Systems and methods for providing controlled supplemental oxygen via any ventilator
US11925765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0208
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gas delivery apparatus configured for use with a mechanical ventilator having an atmospheric inlet for drawing in atmospheric gas includes a connecting device configured to connect to an oxygen supply and an air supply and to deliver mixed air and oxygen gas to the atmospheric inlet of the mechanical ventilator. The connecting device further includes a user control for adjusting a fraction of oxygen in the mixed air and oxygen gas. The connecting device comprises a reservoir configured to hold a volume of the mixed air and oxygen gas.
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