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Humidifier for a breathing system

US9174016B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

KONINIKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. · NL

Inventors

Mark Wayne Barclay · Hannahstown, US
Kenneth E. Cole · New Alexandria, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 18, 2009
Grant date	Nov 3, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 5, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M16/101
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An in-line humidifier is disposed along the passageway of a breathing system. The humidifier includes a humidification chamber having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a reservoir. The humidifier includes a liquid trap which includes a chamber, a fluid inlet in communication with the liquid trap chamber, and a fluid outlet in communication with the liquid trap chamber. The liquid trap is constructed and arranged to discourage liquid from back-flowing from the humidifier to a source of gas.

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