Pressure support device user interface

US9844636B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KONINIKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. · NL

Inventors

• Paul Denis McGroary · Gibsonia, US
• Michele Marut · White Plains, US
• Joshua Greenberg · Aspinwall, US
• Hugh M. Dunn · Pittsburgh, US
• Mike Y. Daikubara · Pittsburgh, US
• Kenneth E. Cole · New Alexandria, US
• Timothy James Dixon · Milwaukee, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 22, 2010
• Grant date: Dec 19, 2017
• Expiry date: Feb 16, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/502
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A pressure support device such as a CPAP machine, is provided, which includes a housing, and a controller enclosed by the housing. The controller operates the CPAP machine independently or in combination with an accessory such as, for example and without limitation, a humidifier. A user interface is operably coupled to the controller and includes a primary display, a secondary display and a single control. The single control is operable in a first mode of operation to adjust operating parameters of the CPAP machine, and in a second mode of operation to adjust operating parameters of the humidifier. The secondary display preferably comprises a dead front, which is operational (e.g., without limitation, visible) only in the second mode of operation. A method of operating a pressure support device is also disclosed.