Heat and moisture exchanger
US6968841B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2024 |
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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