Oxygen therapy apparatus
US6568391B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2016/0027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An oxygen therapy apparatus for supply of oxygen to patients. The device comprises an inlet port (17) for receiving high pressure oxygen from a cylinder and an outlet port (1) for supplying oxygen to a patient, typically via a single tube cannula (not shown). Three valves control the supply of oxygen to the patient: a diaphragm valve (42) senses the pressure at the outlet (1) and, in particular senses whether the patient is inhaling or exhaling. A valve (36) controls the supply of oxygen to the patient via an inlet jet (25) which is selectably closed by a piston (20) incorporating a flexible seat (24). Movement of the piston (20) is in turn controlled by a pilot valve (37) in dependence on the state of the diaphragm valve (42). The device gives a pulsed output to the patient during inhalation, but shuts off during exhalation to economise on the use of oxygen.
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