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Apparatus for compressing and storing oxygen enriched gas

US7294170B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2005
Grant dateNov 13, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2259/4541
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus and process for supplying low pressure oxygen-enriched gas to a patient and at a moderate pressure to a radial compressor, whereupon it is compressed and fed to a high pressure storage tank. The oxygen-enriched gas is prioritized so that it is continuously supplied via a patient flow line to the patient.

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