Devices, systems and methods for ozone sanitization of continuous positive airway pressure devices
US11135327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is generally related to an apparatus and method for sanitizing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, in particular the invention relates to a system, method and device that attach to a CPAP device and sanitizes all of the parts of the CPAP device, including the inner areas of the hose, reservoir and face mask most prone for bacteria buildup. The device has an ozone operating system and one or more ozone distribution lines that distributes ozone to a CPAP device and a non-permeable bag for sanitizing a CPAP mask.
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