Systems, methods, and devices for ozone sanitization of continuous positive airway pressure devices
US9616147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is generally related to a device and method for sanitizing a medical instrument with ozone, in particular the invention relates to a system, method and a device for sanitizing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device. The device has an ozone compartment, an ozone operating system and one or more ozone distribution lines that distribute ozone to a continuous positive airway pressure device. The device may further include a heater adapter unit to connect heating systems in CPAP devices while distributing ozone to sanitize the CPAP device in accordance with the present invention.
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