Apparatus used for humidification of gases in medical procedures
US9095668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to apparatus used to alter the temperature and humidity of gases. The apparatus of the present invention comprises an insufflator, humidifier and transportation means connected to delivery means to deliver humidified and heated gases to a body cavity prior to and during a medical procedure. In one form of the present invention the insufflator and humidifier are contained in the one housing, while in another form the humidifier is located proximal and external to the insufflator. The transportation means that delivers the humidified gases to the body cavity comprises a flexible tubing having located within, throughout or around it heating means. The heating means may be a heat conductive wire, a ribbon of PTC material, or a conducting wire extruded into the walls of tubing, where the tubing may be made from a PTC material or flexible plastics.
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