Breathing assistance apparatus
US8893715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A breathing assistance apparatus and method of controlling a breathing assistance apparatus is disclosed. Particularly, the breathing assistance apparatus is controlled such that it has a drying cycle to enable drying of the tubing that supplies gases to a user and prevent the harboring of pathogens within the tube. The drying cycle is preferably operated automatically by internal controllers in the apparatus. However, it may be manually activated by pressing a button on the apparatus. The drying cycle is preferably activated at the end of a user's treatment session.
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