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ResMed was granted a patent for an adaptable patient interface.

What happened

In September 2026 ResMed patented a breathing interface for respiratory therapy, designed for comfortable, stable use on patients during treatment.

Source

patents.google.comSep 29, 2026

US patent US12746359

Patient interface

Abstract

A patient interface may include a plenum chamber and a positioning and stabilising structure. The plenum chamber may include a seal-forming structure and a fascia portion. At least a medial portion of the fascia portion is flexible. In embodiments, the patient interface may include a rigidiser to control flexing of the fascia portion.

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Grant date
Sep 29, 2026
Inventors
4
Patent number
US12746359
Assignee
ResMed Pty Ltd

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  • Matthew EvesInventor
  • Ryan Michael KirkpatrickInventor
  • Rahul KheraInventor
  • Adam Francis BarlowInventor
  • Andrew James BateInventor

Details

Primary CPC class
A61M 16/0605
USPTO assignee
ResMed Pty Ltd
What the invention does
A patient mask structure with a flexible front section and an optional support piece that controls how it bends for a better seal and fit.

Topics and mentions

Tags

  • Intellectual Property
  • Research & Development
  • Healthcare Technology

Technologies named

  • respiratory therapy
  • patient interfaces
  • medical masks

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