Abstract: A patient interface support that supports a patient interface of a PAP device and generates a pre-selected engagement pressure at the patient interface to create a seal between the patient interface and the patient's airflow passages when the interface support is in use while alleviating the strain on the patient's head. The patient interface support includes a base for attachment to a support surface; and, a support extension having a joint; a patient interface mount; and, biasing means. The joint movably connects the support extension to the base, the patient interface mount supports the patient interface, and the biasing means generates a pre-selected engagement pressure at the patient interface to create a seal between said patient interface and the patient's airflow passages when said interface support is in use.

Abstract: A patient interface support that supports a patient interface of a PAP device and generates a pre-selected engagement pressure at the patient interface to create a seal between the patient interface and the patient's airflow passages when the interface support is in use while alleviating the strain on the patient's head. The patient interface support comprises a base for attachment to a support surface; and, a support extension having a joint; a patient interface mount; and, biasing means. The joint movably connects the support extension to the base, the patient interface mount supports the patient interface, and the biasing means generates a pre-selected engagement pressure at the patient interface to create a seal between said patient interface and the patient's airflow passages when said interface support is in use.

Abstract: A method for increasing output pressure of a blower unit in a Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) device, the blower unit having a blower rotatable about an axis of rotation. The method includes the steps of ingesting air into the blower unit, successively accelerating the ingested air in a direction substantially radial to the axis of rotation and a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation for generating a flow of compressed air; and exhausting the accelerated air from the blower unit. A PAP device with the improved blower generates increased air pressure compared to prior art devices or produces at least the same air pressure at a reduced size.