摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To overcome or at least improve disadvantage of a conventional technique, and, in particular, to reduce noise generated by gas escaping from a mask. <P>SOLUTION: The mask 10 includes a mask shell 12 which is, in use, in fluid communication with a gas supply conduit 30, and a gas washout vent assembly 20. At least the region of the mask shell 12 or conduit 30 surrounding or adjacent the vent assembly is formed from a relatively flexible elastomeric material. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |