/Pressure Controlled Exhaust Vent
Abstract

A patient interface includes a mask body, an elbow, a connector and a conduit. Any one or more of the mask body, the elbow, the connector and the conduit includes a bias flow vent. The bias flow vent is configured to deform with the application of pressure but not fully collapse such that an orifice size defined by the bias flow vent can vary with the application of pressure.

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What is claimed is:

A patient interface includes a mask body, an elbow, a connector and a conduit. Any one or more of the mask body, the elbow, the connector and the conduit includes a bias flow vent. The bias flow vent is configured to deform with the application of pressure but not fully collapse such that an orifice size defined by the bias flow vent can vary with the application of pressure.
Timeline
Filed
04/20/2026
Published
08/27/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(5)
A61M 16/20:Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
A61M 16/06:Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
A61M 16/08:Bellows; Connecting tubes