Humidity control in a pressure support system
US9302068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/161
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pressure support system configured to provide pressure support therapy includes a humidifier that holds an enhanced amount of liquid while enhancing the power consumption of the pressure support system and enabling relatively rapid adjustments to humidity level. The humidifier includes a humidification chamber and a holding chamber, and a partition that divides the holding chamber from the humidification chamber such that liquid from the holding chamber replenishes liquid held in the humidification chamber. The partition, however, also provides a level of thermal isolation for the humidification chamber from the holding chamber.
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