Universal Valved Humidification Column
OwnerGary Rothinventor
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Abstract
An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a humidifier including a universal, valved humidification column and a water reservoir for use with a breathing circuit. In accordance with the present invention, the universal valved humidification column includes a float valve which controls the water level in the column. Additionally, the water reservoir includes a gas permeable vent to control the pressure within the water reservoir.
Claims20
A disposable humidification column and water reservoir system for use with active heated humidifier in conjunction with a breathing circuit comprising:
- a water container having an outer wall defining a top opening and a bottom portion;
- a water inlet defined by the bottom portion;
- a respiratory gas inlet defined by the outer wall;
- a respiratory gas outlet defined by the outer wall of the water;
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- a float valve disposed at the bottom portion of the water container such that water flowing through the water inlet into the water container is maintained below a predetermined level.
A humidifier assembly for use with a breathing circuit comprising:
- a water supply container enclosing a water containing reservoir having a water outlet and a gas permeable vent;
- a valved humidification column comprising a water inlet, a respiratory gas inlet, a respiratory gas outlet, and a float valve disposed at a bottom end of the water container such that water flowing through the water inlet into the water container is maintained below a predetermined level;
- water supply tubing having a first end coupled to the water outlet of the water supply container and a second end coupled to the water inlet of the valved humidification column.
A humidifier assembly for use with a breathing circuit comprising:
- a water supply container enclosing a water containing reservoir having a water outlet and a gas permeable vent;
- a valved humidification column comprising a water inlet, a respiratory gas inlet, a respiratory gas outlet, and a float valve disposed at a bottom end of the water container such that water flowing through the water inlet into the water container is maintained below a predetermined level;
- water supply tubing having a first end coupled to the water outlet of the water supply container and a second end coupled to the water inlet of the valved humidification column, wherein the water supply tubing comprises a one way valve, such that water flows from the water reservoir to the humidification column;
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- gas supply tubing having an end coupled to the respiratory gas outlet of the valved humidification column.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.