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Expiratory limit for a breathing circuit

US6769431B2 · kind B2 · utility

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44Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 8, 2001
Grant dateAug 3, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/753
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A breathing circuit component includes an inlet, an outlet and an enclosing wall. The enclosing wall defines a gases passageway between the inlet and the outlet. At least a region of the enclosing wall is formed from a breathable material that allows the passage of water vapor without allowing the passage of liquid water or respiratory gases. The breathing circuit component may be the expiratory limb of a breathing circuit.

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