Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080289631 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RESPIRATORY TRACT THERAPY - An apparatus is provided for delivering heated and humidified air to the respiratory tract of a human patient for respiratory tract therapy and treatment. The apparatus includes a supply unit and a delivery tube that can be releasably connected to the supply unit. Methods of respiratory tract therapy and treatment are also provided. | 11-27-2008 |
20090056712 | BASE UNIT FOR BREATHING GAS HEATING AND HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - A base unit for use in a breathing gas heating and humidification apparatus includes a gas source configured to generate an initial gas flow, the gas source having a gas source outlet and a flow divider in fluid communication with the gas source outlet. The flow divider is configured to divide the initial gas flow into a first flow of gas and a second flow of gas. The flow divider includes a first compartment including a first gas flow path for the first flow of gas and a second compartment including a second gas flow path for the second flow of gas. A heater is disposed in the second compartment. A method for use in generating breathing gas and insulating gas from a gas source is also disclosed. | 03-05-2009 |
20090056713 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A HEATED AND HUMIDIFIED GAS - An apparatus for providing breathing gas to a patient that includes a base unit to provide a first flow of gas and a second flow of gas and a humidification canister to be coupled to the base unit is described. The humidification canister includes a first gas flow path to receive and humidify the first flow of gas. A delivery tube assembly includes a first lumen configured for fluid communication with the first gas flow path to receive the humidified first flow of gas and a second lumen to receive the second flow of gas. A method of heating and humidifying the first flow of gas and insulating the first flow of gas with the second flow of gas is also described. | 03-05-2009 |
20090056714 | HUMIDIFIER FOR BREATHING GAS HEATING AND HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - A humidification canister for humidifying a breathing gas, the humidification canister includes a fluid supply configured to supply a fluid and a first gas flow path in fluid communication with the fluid supply. A first gas flow path is configured to humidify the breathing gas with the fluid. A second gas flow path at least partially surrounds the first gas flow path. A method of insulating a breathing gas in a humidification canister using a gas is also disclosed. | 03-05-2009 |
20090056715 | DELIVERY TUBE FOR BREATHING GAS HEATING AND HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - A delivery tube assembly for delivering a breathing gas to a patient, the delivery tube includes a first lumen having an upstream portion and a downstream portion. The lumen is configured to deliver the breathing gas from the upstream portion to the downstream portion. A second lumen is configured to flow an insulating gas around the first lumen. A method of insulating a breathing gas with an insulating gas and discharging the insulating gas to atmosphere is also disclosed. | 03-05-2009 |
20090090363 | Hyperthermic humidification system - Apparatus and methods for delivering humidified breathing gas to a patient are provided. The apparatus includes a humidification system configured to deliver humidified breathing gas to a patient. The humidification system includes a vapor transfer unit and a base unit. The vapor transfer unit includes a liquid passage, a breathing gas passage, and a vapor transfer device positioned to transfer vapor to the breathing gas passage from the liquid passage. The base unit includes a base unit that releasably engages the vapor transfer unit to enable reuse of the base unit and selective disposal of the vapor transfer unit. The liquid passage is not coupled to the base unit for liquid flow therebetween when the vapor transfer unit is received by the base unit. | 04-09-2009 |
20100258114 | HEATED NEBULIZER DEVICES, NEBULIZER SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR INHALATION THERAPY - Nebulizer assemblies and systems are disclosed. A nebulizer assembly includes a reservoir and a nebulizer for producing an aerosolized gas. An aerosolized gas outlet passes the aerosolized gas. A breathing gas mixing chamber is coupled to an outlet port of the nebulizer to entrain nebulized medication into a breathing gas. A system and method of heating medication in a reservoir and adding medication to a gas flow is also provided. | 10-14-2010 |
20120097157 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SECURING A BREATHING TUBE TO AN ARM - Methods, systems, and apparatus for securing a breathing tube to a user are disclosed. An exemplary apparatus is an armband including a strap sized to encircle the arm of the user, a connecting element coupled to the strap to secure the strap around the arm, and at least one loop coupled to the strap, the loop receiving the breathing tube and securing the breathing tube to the arm. In use, the armband may secure a breathing tube to a user by encircling the arm of the user with the strap, securing the strap around the arm with the connecting element, and attaching the breathing tube to the arm. The armband may be used in a system for assisting a user with the work of breathing that includes a source of breathing air, a breathing tube, and a patient interface. | 04-26-2012 |
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 |
20130186395 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING RESPIRATORY THERAPY - Systems and methods for respiratory therapy are disclosed. The system may include a nebulizer, an adaptor, and a nasal cannula. The nebulizer is operable to generate an aerosolized medicament and pass the aerosolized medicament through a nebulizer outlet port. The adaptor has a nebulizer coupling port configured to be coupled to the nebulizer outlet port. The nasal cannula is configured to provide a flow of breathing gas from a breathing gas source to the patient. The nasal cannula comprises at least one nasal prong and an attachment device positioned adjacent the at least one nasal prong. The attachment device is configured to secure the adaptor outlet port adjacent an outlet of the nasal prong. The method includes securing a nasal cannula to the patient, attaching an adaptor to the nasal cannula, generating an aerosolized medicament, transferring the aerosolized medicament into the adaptor, and providing a flow of breathing gas to the patient. | 07-25-2013 |
20140116447 | QUIET NASAL CANNULA - Devices for providing respiratory therapy to a patient are disclosed. One device includes first and second elongated lumens and a nosepiece. The elongated lumens each have a constant internal diameter. The nosepiece portion has a third lumen and a fourth lumen. The third and fourth lumens have constant internal diameters equal to those of the first and second lumens. The third and fourth lumens have inlet ends adapted to be connected to the outlet ends of the first and second lumens without constricting the internal diameter of the first and second lumens. The third and fourth lumens are configured to receive first and second flows of breathing gas from the first and second lumens and deliver the flows of breathing gas to outlets end of the third and fourth lumens. The second flow of breathing gas is maintained separate from the first flow of breathing gas within the nosepiece portion. | 05-01-2014 |
20140174442 | HUMIDIFIER FOR BREATHING GAS HEATING AND HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - A humidification canister for humidifying a breathing gas, the humidification canister includes a fluid supply configured to supply a fluid and a first gas flow path in fluid communication with the fluid supply. A first gas flow path is configured to humidify the breathing gas with the fluid. A second gas flow path at least partially surrounds the first gas flow path. A method of insulating a breathing gas in a humidification canister using a gas is also disclosed. | 06-26-2014 |
20150040895 | RESPIRATORY THERAPY CONDENSATION ADAPTOR - Systems, devices, and methods for coupling a tracheostomy tube to a source of humidified breathing gas are disclosed. An adaptor includes a housing, a tracheostomy tube connection device, and a baffle. The housing has an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a breathing gas port. The tracheostomy tube connection device is positioned within the housing and includes an input port for receiving a flow of humidified breathing gas from the breathing gas port and an output port for coupling with the tracheostomy tube. The tracheostomy tube connection device has an internal surface defining a breathing gas passage and an external surface spaced from the interior surface of the housing to create a condensation passage. The baffle may be positioned between the breathing gas port and the input port to cause controlled condensation from the flow of humidified breathing gas by disrupting the flow of humidified breathing gas. | 02-12-2015 |
20150059751 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING RESPIRATORY THERAPY WITH VARYING FLOW RATES - Systems and methods for providing respiratory therapy with varying flow rates are disclosed. A system comprises a source of breathing gas, a patient interface, and a flow control device. The flow control device is configured to automatically change a rate of the flow of breathing gas. The flow control device may vary the rate of the flow of breathing gas at a frequency slower than a frequency of breathing of the patient. A method comprises coupling a patient interface to the patient, providing the flow of breathing gas to an inlet port of the patient interface, and automatically changing a rate of the flow of breathing gas with a flow control device in communication with the flow of breathing gas. The method may also comprise varying the rate of the flow of breathing gas at a frequency slower than a frequency of breathing of the patient. | 03-05-2015 |