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Are CPAP Machines Patented?
Yes. ResMed and Philips Respironics together hold thousands of patents covering CPAP technology — pressure regulation, mask seal designs, humidifier integration, and remote sleep-data telemetry, including ResMed's adaptive-pressure algorithms.
Quick answer
Yes — extensive medical-device portfolio
Yes. ResMed and Philips Respironics together hold thousands of patents covering CPAP technology — pressure regulation, mask seal designs, humidifier integration, and remote sleep-data telemetry, including ResMed's adaptive-pressure algorithms.
What to know
- The 2021 Philips Respironics recall (over foam degradation) was a safety/regulatory issue, not a patent issue — Philips' patents survived intact.
- ResMed's market share growth post-recall is patent-protected; rivals can't ship competing devices without designing around its core algorithm patents.
Have your own invention idea?
If a product like ResMed CPAP Machinecan get patent protection, your idea probably can too — assuming it’s novel. The cheapest first step is a provisional patent application, which locks in your priority date for 12 months while you validate the market. LegalZoom files provisionals from $199 + USPTO fees; you can also read the official USPTO patent basics first if you prefer.
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