US Patent No: 7,926,487

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Respiratory mask having gas washout vent and gas washout vent assembly for a respiratory mask

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Abstract

. In another embodiment the vent assembly comprises a membrane attached to a vent frame, the vent assembly forming an insert which can be removably attached to a mask frame.

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First Claim

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
RESMED LIMITEDBELLA VISTA NEW SOUTH WALES657

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Crumblin, Geoffrey Baulkham Hills, AU 27 285
Drew, Joanne Elizabeth Balgowlah Heights, AU 26 158
Virr, Alexander Balmain, AU 84 557

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Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cites

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BREATHE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (3)
8,381,729 Methods and devices for minimally invasive respiratory support 0 2007
8,136,527 Method and device for non-invasive ventilation with nasal interface 1 2008
8,418,694 Systems, methods and apparatus for respiratory support of a patient 0 2010

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