Method and apparatus for backspill prevention
US8261741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/215
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A backspill prevention apparatus prevents water from a humidifier portion of a positive airway pressure (PAP) device from reaching a blower motor of a PAP device. The backspill prevention apparatus can include a variety of different devices, and is placed somewhere along an air passageway between a blower motor and a humidifier portion of a PAP device.
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