Zone heating for respiratory circuits
US10960167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2203/022
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Some embodiments provide for an inspiratory limb for a breathing circuit that includes a first segment that comprises a first heater wire circuit and a second segment that comprises a second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can include an intermediate connector that includes a connection circuit that electrically couples the first heater wire circuit to the second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can be configured to operate in two modes wherein, in a first mode, electrical power passes through the first electrical connection to provide power to the first heater wire circuit without providing power to the second heater wire circuit, and in a second mode, electrical power pass through the first electrical connection to provide power to both the first heater wire circuit and the second heater wire circuit.
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