Connectors for connecting components of a breathing apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8770190
APP PUB NO 20080264413A1
SERIAL NO

12108764

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A breathing apparatus includes components, including, but not limited to, a flow generator, a patient interface, and a delivery conduit. A connector for connecting components of the breathing apparatus includes a male connector, including a recess, extending from a first component, and a female connector, including a lever pivotally connected thereto, extending from a second component. A switch indicates a connection state of the connector. The switch includes a ring provided in an end of the first or second component and the ring includes a projection extending through an aperture in the end of the first or second component. The projection is movable between a first position and a second position to indicate the state of the connector.

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  • RESMED LIMITED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baxter, Christopher John Chatswood, AU 13 350
Doherty, Renee Frances Coogee, AU 18 1459
Green, Paul Anthony Lindfield, AU 18 817
Kwok, Philip Rodney Chatswood, AU 299 15429
Lau, Chun Yui Sydney, AU 5 176
Ozolins, Angelene Marie Wahroonga, AU 36 1144

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