Systems for generating nitric oxide
US8701657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0275
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one aspect, a system for delivering nitric oxide to a patient can include a first gas source including nitrogen dioxide mixed in air or oxygen, a second gas source supplying compressed air, a ventilator coupled to the first and second gas sources, where the ventilator can be resistant to nitrogen dioxide, and where the ventilator provides a gas flow having a proper amount of nitrogen dioxide, one or more conversion devices operably coupled to the ventilator, where the conversion devices covert nitrogen dioxide into nitric oxide, and a patient interface operably coupled to the conversion devices, where the patient interface delivers nitric oxide to the patient.
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