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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8091546 | Method and apparatus for humidification and warming of air A method of humidifying a gas that includes supplying a gas to a surface of a humidification material that readily absorbs moisture and readily releases moisture when exposed to a dry environment and generating turbulence in the gas as it passes over the surface of ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8074644 | Method of forming an aerosol for inhalation delivery The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8037882 | Conduit with heated wick A conduit for a breathing circuit includes a heater associated, at least in part, with a hydrophilic layer. The purpose of the heater is to evaporate any condensed liquid collecting in the conduit, which is first sucked up by the hydrophilic layer. The heated wick r... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7958891 | Method of conveying breathing gases to or from a patient A method of conveying humid breathing gases from a patient through a breathable breathing tube. The breathing tube includes a heater associated, at least in part, with a portion of hydrophilic material. The purpose of the heater is to evaporate any condensed liquid ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7836884 | Face and tracheostomy nebulizing mask A double-body therapeutics face and tracheostomy mask which functions as both a mask for the nose and mouth of a patient and a mask for the tracheostomy tube area of a patient is disclosed. The mask of the present invention serves as a means for delivering a gaseous... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7779838 | Inhalation therapy device An inhalation therapy device includes a supply element for a gaseous medium, for example ventilation air of a ventilation device, and a flow influencing element, by means of which a sheath flow is formed around an expansion area for an aerosol generated by an aeroso... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7559324 | Conduit with heated wick A conduit for a breathing circuit includes a heater associated, at least in part, with a portion of hydrophilic material. The purpose of the heater is to evaporate any condensed liquid collecting in the conduit, which is first sucked up by the hydrophilic material. ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7537009 | Method of forming an aerosol for inhalation delivery The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7516740 | Apparatus for supplying respiratory gas and a method for controlling the apparatus The invention concerns an apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas and a method of controlling the apparatus. In accordance with the invention there is provided an apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas comprising a conveyor device for conveying the respiratory ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7475684 | Thermal vaporization apparatus and method A vaporizer apparatus for vaporizing medical herbs and essences is described that uses an electrical power driven medium to vaporize the herbs and essences. The vaporizer apparatus has a heating element assembly disposed within a shield. The shield is disposed withi... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7448380 | Compressor unit for nebulizer The systems disclosed herein relate to medical nebulizer systems, and more specifically interactive nebulizer compressors. In one embodiment an interactive nebulizer compressor includes an air compressor configured to output a pressurized gas. The embodiment further... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7410635 | Aerosol formulations and aerosol delivery of scopolamine A liquid aerosol formulation comprising at least one thermally stable active ingredient selected from the group consisting of butalbital, lorazepam, ipratropium, baclofen, morphine, scopolamine, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof and derivatives th... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7367334 | Fluid vaporizing device having controlled temperature profile heater/capillary tube A fluid vaporizing device useful for vaporizing fluid into an aerosol includes a capillary tube made from an electrically conductive material, an upstream electrode connected to the capillary tube, and a downstream electrode connected to the tube and provided with a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7347203 | Heat and moisture filter exchanger and method A heat and moisture exchanger for both conducting a stream of air produced by a ventilator to a moisturizing medium and internally bypassing the moisturizing medium if aerosolized medication is introduced into the stream includes a housing having a ventilator-side p... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7337768 | Multiple capillary fuel injector for an internal combustion engine A fuel injector for delivering fuel to an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector includes a fuel injector housing, a system for metering vaporized fuel to the internal combustion engine, the system positioned within the fuel injector housing, and a system for... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331342 | Oxygen humidifier An apparatus and method for separating breathable oxygen gas from a source of gas and then humidifying the oxygen gas while preventing over humidification of the oxygen gas, the apparatus comprising a gas pathway located on a first side of a water transfer member, a... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7327949 | Heater assembly for a respiratory treatment machine A heating assembly for a respiratory treatment machine includes a base and a water tank. The base has a receiving space communicating with a recessed platform at a via an opening, and a heating plate securely placed on a bottom face of the receiving space. The water... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314046 | 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 (11) and a delivery tube (28) that can be releasably connect... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7302949 | High flow humidifier for delivering heated and humidified breathing gases An improved humidifier which may be used with a nasal cannula for high-flow respiratory gas therapy wherein a sterilized liquid is drawn from a sterilized liquid container by a high-flow driving gas passing adjacent to an aspirator tube orifice through which the ste... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7290571 | Filling device for an anesthetic evaporator A filling device for an anesthetic evaporator has filling of an anesthetic evaporator is possible. To accomplish the object, an additional vent hole (36), which is opened immediately after the filling in order for excess anesthetic volume to be able to flow o... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7281670 | Wick-based delivery system with wick made of different composite materials A wick-based delivery system includes a container for holding a liquid that has an opening therein. A porous wick is positioned in the container so that a lower region of the wick is in contact with the liquid in the container and an upper region of the wick is expo... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278427 | Filtered breathing device with aromatic-infusion A breathing device includes a housing having an air inlet port, a filtered air outlet port, and a filter situated upstream of the outlet port and downstream of the inlet port. An inhalation valve is situated upstream of the outlet port and downstream of the filter a... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7267121 | Aerosol delivery apparatus and method for pressure-assisted breathing systems A pressure-assisted breathing system is provided that comprises: a pressure-generating circuit for maintaining a positive pressure within the system; a patient interface device coupled to a patient's respiratory system; a respiratory circuit for providing gas commun... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7250035 | Method and apparatus for treating gas for delivery to an animal A method and apparatus for treating gas for delivery into a body cavity, body space or body surface of an animal. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a chamber having an entry port and an exit port. One or more agents are released into the gas stream that flo... | 07/31/2007 |
| RE39724 | Respiratory humidification system A flow probe for use in a humidification system is disclosed. The flow probe is adapted to be positioned in a humidified gases flow (for example oxygen or anesthetic gases) such as that which is provided to a patient in a hospital environment. The flow probe is desi... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7228859 | Pressure venting circuit for respiratory humidification apparatus An improved humidifier assembly includes a tubing and a one-way valve for equalizing pressure between gas space of a water supply container and gas space of a humidifier vessel. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7213347 | Metering material to promote rapid vaporization Apparatus for vaporization of powdered or granular material, includes a container for holding powdered or granular material having at least one component; a vaporization structure; and a positive displacement mechanism spaced from the vaporization structure defining... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7169378 | Delivery of opioids through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of opioids through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing opioids that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an opioid is delivered to a patient throug... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7146979 | Humidifier with parallel gas flow paths A humidifier and humidity sensor is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus. The humidity sensor preferably includes means to sense absolute humidity, relative humidity and/or temperature at both the patient end and humidifier end. The humidifier may... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147170 | Aerosol generating device and method of use thereof An aerosol generating device generates an aerosol having a desired particle size by passing a liquid through a flow passage heated to convert the liquid into a vapor. The flow passage includes an outlet section that controls the exit velocity of the vapor and produc... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144473 | Evaporator for respirators and evaporation method The present invention relates to an evaporator for respirators, including a storage tank for a liquid, a gas intake flange and a gas outlet flange as well as an apparatus for heating the liquid, which is formed such that it can heat a small portion of the liquid and... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140366 | Expiratory limb for a breathing circuit A breathing circuit component includes an inlet, an outlet and an enclosing wall. The enclosing wall defines a gases passageway between the inlet and the outlet. At least a region of the enclosing wall is formed from a breathable material that allows the passage of ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137388 | Air pressure signal monitoring in apparatus for treating sleep disordered breathing A humidifier is provided including a first humidifier part, a second humidifier part connectable with the first humidifier part, and a sealing gasket disposed between the first and second humidifier parts. The second humidifier part is configured to hold a volume of... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7111624 | Apparatus for delivering humidified gases An apparatus for delivering humidified gases has a connection manifold adapted to connect with inlet and outlet ports of a slide on water chamber in a single slide on motion. Connection of the gases inlet and gases outlet ports as well as any additional electrical a... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7111626 | Equine inhalation mask The invention relates to an equine inhalation mask, comprising at least one valveless combined inhalation and exhalation conduit, into which inhalant sources comprising respiration control elements and an energy supply that does not require supply lines are intercha... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7087216 | Delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing sedative-hypnotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a sedative-hypnotic ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7080645 | Anti-snoring device, method for reducing snoring, and a nasal air cannula The application relates to an anti-snoring device comprising a compressor and a nasal air cannula, the air compressed by the compressor being blown through the nasal air cannula into the nose of a sleeping person. The invention also relates to an optimized nasal air... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7080644 | Packaging and delivery of pharmaceuticals and drugs A blister pack for use with inhalation therapy inhalers comprises an elongate bottom element having an overlying top element defining a plurality of spaced top crowned areas containing powder or liquid medications or drugs. ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077126 | Inhalation therapy mask and device for animals To increase the accuracy of the administration of doses of inhalation therapies for animals, the invention proposes a two-part inhalation mask for animals in which each mask part (9) comprises an aerosol chamber (1) and an adaptation chamber (2)... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073500 | Method and apparatus for defending against naso-pharyngeal viral attacks An apparatus is disclosed for practicing a method of treating viruses in the nasal mucosa. Vapor is generated, heated and delivered to the nasal mucosa in intermittent bursts, timed to coincide with inhalation. Control circuits are provided to maintain the temperatu... | 07/11/2006 |
