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Arrangement for leak testing place in connection with a ventilator

US5661231A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 1996
Grant dateAug 26, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/6063
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An arrangement for leak testing an equipment consisting of a ventilator and of a breathing system provided between the ventilator and a patient, said ventilator comprising a gas delivery means and an expiration and inspiration valve, and said breathing system comprising at least tubing provided between the patient and the ventilator and a connector as well as possible other auxiliaries, the arrangement thus comprising a closing part, by means of which the connector can be closed during leak testing. To achieve automatic detection, the closing part is provided with a detecting means, which is arranged to provide a signal when the closing part closes the connector.

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