Humidifier for breathing gas heating and humidification system
US10786646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/142
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A humidification canister for humidifying a breathing gas, the humidification canister includes a fluid supply configured to supply a fluid and a first gas flow path in fluid communication with the fluid supply. A first gas flow path is configured to humidify the breathing gas with the fluid. A second gas flow path at least partially surrounds the first gas flow path. A method of insulating a breathing gas in a humidification canister using a gas is also disclosed.
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