Portable respiration apparatus, and system employing same
US6095138A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0066
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable respiration apparatus is dimensioned to convey a flow of gas, with an upper limit on pressure, from an inlet to an outlet connected to a patient. The inlet of the portable respiration apparatus can be connected to a stationary gas unit when a higher pressure is desired. The stationary gas unit can generate a gas pressure that is applied to the inlet of the portable respiration apparatus, so that a higher gas pressure can be generated and delivered to the patient. Alternatively, the stationary gas unit can be dimensioned so that it is itself capable of generating the desired gas pressure to be supplied to the patient, so there is no additional increase in gas pressure in the portable respiration apparatus.
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