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Portable hot, humid air inhalator for combatting hypothermia in humans

US4825863A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Filing dateMay 20, 1985
Grant dateMay 2, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M16/142
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portable unit for combatting hypothermia comprises: PA1 a cylindrical insulating housing (1) opened at both ends, PA1 a heater/humidifier subassembly (20) in the housing, PA1 air circulator (16), PA1 a hose (9) connected to the outlet, PA1 a heat sensor (30) centered in the hose, PA1 and a heater regulator (24).

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