Humidification system
US7306205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3368
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Breathing assistance apparatus including humidifier (4) and heated conduit (6) adapted to deliver humidified gases at desired and accurate level of humidity to patient. Humidifier includes controller (18) that delivers flow rate, temperature and humidity of gases and then determines required power input to deliver gases as required. Need for external sensors is dispensed with providing simple and less bulky apparatus.
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