Preventing infections in non-sterile air-circulating medical devices
US12257205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2209/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure includes various examples for cooling electronics within a medical device while preventing or reducing the risk of an interior of the medical device being contaminated with a pathogen. The present disclosure includes a medical device having an air deflector to deflect potentially contaminated air from infecting a patient or caregiver. The present disclosure also includes medical devices with disinfectant devices installed to disinfect air either before entering the medical device or before exiting the device. Other examples of the present disclosure include medical devices that are sealed from outside air and fluids, and which may include a cooling device on an exterior surface which may be cleaned and/or removed after each use.
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