#$%^&*AU2015201791A120150430.pdf#####ABSTRACT A fan unit that forms part of a gases supply unit used as part of a breathing assistance system for providing heated gases to a user. The fan has an impeller surrounded by an upwardly sloped surface to facilitate improved airflow performance under surge conditions. 2711/13 -20 27 1108 24 106 109108 10 104 103 11 102 -103 FIGURE 15 -,20 2511 2 C108 12 122 122 ---- ,110 121 FIGURE 16