Device and method for tempering and humidifying gas, especially respiratory air

US7975687B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Grundler GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Christoph Gründler · Freudenstadt, DE
• Markus Gründler · Freudenstadt, DE
• Daniel Heine · Westminster, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 31, 2003
• Grant date: Jul 12, 2011
• Expiry date: Apr 5, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/7563
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The device and a process for the heating and humidification of gas, especially respiratory gas. Fluid from a fluid reservoir is supplied to a sprinkling type chamber where, for the purpose of humidification, it is moved through the gas. The point is that the fluid is heated by a temperature controlled heater to a preset temperature. In addition to the description of the device, a description of the process underlying the operation of the device is described.