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Portable oxygen concentration system and method of using the same

US6691702B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2002
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2313/18
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A portable oxygen concentrator system adapted to be readily transported by a user includes a rechargeable energy source and a concentrator powered by the energy source. The concentrator converts ambient air into concentrated oxygen gas for the user and includes a plurality of adsorption beds and a rotary valve assembly. The rotary valve assembly is relatively rotatable with respect to the plurality of adsorption beds to provide valving action for selectively transferring fluids through the plurality of adsorption beds for converting ambient air into concentrated oxygen gas for the user. The ratio of adiabatic power to oxygen flow for the concentrator is in the range of 6.2 W/LPM to 23.0 W/LPM.

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