Arrangement for leak testing place in connection with a ventilator
US5661231A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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