Connector system for an apparatus that delivers breathable gas to a patient
US11083864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/42
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector system for use with an apparatus that delivers a supply of pressurized breathable air to a patient includes an air delivery conduit including an auxiliary conduit. The air delivery conduit and auxiliary conduit have a first end and a second end. A connector is provided to at least one of the first and second ends. The connector includes an inner tubular wall and an outer tubular wall surrounding the inner tubular wall and being concentric with the inner tubular wall. The inner and outer tubular walls define first and second passages that are isolated from one another. One of the first and second passages is configured to communicate with the air delivery conduit and the other of the first and second passages is configured to communicate with the auxiliary conduit.
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