System and method of detecting integrity of breathing systems for safe and optimal delivery
US9744321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/6054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and to automate the integrity check of a breathing system and inform a ventilator to deliver a compensated gas volume, and alert the user if a vital component of a breathing circuit is absent or not fully connected. The system and method utilize an open RFID tag on a first point of connection and a conducting ring on the second point of connection such that when a circuit connection is made, the open RFID tag becomes active and provides an RFID reader with data regarding the circuit connection.
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