Portable intelligent controller for therapeutic gas systems

An apparatus for delivering therapeutic gas to a patient, comprising:

• a therapeutic gas source having a therapeutic gas delivery outlet;
• a portable intelligent controller;
• a communication interface between said gas source and controller;
• wherein the controller monitors and controls one or more functions of the therapeutic gas source by communicating with the gas source via the communication interface, said controller weighing less than 5 lbs and having a length of less than or equal to 5.25 inches and a width of less than or equal to 3.25 inches, said controller is operable over a distance from the gas source, said distance being substantially equal to or greater than about 10 feet.

A satellite conserver, in communication with a gas source, for a therapeutic gas delivery system, comprising:

• a breath sensor;
• a gas control valve;
• a programmable controller having a user interface;
• and
• wherein the satellite conserver is movable relative to the gas source and operable over a distance from the gas source, wherein the program controller communicates information with the gas source, monitors and controls one or more process parameters of the gas delivery system, wherein said user interface allows users to adjust one or more of said parameters of the gas delivery system.