Compact humidifier
US9867960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/7536
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A humidifier can be integrated with a ventilator allowing it to continue humidification during patient transport. The humidifier can be placed at the ventilator outlet port and have a size that adds minimal resistance and compliance in the inspiratory arm of the patient circuit. The innermost core of the humidifier is the heater element that is positioned inside a hydrophobic membrane, allowing for humidification of the gas flowing around the hydrophobic membrane.
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