Abstract: A method of identifying a particular mask for a patient for use in delivering a flow of breathing gas to the patient includes capturing with a visual presentation and interaction component a plurality of images of the patient; receiving with the visual presentation and interaction component a number of responses from the patient to questions presented to the patient, eliminating one or more masks from a pool of potential masks for the patent based on at least one of the responses, utilizing at least some images of the plurality of images to determine the particular mask for the patient from the pool of potential masks, and identifying the particular mask to the patient.

Abstract: A frame for use in an interface device for delivering a flow of treatment gas to the airway of a patient includes a first and second frame members, each having a first end structured to be coupled to a conduit supplying the flow of treatment gas and an opposite second end structured to be coupled to a sealing assembly. Each frame member has a passage defined therein which extends between the first end and the second end thereof. The first frame member is disposed on a first side of a reference plane which passes through the sealing assembly and the second frame member is disposed on a second side of the reference plane opposite the first side. At least one of the first frame member and the second frame member is biased toward the other of the first frame member and the second frame member.

Abstract: A method of determining facial metrics of a patient includes: capturing a first image of the patient with an image capturing device positioned in a first known position with the assistance of a positioning device, capturing a second image of the patient with the image capturing device positioned in a second known position different that the first known position with the assistance of the positioning device, and determining facial metrics of the patient by analyzing the first image and the second image.

Abstract: A tubing assembly for use with a patient interface device includes a manifold portion structured to be coupled to a conduit carrying a flow of breathing gas and a number of tubular portions. Each tubular portion extends from the manifold portion to a distal end which is structured to be coupled to the patient interface device. Each tubular portion is structured to communicate the flow of breathing gas from the manifold portion to the patient interface device. Each tubular portion comprises an adjustment element which provides for a characteristic of the tubular portion to be selectively varied.

Abstract: A tubing assembly for use with a patient interface device includes a manifold portion structured to be coupled to a conduit carrying a flow of breathing gas and a number of tubular portions. Each tubular portion extends from the manifold portion to a distal end which is structured to be coupled to the patient interface device. Each tubular portion is structured to communicate the flow of breathing gas from the manifold portion to the patient interface device. Each tubular portion comprises an adjustment element which provides for a characteristic of the tubular portion to be selectively varied.

Abstract: A cushion member (10) for a mask structured to be worn on a face of a user. The cushion member includes a cushion portion (12) having a sealing portion (13) and a body portion (14) extending from the sealing portion, the sealing portion being structured to engage the face of the user; and at least one mesh member (22) embedded in at least one of the sealing portion and the body portion.

Abstract: A cushion member (10) for a mask structured to be worn on a face of a user. The cushion member includes a cushion portion (12) having a sealing portion (13) and a body portion (14) extending from the sealing portion, the sealing portion being structured to engage the face of the user; and at least one mesh member (22) embedded in at least one of the sealing portion and the body portion.

Abstract: A pressure generating device structured to be operatively coupled to a system for delivering a flow of pressurized breathing gas to a patient includes a controller and a touch screen with a graphical user interface (GUI). The system comprises a number of accessory components, and the controller is structured to monitor a number of factors related to determining when the pressure generating device and each of the number of accessory components should be replaced. A method for facilitating replacement of individual components for the system utilizes the pressure generating device.

Abstract: A device or assisting in performing a 3D scan of a subject includes a camera structured to capture an image of the subject, an indication device structured to provide an indication, and a processing unit structured to determine a difference between a location of the camera and a desired location of the camera based on the captured image and to control the indication device to provide the indication based on the difference between the location of the camera and the desired location of the camera.

Abstract: A method of selectively altering one or more deformation characteristics of a polymer-based fabric material includes selectively melting a number of portions of the fabric in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A method of obtaining a 3D scan of a patient's face includes receiving a request for a 3D scanner from the patient, sending the 3D scanner to the patient, receiving the 3D scan of the patient's face obtained from the 3D scanner from the patient, receiving the 3D scanner from the patient, and using the 3D scan of the patient's face to make, select, or customize a patient interface device for the patient.

Abstract: A method of identifying a particular mask for a patient for use in delivering a flow of breathing gas to the patient includes capturing with a visual presentation and interaction component a plurality of images of the patient; receiving with the visual presentation and interaction component a number of responses from the patient to questions presented to the patient, eliminating one or more masks from a pool of potential masks for the patent based on at least one of the responses, utilizing at least some images of the plurality of images to determine the particular mask for the patient from the pool of potential masks, and identifying the particular mask to the patient.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement for use in delivering a flow of breathing gas to an airway of a patient includes a base structure having a surface positioned to engage the face of the patient. The base structure defines an opening having a perimeter which is sized and configured to be disposed about one or more of the mouth and/or nares of the patient. The sealing arrangement further includes a secondary element coupled to the base structure. The secondary element is positioned and structured to contact the face of the patient when the base structure is disposed with the perimeter about the one or more of the mouth and/or nares of the patient. The base structure is formed from a first material, and the secondary element is formed from a second material different than the first material.

Abstract: A cushion member (2) is for a patient interface device. The cushion member includes a body portion (4) having a first end (6) and a second end (8) disposed opposite the first end, the body portion defining a passage (5) therethrough, and a support portion (10) extending from the second end into the passage. The support portion includes a first portion (12) and a second portion (14) disposed on or in the first portion. The support portion is movable from a first configuration to a second configuration responsive to a change in environment.

Abstract: A valve arrangement includes a first member formed from a pliable material, the first member having at least one aperture defined therethrough. The valve arrangement also includes a second member coupled to the first member, the second member formed from another pliable material. The second member is movable from: a first position in which the second member is sealingly engaged about a periphery of the at least one aperture, thus preventing passage of a fluid through the aperture, and a second position in which at least a portion of the second member is spaced from the periphery of the aperture such that the fluid is able to pass through the aperture.

Abstract: A frame for use in an interface device for delivering a flow of treatment gas to the airway of a patient includes a first and second frame members, each having a first end structured to be coupled to a conduit supplying the flow of treatment gas and an opposite second end structured to be coupled to a sealing assembly. Each frame member has a passage defined therein which extends between the first end and the second end thereof. The first frame member is disposed on a first side of a reference plane which passes through the sealing assembly and the second frame member is disposed on a second side of the reference plane opposite the first side. At least one of the first frame member and the second frame member is biased toward the other of the first frame member and the second frame member.

Abstract: A method of obtaining a 3D scan of a patient's face includes receiving a request for a 3D scanner from the patient, sending the 3D scanner to the patient, receiving the 3D scan of the patient's face obtained from the 3D scanner from the patient, receiving the 3D scanner from the patient, and using the 3D scan of the patient's face to make, select, or customize a patient interface device for the patient.

Abstract: A method of improving delivery of a pressure support therapy provided by a pressure support device to a patient via a patient interface device includes begins by receiving current data regarding details of one or more of the patient and the delivery of the pressure support therapy. The current data is then compared to stored data. If a change is determined between the current data and the stored data which is indicative of a poor mask fitment, an indication is provided of a need for a new patient interface device fitting for the patient.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with an electronic device in capturing facial metrics of a user of the electronic device, wherein the electronic device has a front facing camera facing the user and a rear facing camera facing away from the user. The apparatus includes a frame structured to be coupled to the electronic device and a number of reflective surfaces mounted to the frame. The number of reflective surfaces are positioned and structured such that the front facing camera may capture a first image of the user and the rear facing camera may capture a second image of the user simultaneously with the first image.

Abstract: A method of determining facial metrics of a patient includes: capturing a first image of the patient with an image capturing device positioned in a first known position with the assistance of a positioning device, capturing a second image of the patient with the image capturing device positioned in a second known position different that the first known position with the assistance of the positioning device, and determining facial metrics of the patient by analyzing the first image and the second image.