Abstract: A face mask includes a cup-shaped body for enclosing an external respiratory organ, such as the nose, of a patient. Flow of a respirable gas into the body and exhaust of expired gas from the body are unidirectional controlled by respiration check valves. A plurality of detachably securable and interchangeable accessory devices adapt the mask for use with selected prior art scavenging devices.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 1, 1994
Date of Patent:
May 30, 1995
Assignee:
Accutron
Inventors:
Richard J. Blasdell, Raymond L. Blasdell