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Inhalation apparatus

US4686354A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 1986
Grant dateAug 11, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3368
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A composite flexible delivery hose 1 for use with a medical humidifier comprises an inner tubular member 2 around which is spirally wound a heater cable 4. The heater cable 4 includes an outer body 6 of electrically insulating material in which is embedded an electrical resistance heater wire 8, a wire 10 interconnecting temperature sensors arranged one at each end of the hose and a thermoplastic support wire 12.

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