor 11 1997
 
INTERTECHNIQUE (1)
5,913,307 Breathing protection equipment with operating mode indication 10 1997
 
MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY (1)
4,827,964 System for metering of breathing gas for accommodation of breathing demand 28 1987
 
PURITAN-BENNETT CORPORATION (1)
5,057,822 Medical gas alarm system 57 1990
 
RIC INVESTMENTS, LLC. (1)
5,438,981 Automatic safety valve and diffuser for nasal and/or oral gas delivery mask 100 1993
 
SCOTT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
4,433,685 Pressure demand regulator with automatic shut-off 22 1982
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (3)
4,245,631 Frigid air respirator 10 1979
5,295,478 Mouth-to-mask resuscitator 22 1993
2009/0132,648 CONTENT DELIVERY AND GLOBAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT NETWORK SYSTEM 2009

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Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
BRAGEL INTERNATIONAL, INC. (1)
6,615,832 Wear article with detachable interface assembly 29 2000
 
CANADIAN MONAGHAN, LTD. (1)
7,004,162 Exhalation valve 2 1999
 
CREARE, INC. (1)
7,100,628 Electromechanically-assisted regulator control assembly 17 2003
 
MERCURY ENTERPRISES, INC. (1)
6,854,334 Negative inspiratory force manometer apparatus 1 2003
 
RIC INVESTMENTS, LLC. (1)
6,584,977 Combined patient interface and exhaust assembly 19 2001
 
TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL (1)
7,013,896 Mask with inhalation valve 11 2002
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (2)
6,997,182 Inflatable resuscitation face mask 0 2001
7,418,962 Inhaler for aerosol medication 2 2007