Abstract: A forehead support device for a breathing mask includes a forehead support portion adapted to contact a forehead region of a user, a conduit element adapted to couple a respiratory gas conduit to the breathing mask, and a coupling structure provided between the forehead support portion and the conduit element and structured to support the conduit element at a predetermined spacing from the forehead support portion. The forehead support portion is displaceably engaged with the coupling structure such that the forehead portion can be selectively displaced relative to the coupling structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for avoiding leakage from the mouth when nasally supplying a respiratory gas on a pressure level lying above ambient pressure. The device comprises a base body made from an elastomeric material and comprises an inner edge portion and an outer ring edge portion, wherein the two ring edge portions are coupled with each other via a web portion, and wherein furthermore the base body, in combination with the two ring edge portions and the web portion, is configured in such a manner that in the application position of the base body the latter defines a lip receiving area for receiving the lips of the user.

Abstract: A diversion device is provided for diverting breathing gas, which is laden with CO2, from a pressurized region of an arrangement that includes a breathing mask and serves for delivering a breathing gas at a pressure level that is above the ambient pressure. The device has a tubular stub structure which defines a breathing gas conduit that extends between an inlet cross section on the hose side and an outlet cross section on the mask side, and which is provided, in a region located between the inlet cross section and the outlet cross section, with an outflow orifice portion by way of which the breathing gas to be carried reaches the environment. In a region located between the outflow orifice portion and the outlet cross section on the mask side of the breathing gas conduit, a double-walled structure that surrounds the breathing gas conduit is embodied for sampling the breathing gas to be carried away from a mask interior, while largely circumventing the breathing gas conduit.

Abstract: The invention concerns a breathing mask arrangement for feeding a respiratory gas to a patient. The invention further concerns a forehead support device for same. The breathing mask arrangement according to the invention includes an arch body, a sealing lip means for bearing against the surface of the face of a mask user, a respiratory gas conduit means for feeding respiratory gas to a mask internal space which is defined by the arch body and which is in communication with the nose and/or mouth opening of the user of the mask. The breathing mask arrangement according to the invention is distinguished by an application structure for application of the sealing lip means jointly with the arch body, wherein the application structure has a carrier portion on which a respiratory gas conduit member in the form of a docking port is releasably mounted.

Abstract: A modular insert is provided for defining an air path for use with CPAP, VPAP, auto CPAP or a ventilator. The modular air path insert may be provided with one or more sound suppressing structures, e.g., to act as mufflers. The insert can be readily exchanged or replaced, e.g., for hygienic purposes.

Abstract: A forehead pad for use in a respiratory mask with a forehead support, which includes a base portion to contact a user's forehead, a support post connected to the base portion, and a head adapted to connect the support post to a forehead support. A pair of forehead pads may be joined with a connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foodstuff casing having a textile supporting layer. The textile supporting layer has, on the side facing the foodstuff, an edible, however, essentially water-insoluble coating. The coating contains solid and/or liquid aromatic substances, dyestuffs and/or food flavorings and can be transferred onto foodstuff located inside the casing. An additional layer, largely or completely formed from water soluble material may be advantageously located between the transferable layer and the textile supporting material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a headband means (1) used for applying a breathing mask (2) in a user's facial area. Said headband means (1) comprises a flexible band body that is provided with upper and lower band portions (3, 4) and is used for transmitting the mask holding forces required for applying the breathing mask. At least some portions of the band body are made of a foamed plastic material. The invention further relates to an application device (102) for a breathing mask, comprising a headband means which extends around the back of a user's head. The headband means encompasses a supporting structure (S) made of a material that can at least once be temporarily brought into a state in which at least some portions of the headband means can be individually adjusted to the shape of the back of the user's head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supplying a respiratory gas, in particular a CPAP device and also to an air-conduction structure that is provided in said device. The aim of the invention is to provide a device of this type for supplying a respiratory gas, which is characterised by a silent operation and which has advantages in terms of the assembly method and of hygiene over conventional devices of this type. This is achieved by a device for supplying a respiratory gas, comprising a transport unit for transporting said gas at a pressure level that exceeds the ambient pressure, a housing for receiving the transport device and an air-conduction structure for guiding the respiratory gas from the transport device to an outlet region, said air-conduction device being configured by a moulded foam part comprising respiratory-gas channels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the automated production of sausages, according to which a tubular sausage casing is unwound section by section from a supply roll, gathered onto the filling tube of a filling machine and then detached from the latter. The invention also relates to a tubular sausage casing in roll form for use in said method and to a sausage with a lenght of 1 m or more, contained in a synthetic casing.

Abstract: A breathing mask arrangement for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an open construction that provides an annular mask retaining portion, a nasal mask having a body portion structured to be removably attachable within the mask retaining portion of the frame and a sealing portion structured to engage a patient's face generally along nasal bridge, cheek, and lip regions of the patient's face, a conduit member in fluid communication with the nasal mask to deliver breathable gas into a nasal breathing space of the nasal mask, and a hose connector coupled to the conduit member. The hose connector is structured to be connected to a gas delivery tube.

Abstract: A respiratory gas hose system for supplying a respiratory gas, particularly for use in the framework of CPAP therapy, includes a flexible hose line and a flexible sheathing body which surrounds the flexible hose line and extends along the flexible hose line. This results in considerably improved therapy comfort.

Abstract: The invention relates to a breathing mask for feeding a breathing gas to a mask user and a discharging device for discharging breathing gas from an inner mask area defined by a breathing mask. The inventive breathing mask comprises a sealing lip device for sealing a mask bearing area, a mask base body for creating a space within the mask and a connecting device for connecting at least one breathing gas line, the mask base body and/or the connecting device being provided with at least one decoupling structure made of elastomer material. It is possible to obtain in an advantageous manner a relative movement between a peripheral base area on the side of the base body of the mask associated with the sealing lip device and the breathing gas line within a sufficient area of movement.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas, a humidifying apparatus, a respiratory gas tube and a connecting apparatus therefor. The apparatus of the invention includes a blowing device for delivering the respiratory gas, a housing device which has a bottom region, a top surface region and a side region extending upwardly between the top surface region and the cover region, as well as a connecting device for connecting a humidifying apparatus for humidifying the respiratory gas, wherein the connecting device is arranged in the side region of the apparatus in such a way that the humidifying apparatus can be laterally coupled thereto. The humidifying apparatus according to the invention is distinguished by a partial amount discharge device for passing a partial amount of the liquid pre-stored in a liquid storage space into a humidifying region.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas includes a blowing device for delivering the respiratory gas, a housing device having a bottom region, a top surface region and a side region extending upwardly between the top surface region and the cover region, as well as a connecting device for connecting a humidifying apparatus. The connecting device is arranged in the side region of the apparatus in such a way that the humidifying apparatus can be laterally coupled thereto. The humidifying apparatus may include a partial amount discharge device for passing a partial amount of the liquid pre-stored in a liquid storage space into a humidifying region. A respiration tube includes a connecting plug structure which has both a respiratory gas connecting portion and a pressure measuring tube connecting portion.

Abstract: A respiratory gas hose system for supplying a respiratory gas is provided, particularly for use in the frame work of CPAP therapy. The respiratory gas hose system comprises a flexible hose line including a flexible sheathing body to surround the flexible hose line, which results in considerably improved therapy comfort.

Abstract: A breathing mask arranged for feeding a respiratory gas to a patient includes a forehead support device, an arch body, a sealing lip means for bearing against the surface of the patient's face, a respiratory gas conduit means for feeding respiratory gas to a mask internal space defined by the arch body and in communication with the nose and/or mouth opening of the patient. The breathing mask arrangement includes an application structure for application of the sealing lip means jointly with the arch body, wherein the application structure has a carrier portion on which a respiratory gas conduit member in the form of a docking port is releasably mounted. The forehead support device includes a contact element provided in the application position of the breathing mask for bearing against the forehead region of the patient, and a holding device for holding the contact element in tiltably movable manner.

Abstract: A breathing mask arrangement for feeding a respiratory gas to a patient includes a forehead support device, an arch body, a sealing lip means for bearing against the surface of the patient's face, a respiratory gas conduit means for feeding respiratory gas to a mask internal space defined by the arch body and in communication with the nose and/or mouth opening of the patient. The breathing mask arrangement includes an application structure for application of the sealing lip means jointly with the arch body, wherein the application structure has a carrier portion on which a respiratory gas conduit member in the form of a docking port is releasably mounted. The forehead support device includes a contact element provided in the application position of the breathing mask for bearing against the forehead region of the patient, and a holding device for holding the contact element in tiltably movable manner.