Hyperthermic humidification system
US10974014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for delivering humidified breathing gas to a patient are provided. The apparatus includes a humidification system configured to deliver humidified breathing gas to a patient. The humidification system includes a vapor transfer unit and a base unit. The vapor transfer unit includes a liquid passage, a breathing gas passage, and a vapor transfer device positioned to transfer vapor to the breathing gas passage from the liquid passage. The base unit includes a base unit that releasably engages the vapor transfer unit to enable reuse of the base unit and selective disposal of the vapor transfer unit. The liquid passage is not coupled to the base unit for liquid flow therebetween when the vapor transfer unit is received by the base unit.
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