Conduit with heated wick
US6662802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D23/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A conduit for a breathing circuit includes a heater associated, at least in part, with a portion of hydrophilic material. The purpose of the heater is to evaporate any condensed liquid collecting in the conduit, which is first sucked up by the hydrophilic material. The heated wick reduces the risk of collected water being passed to the patient and causing choking fits or discomfit. It is preferred that the heated wick lies freely in the conduit to settle at low-points in the conduit where condensation may collect.
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