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Method and system for bi-level treatment of sleep apnea

US11672933B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2022
Grant dateJun 13, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/70
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A positive airway pressure device is disclosed herein. The positive airway pressure device includes a blower, a buffer chamber, a gas manifold, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a controller. The buffer chamber is downstream of the blower. The buffer chamber configured to receive gas generated by the blower and output the gas to a patient. The gas manifold is fluidly coupling the blower to the buffer chamber. The first sensor is at least partially disposed in the gas manifold. The first sensor is configured to measure a first pressure in the gas manifold. The second sensor is at least partially disposed in the buffer chamber. The second sensor is configured to measure a second sensor in the buffer chamber.

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