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Method and apparatus for delivering an additive with a CPAP machine

US7350519B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 2, 2004
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 26, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M16/06
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is a method and apparatus for delivering an additive with a continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) machine. The invention includes mixing an additive with humidifier water and providing the additive to the patient with the CPAP machine. According to certain embodiments, the additive can be an aromatic additive or a therapeutic additive.

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