Mask, Respirator
Object number2016.95.5
Manufacturer
Respironics, Inc.
(1976 - 2008)
Datec. 1985
MediumPlastic; Metal; Adhesive tape
Credit LineGift of Philips Respironics
DescriptionHandmade original prototype of CPAP mask. Triangular mask consists of hard transparent plastic front section with soft transparent (now yellowed) plastic cushion back section. Cylindrical plastic valve mounted on front of mask.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 4.75 × 4.125 × 4.375 in. (12.1 × 10.5 × 11.1 cm)MarksFront of mask has text at top center Respironics logo and "M", around top of central opening "RESPIRONICS INC.", and at bottom center "50D".
Top of valve has white sticker with black printed text "SleepEasy TM / 10.0 cm H2O CPAP / [logo] RESPIRONICS INC."
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to Respironics and the Sleep-Easy system.Label TextMcGinnis spent more than a decade working in research and development of medical devices – at Westinghouse, then with Dr. George Magovern at Allegheny General Hospital –before starting his own company. His academic training and research work training allowed him to envision newer, less expensive ways to address the challenges of respiratory care. His use of disposable plastics made many of his innovations marketable.
Related person
Gerald McGinnis
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