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| 128203160 | Means for mixing respiratory gas with water vapor and another treating agent | 28 |
| 20080236580 | Method and system for detecting the level of anesthesia agent in an anesthesia vaporizer - A method of detecting a level of anesthetic agent in an anesthesia vaporizer is disclosed. The anesthetic agent forms a column of liquid within an external indicator; the method projects a beam of light into the external indicator. The method further receives the beam of light after the beam of light has traveled through the column of liquid, and detects when the level of anesthetic agent drops below a predetermined level. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080302362 | Method and Apparatus For Humidification of Breathable Gas With Profiled Delivery - A method and apparatus for delivering breathable gas to a user includes a humidifying unit that is controllable to humidify the gas in accordance with a variable humidity profile such that the gas is delivered to the user at variable humidity levels, e.g., during a treatment session. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090126733 | XENON RECOVERY FROM AMBIENT PRESSURE VENTILATOR LOOP - Xe exhaled from a patient is recovered with a polymeric membrane. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090194106 | Humidifier and/or flow generator for CPAP device - A CPAP device includes a humidifier including humidifier tub having a heat conducting base plate; and a cradle to support the humidifier tub in an operative position. The cradle may also support a flow generator in operative relation to the humidifier tub. The cradle includes a heater plate in communication with the heat conducting base plate of the humidifier tub in use. The cradle further includes a retaining mechanism to retain the humidifier tub in the cradle, the retaining mechanism being structured to force the base plate into engagement with the heater plate. The humidifier and/or flow generator may include various features to manage inadvertent back-spill of water from the humidifier to the flow generator. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100071692 | Spill Resistant Humidifier For Use In A Breathing Assistance System - An apparatus for providing humidification in a breathing assistance system may include a first container at least partially defining a first volume for housing an absorbent material, a second container at least partially defining a second volume for holding a liquid, and one or more fluid passageways for communicating the liquid from the second volume to the absorbent material in the first volume. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100108061 | EVAPORATOR DEVICE TO ASSIST BREATHING - The present invention relates to an evaporator device to assist breathing comprising a low profile body adapted to house heating means ( | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100180893 | ANESTHETIC VAPORIZER AND TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION UNIT - An anesthetic vaporizer and a temperature compensation unit are disclosed. The temperature compensation unit, which cooperates with a vaporizing chamber having a bottom wall, includes a first device connected to the bottom wall of the vaporizing chamber for contacting with liquid anesthetic agent in the vaporizing chamber and changing in length according to temperature change of the liquid anesthetic agent, and a second device connected to the vaporizing chamber. A gas flow gap through which a gas flow passes is formed between the first and second devices. The gas flow gap becomes larger as temperature of the liquid anesthetic agent rises and smaller as the temperature of the liquid anesthetic agent drops. Since the first device is connected with the bottom wall of the vaporizing chamber, the first device will directly contact with the liquid anesthetic agent regardless of the liquid level of the anesthetic agent, as long as there is liquid agent in the vaporizing chamber; therefore the efficiency of heat exchange is high and the effect of temperature compensation is good. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100199987 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING ANESTHETIC FLOW - An apparatus and system for transferring a liquid, such as an anesthetic, from a reservoir to a machine while effectively minimizing the release of the liquid to the surrounding environment. The apparatus can include a first and a second component wherein twisting the first component and second component relative to each other causes a protrusion to seal or unseal a through-hole thereby allowing or preventing the flow of fluid and wherein at least a portion of an exterior surface of the second component is cylindrically shaped for insertion into a vaporizer. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100199988 | DEVICE WITH FLAT-SIDED OUTLET FOR CONTROLLING ANESTHETIC FLOW - An apparatus and system for transferring a liquid, such as an anesthetic, from a reservoir to a machine while effectively minimizing the release of the liquid to the surrounding environment. The apparatus can include a first and a second component wherein twisting the first component and second component relative to each other causes a protrusion to seal or unseal a through-hole thereby allowing or preventing the flow of fluid and wherein a portion of an exterior surface of the second component that mates with a vaporizer has a polygonal shape with three or more flat sides. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100199989 | FLAT-SIDED OUTLET DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING ANESTHETIC FLOW IN VAPORIZER WITH PLUNGER - An apparatus and system for transferring a liquid, such as a liquid anesthetic, from a reservoir to a machine while minimizing the release of the liquid to the surrounding environment. The apparatus can include a first component having a through-hole, and a second component having an aperture, a support member extending into the aperture having a protrusion configured to be capable of sealing the through-hole, wherein a fluid in the reservoir may exit the reservoir by way of the through-hole and the aperture, wherein twisting the first component and second component relative to each other causes the protrusion to seal or unseal the through-hole thereby allowing or preventing the flow of fluid. A portion of the exterior surface of the second component can have a polygonal shape. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100199990 | SMOOTH-SIDED OUTLET DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING ANESTHETIC FLOW IN VAPORIZER WITH PLUNGER - An apparatus and system for transferring a liquid, such as a liquid anesthetic, from a reservoir to a machine while minimizing the release of the liquid to the surrounding environment. The apparatus can include a first component having a through-hole, and a second component having an aperture, a support member extending into the aperture having a protrusion configured to be capable of sealing the through-hole, wherein a fluid in the reservoir may exit the reservoir by way of the through-hole and the aperture, wherein twisting the first component and second component relative to each other causes the protrusion to seal or unseal the through-hole thereby allowing or preventing the flow of fluid. A portion of the exterior surface of the second component can have a cylindrical shape. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100212668 | INHALED ANESTHETIC AGENT THERAPY AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - A therapy utilizing inhaled anesthetic agents (such as desflurane, sevoflurane, isoflurane, or xenon) for the sedation of patients outside of the immediate perioperative space such as in the medical intensive care unit (MICU) and the surgical intensive care unit (SICU). The therapy includes controlled delivery of volatile anesthetic agents to patients undergoing ventilatory support on an ICU ventilator over extended periods of time. A system which provides for the delivery of anesthetic agents includes an anesthetic agent vaporizer element, an anesthetic agent reflector, and a plug-in cassette which contains both a cartridge housing liquid phase volatile anesthetic agent and an anesthetic vapor scrubbing medium. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100242961 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE IN A BREATHING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - A breathing assistance system includes a gas delivery system including a gas flow generation device configured to generate a gas flow; a humidifier system including a liquid water chamber and an outlet, and a microporous filter. The gas delivery system and the humidifier system at least partially define a gas flow path from the gas flow generation device to the outlet of the humidifier system. The microporous filter is located along the gas flow path such that the gas flow generated by the gas flow generation device flows through the microporous filter, subsequently becomes humidified in the liquid water chamber, and subsequently flows through the outlet of the humidifier system. The microporous filter is gas-permeable and liquid water-impermeable, such that the microporous filter prevents liquid water in the liquid water chamber from flowing into the gas flow generation device in any orientation of the gas delivery system and humidifier system. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100319695 | Adapters for Use with an Anesthetic Vaporizer - An adapter includes a base connectable to an anesthetic agent container, a spout that extends from the base and defines at least one flow path therethrough, and a valve assembly disposed within the at least one flow path, the valve assembly being moveable between a first open position and a second closed position. The adapter also includes a radially expandable seal disposed about the spout, the seal having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate region between the first and second ends that expands radially outward relative to a longitudinal axis of the spout. The valve assembly has a surface that cooperates with the seal, wherein the cooperation between the surface and the seal expands the intermediate region radially outward relative to the longitudinal axis with the valve assembly in the first position. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110056493 | Sleep apnea vapor inhaler adapter - The sleep apnea adapter has many different usages. The usages include medications like nebulizers and “Vicks” to be inhaled. It can also be used with aroma therapies. I.E, Peppermint, lavender, cedar, and many other soothing oils or pastes. The application for this will sooth the patient whatever the case may be. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20120125332 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY - A nasal cannula for administering respiratory therapy is disclosed. The nasal cannula comprises first and second supply tubes, a cannula body, first and second nasal prongs, and first and second flow paths. Each supply tube has an inlet to receive a flow from a flow source and an outlet. The cannula body has first and second ends. The first end is coupled to the first outlet and the second end is coupled to the second outlet. The first and second nasal prongs extend from the cannula body. The first flow path extends from the first supply tube through the cannula body to the first nasal prong. The second flow path extends from the second supply tube through the cannula body to the second nasal prong. Systems and methods for using the above-described nasal cannula are also disclosed. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130014759 | FORMULATIONS OF AMINOGLYCOSIDE AND FOSFOMYCIN COMBINATIONS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATMENT OF VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA (VAP) AND VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED TRACHEAL (VAT) BRONCHITIS - The present invention is antibiotic compositions, ventilator based systems and methods relating to ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator-associated tracheal (VAT) bronchitis. Antibiotic combinations of fosfomycin and an aminoglycoside, preferably amikacin, are administered via an in-line nebulizer within the airway of the ventilator. Humidified conditions create an improved aerosol mist to treat VAP and VAT. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130074842 | METHODS OF TREATMENT - The present invention concerns methods, compositions and apparatus for administering active agents to the lungs of a subject. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130228176 | GAS MIST INHALER - The invention is to offer a gas mist inhaler which makes only one part of the gas mist inhaler disposable for ensuring hygiene as well as realizing economization. The gas mist inhaler comprises a gas supply means | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130263852 | FORMULATIONS OF AMINOGLYCOSIDE AND FOSFOMYCIN COMBINATIONS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATMENT OF VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA (VAP) AND VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED TRACHEAL (VAT) BRONCHITIS - The present invention is antibiotic compositions, ventilator based systems and methods relating to ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator-associated tracheal (VAT) bronchitis. Antibiotic combinations of fosfomycin and an aminoglycoside, preferably amikacin, are administered via an in-line nebulizer within the airway of the ventilator. Humidified conditions create an improved aerosol mist to treat VAP and VAT. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130340755 | PERSONAL AIRWAY HUMIDIFICATION AND OXYGEN-ENRICHMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A personal airway humidification and oxygen-enrichment apparatus includes at least two membranes adapted to produce a conditioned gas. At least a first of the membranes is adapted to produce a first gas and at least a second of the membranes is adapted to produce a second gas having an oxygen content higher than the first gas. The conditioned gas includes the first gas, the second gas, or a combination thereof from the membranes. The membranes are adapted to produce the first gas and the second gas so that the conditioned gas contains gaseous water to about 100 percent saturation. The apparatus includes means for delivering water to the membranes, means for delivering an initial gas to the membranes, and a delivery hose adapted to receive the conditioned gas from one or more of the membranes and deliver the conditioned gas to a delivery device. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140014107 | Methods to Administer Formulations of Aminoglycoside and Fosfomycin Combination for Treatment of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and Ventilator Associated Tracheal (VAT) Bronchitis - The present invention is antibiotic compositions, ventilator-based systems and methods relating to ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator-associated tracheal (VAT) bronchitis. Antibiotic combinations of fosfomycin and an aminoglycoside, preferably amikacin, are administered via an inline nebulizer within the airway of the ventilator. Humidified conditions create an improved aerosol mist to treat VAP and VAT. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140053839 | GAS MIST INHALER - The present invention is to provide a gas mist inhaler, in which a gas introduction part of heightening pressure for supplying a gas mist is made integral with a gas mist generator in order to realize a simplified structure and cost reduction. This gas mist inhaler is provided with a gas supply means 10, a gas mist generation means 30 and an inhalation member 50, and the gas mist generation means 30 forms integrally a connection part to the gas supply means 10, a diverging part of branching a gas flow from the connection part, a liquid storage, a nozzle of discharging one-side gas flow branched by the diverging part, a liquid suction pipe of sending the liquid to a front end of the nozzle, a collision member of colliding the liquid blown up by the gas flow discharged from the nozzle with this collision member, a confluent part of joining the generated gas mist with the gas from an upward side, a gas introduction part of leading the other-side gas flow branched by the diverging part until the confluent part, and a gas mist discharge part of collecting and discharging the generated gas mist and gas. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140166007 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE THERAPIES - The present invention provides an apparatus and methods for the administration of positive airway pressure therapies. The apparatus can include a housing, a blower and a mask. The housing is configured to be stably secured on the head of a patient. The blower is secured relative to the housing. A mask in fluid communication with the blower is configured to communicate pressurized air produced at least in part by the blower to the airways of a user. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140345615 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS WITH A MANIFOLD TO ADD AUXILIARY GASES TO AMBIENT GASES - The breathing assistance apparatus of the present invention includes a manifold that is provided with or retrofittable to gases supply and humidifying devices. The manifold allows gases from an oxygen concentrator to be combined with the flow through a gases supply and humidifying device, most usually air The combined output of oxygen and other breathing gases (air) is then humidified. The breathing assistance apparatus and manifold of the present invention provides a safe method to add oxygen to the input air stream of a gases supply and humidifying device and reduces the amount of accumulation of oxygen within the gases supply device, reducing fire risk should sparking occur within the device. | 11-27-2014 |
| 128203170 | Electrically heated means producing water vapor | 3 |
| 20090065002 | HUMIDITY CONTROLLER - A breathing assistance apparatus adapted to deliver humidified gases at a desired level of humidity to a patient including a humidifier and a heated conduit is disclosed. The humidifier includes a controller which controls the humidifier, or the humidifier and the heated conduit to deliver the gases to the patient at the required humidity or temperature, without the requirement for sensors in the gases stream. The controller uses information already available to the controller, without the requirement for additional information to be provided by sensors in the gases stream. This means the need for sensors in the gases stream is dispensed with. A significant benefit is achieved as sensors are not required in the conduit and thus the apparatus is simple and less bulky. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100170510 | WATER RESERVOIR BAFFLE - TThe present invention provides a water reservoir for humidification of the gas delivered by a gas-delivery device. The water reservoir comprises of a container having at least one opening for gas movement, and a means to prevent water escape through the aperture while allowing passage of gas to be humidified and delivered to a subject. Preferably the means to prevent water escape is a baffle. Preferably the baffle is disposed opposite at least a portion of the opening. The baffle may be continuous with a wall of the container. The container may be comprised of a deformable material. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20150040902 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARING A CONTROLLED MIXTURE FOR HYPERTHERMAL TREATMENT - An apparatus for preparing a mixture suitable for a hyperthermal inhalational treatment of an upper portion of respiratory tract is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vertical wall defining an interior compartment. wherein a mixture of mist and vapors of an inhalant is formed. A preferably added module for a hyperthermal inhalational treatment combined with administration of pharmaceuticals and/or saline is disclosed as well. | 02-12-2015 |
