Patent · US Expired

Heat and moisture exchanger

US6745766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Filing dateNov 26, 2001
Grant dateJun 8, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M16/125
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for passive humidification of tracheostomized or intubated patients, comprising an outer body which forms an opening for connection to the patient and is connected to at least one seat of a filtering element which is connected to the outside, the device further comprising, on the outer body, a coupling for connection to at least one oxygen delivery duct which ends proximate to the outer part of the filtering element.

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