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Surgery > Respiratory Method Or Device > Means For Supplying Respiratory Gas Under Positive Pressure Means For Supplying Respiratory Gas Under Positive PressureMeans For Supplying Respiratory Gas Under Positive Pressure patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.01/03/08 - 20080000475 - Method and apparatus for providing variable positive airway pressure A method and apparatus for treating a breathing disorder and, more particularly, a method and apparatus for providing a pressurized air flow to an airway of a patient to treat congestive heart failure in combination with Cheyne-Stokes respiration and/or sleep apnea or other breathing disorders. A positive airway pressure ventilator ... 01/03/08 - 20080000474 - Apparatus for administering a breathable gas, and components thereof A modular insert is provided for defining an air path for use with CPAP, VPAP, auto CPAP or a ventilator. The modular air path insert may be provided with one or more sound suppressing structures, e.g., to act as mufflers. The insert can be readily exchanged or replaced, e.g., for ... 12/06/07 - 20070277823 - Respiratory monitoring A patient interface in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention is configured to be at least partially carried by a patient and to receive gas exhaled by the patient. The patient interface includes first and second cannula tubes each having a first end and a second end, the ... 11/29/07 - 20070272240 - Hose system for bilateral positive airway pressure device At least some of the illustrative embodiments are hose systems for use with a positive airway pressure device comprising a first hose configured to fluidly couple on a device end to a first outlet of the positive airway pressure device and on a patient end to a first naris of ... 11/22/07 - 20070267017 - Breathing assistance apparatus A breathing assistance apparatus (200) is disclosed, for use with delivery of respiratory gases to a patient. The breathing assistance apparatus includes a patient interface, having a body section adapted to cover the nose, or nose and mouth of a patient and a sealing interface. The sealing interface includes at ... 11/08/07 - 20070256689 - Resuscitators A resuscitator has two separate, spaced controls (23) and (30) both of which can be actuated manually to open a valve (100) and deliver a breathing cycle of a maximum timed duration to a patient. One control (23) has a button (24) on the top (13) of the unit (1), ... 10/25/07 - 20070246045 - Continuous positive airway pressure device and configuration for employing same A portable continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device is adapted for delivering gas under pressure to a patient. The CPAP device comprises a portable housing assembly, a motor blower unit disposable within the portable housing assembly, a user interface configured to be engaged to the patient, and a patient hose ... 10/04/07 - 20070227538 - Method and device for controlling a ventilator The device is used for ventilation, and the method serves the purpose of controlling a ventilator. Respiratory gas is supplied by a compressed gas source that can be connected to a patient interface. The compressed gas source is connected with a control system, and a measuring device is used to ... 09/27/07 - 20070221222 - Cpr devices and methods utilizing a continuous supply of respiratory gases A method for increasing circulation and providing oxygen to a patient in cardiac arrest includes the step of coupling an interface to the patient's airway, the interface providing access to the patient's respiratory system. A valve system is operably attached to the interface. Oxygen is delivered through the interface a ... 09/27/07 - 20070221221 - Ventilator for rapid response to respiratory disease conditions The present invention relates generally to the field of ventilators, and, more specifically, to a ventilator system that addresses respiratory distress due to the onset of an epidemic or pandemic disease state. In particular, the present invention is a ventilator system that can be manufactured quickly with minimal skill requirements ... 09/27/07 - 20070221220 - 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 includes an enclosure surrounding the air compressor and a tubing coupler coupled to the enclosure. ... 08/23/07 - 20070193580 - Ventilation device A ventilator with integrated breathing air humidifier has at least two defined air pathways provided in the breathing air humidifier, wherein the breathing air humidifier is installed and fixed on a horizontal surface of the ventilator. The ventilator with integratable breathing air humidifier has a breathing air humidifier with at ... 08/23/07 - 20070193579 - Hardware configuration for pressure driver A pressure driver for a ventilation system comprises a gas source, an inspiration flow control valve and a patient pressure sensor to form a closed loop control system. The inspiration flow control valve may be mounted within a housing and is operative to open and close in response to patient ... 08/16/07 - 20070186928 - Combined ventilator inexsufflator A mechanical inexsufflation device employs a ventilator for generating airflow under positive pressure, a first airflow channel connected to the ventilator, a first gate operative to selectively open or obstruct airflow through the first airflow channel, and a source of negative pressure airflow. The source of negative pressure gas flow ... 08/02/07 - 20070175473 - High flow therapy device utilizing a non-sealing respiratory interface and related methods A high flow therapy system including a microprocessor, a heating element a non-sealing respiratory interface and a sensor is disclosed. The heating element is disposed in electrical communication with the microprocessor and is capable of heating a liquid to create a gas. The non-sealing respiratory interface is configured to deliver ... 07/26/07 - 20070169779 - Reperfusion protection in resuscitation An apparatus and method for resuscitating a patient suffering from cardiac arrest or another condition in which normal circulation has been interrupted. A ventilator is used for delivering a gas mixture to the patient. The ventilator is configured to adjust the partial pressure of CO2 to one or more partial ... 07/19/07 - 20070163588 - Respirators for delivering clean air to an individual user Disclosed are personal respirators and clean air systems. ... 07/19/07 - 20070163587 - Oral respirator device and method for mask-free filtering of particulates from breathed air An oral respirator device and method for mask-free filtering of particulates from breathed air. A surgical mask is removably disposed within a housing. The housing has an air chamber, a first air inlet, a second air inlet, and a means of securing the surgical mask filter. Operably attached to the ... 07/19/07 - 20070163586 - Method and apparatus for personal isolation and/or protection The device of the present invention may create and maintain a pressure differential in the vicinity of the user's nasopharynx. Using a portable filter and pressurized air source, the region of the user's nasopharynx can be subjected to positive or negative pressured air. Positive pressure will prevent exposure surrounding air ... 07/19/07 - 20070163584 - Method and apparatus for controlling at least one ventilation parameter of an artificial ventilator for ventilating the lung of a patient in accordance with a plurality of lung positions The invention refers to a method and an apparatus for controlling at least one ventilation pressure of an artificial ventilator for ventilating an artificially ventilated lung of a patient in accordance with a plurality of lung positions. In order to improve the potentials of the kinetic rotation therapy, at least ... 07/12/07 - 20070157929 - Respirator with active dehumidification A respirator with active dehumidification of the breathing gas has a breathing gas cooler in the form of a Peltier element (16), whose warm side is arranged in the inspiration branch (4, 7) and whose cold side (18) is arranged in the expiration branch (5, 12). ... 06/28/07 - 20070144517 - Breathing device A breathing device for assisting patients to breathe by maintaining positive airway pressure during the breathing cycle comprises, in fluid communication, a breathing channel (2) and an exhaust channel (4) extending from a junction therebetween. A gas inlet channel (8) is arranged, so as in use, to introduce gas into ... 06/28/07 - 20070144516 - Ventilator adaptable for use with either a dual-limb circuit or a single-limb circuit A ventilator of the present invention includes a housing, a gas flow generator disposed in the housing, a gas outlet port provided on an exterior surface of the housing, and a first conduit coupling the gas flow generator to the gas outlet port. A gas inlet port is also provided ... 06/21/07 - 20070137647 - Expiratory valve unit An expiratory valve unit comprises a body having a plurality of outlets and valve seats, and a rotary closure member having a plurality of blades each normally biassed against a respective seat to close the outlets and being rotatable relative to said body when under pressure from user exhalate impinging ... 05/24/07 - 20070113848 - Respiratory monitoring with cannula receiving respiratory airflows and exhaled gases A cannula receives respiratory airflows, exhaled gases, and ambient airflows. Another receives respiratory airflows, exhaled gases, and interface airflows. And another receives i) respiratory airflows and exhaled gases from a subject, and ii) interface airflows from an area near a cannula. Corresponding respiratory monitoring methods receive the same. ... 05/24/07 - 20070113847 - Respiratory monitoring with cannula receiving first respiratory airflows and second respiratory airflows A cannula receives i) first respiratory airflows and second respiratory airflows into separate chambers, and ii) ambient airflows. Another receives i) first respiratory airflows and second respiratory airflows into separate chambers, and ii) interface airflows. And another i) first respiratory airflows and second respiratory airflows into separate chambers from a ... 05/17/07 - 20070107727 - Aviator emergency oxygen system A method, a system, and an oxygen delivery boomlet are configured to provide an additional partial pressure of oxygen to an aviator. The boomlet includes a conduit configured to receive an oxygen flow from a positive pressure oxygen source. A nozzle is in communicative connection with the conduit such that ... 04/26/07 - 20070089743 - Portable continuous positive airway pressure system A portable, wearable vest supports an air supply tube to a patient mask or interface in a continuous positive air pressure system. In one embodiment, the vest contains and supports motor and battery components. In another embodiment, the vest couples a remote CPAP unit to a patient interface. ... 04/05/07 - 20070074724 - Venturi geometry design for flow-generator patient circuit Provided is a universal interface adapted for providing continuous positive airway pressure to a patient when the interface is used with a standard ventilator. The interface is configured to operate at a supply pressure no greater than about 120 centimeters of H2O in order to deliver pressure to the patient ... 03/15/07 - 20070056587 - Medical device for a patient's ventilatory support A ventilatory support device with administration of gas have a predetermined content of oxygen in continuously positive pressure. The device comprises a pipe extending between an intake fitting and a delivery fitting of the gas, wherein an inner portion of the pipe diverges towards the delivery fitting. The device also ... 03/01/07 - 20070044797 - Mask mounting mechanism A mask mounting mechanism for use in connection with a patient interface device including an extension member with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to a portion of the mask, and the second end extends from and is spacially separated from the mask. ... 03/01/07 - 20070044796 - Breathing gas delivery method and apparatus An improved methodology and systems for delivery of breathing gas such as for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea through application of alternating high and low level positive airway pressure within the airway of the patient with the high and low airway pressure being coordinated with the spontaneous respiration of ... 02/08/07 - 20070028919 - Mask mounting mechanism A mask mounting mechanism for use in connection with a patient interface device having a mask and a mask attachment assembly with at least one strap for retaining the mask in a sealed position on a user's face. The mask mounting mechanism includes a button element extending from the mask, ... 01/11/07 - 20070006880 - Apparatus for delivering pressurized fluid A container for enclosing at least one pressure vessel includes interface devices accessible on an exterior of the outer surface of the container. The container can also include various features for enhanced efficiency and convenience in stock piling of such containers. ... 01/04/07 - 20070000489 - Multi-function respiratory device A multi-function respiratory device includes a control unit, a humidifier, and an air supply unit, which is reconfigurable to alternatively provide humidified and non-humidified air. Both the control unit and the humidifier comprise a trough and an air passage at one side. The humidifier further comprises a strip and an ... 12/14/06 - 20060278222 - Multipart medical engineering system A multipart medical engineering system, which comprises at least two components that can be connected via positioning-determining connection feature (410, 411). At least one component (44) is intended to remain in the vicinity of the patient in the connected and unconnected states of the system and at least one component ... 12/14/06 - 20060278221 - Process and device for the automatic identification of breathing tubes A process and a device/system are provided for the automatic identification of the type of a breathing tube. A memory element (5) is connected to the breathing tube (4). The memory element carries stored data identifying the breathing tube (4). The data are read by a reading unit (6), which ... 11/16/06 - 20060254588 - Determination of mask fitting pressure and correct mask fit CPAP treatment apparatus (10), as one form of positive pressure ventilatory assistance, is disclosed. A turbine/blower (14), operated by a mechanically coupled electrical motor (16), receives air or breathable gas at an inlet (18) thereof, and supplies the breathable gas at a delivery pressure to a delivery tube/hose (20) having ... 11/09/06 - 20060249153 - Mechanical ventilation system utilizing bias valve A portable mechanical ventilator having a Roots blower is configured to provide a desired gas flow and pressure to a patient circuit. The mechanical ventilator includes a flow meter operative to measure gas flow produced by the Roots blower and an exhalation control module configured to operate an exhalation valve ... 11/09/06 - 20060249152 - Neck positioning device for mechanical ventilator An airway opening system has an autoinflating hyperextension cervical pillow. The pillow is placed under the next of the non-breathing victim, and is inflated in a manner that opens the airway. In preferred embodiments, the pillow is automatically inflated using air pressure from a ventilator. ... 11/09/06 - 20060249151 - Ventilator with rescuer and victim guidance A breathing assistance device is provides guidance to the rescuer, guidance to the victim, and modifies treatment parameters automatically based upon feedback loops relating to patient needs. Guidance can include pictograms showing cartoons of lung expansion, airway patency, breathing rate, and depth of breathing. A microprocessor preferably produces the pictorial ... 11/09/06 - 20060249150 - Method and device for detecting leaks in respiratory gas supply systems The invention relates to a method and a device for detecting leaks in respiratory gas supply systems. Both the pressure and the volume flow of the respiratory gas are detected and the relevant values are supplied to an evaluation device. The evaluation device is used to calculate both the respiratory ... 11/09/06 - 20060249149 - Method and arrangement for the tiration of physiological measuring signals in conjunction with the observation of a patient in terms of sleep-related respiratory problems The invention concerns a method and an arrangement for the titration of physiological measurement signals. In particular the invention concerns a method and an arrangement for detection and evaluation of a measurement signal indicative in respect of the respiratory gas flow of a sleeping person, in conjunction with the observation ... 11/09/06 - 20060249148 - Method and device for monitoring and improving patient-ventilator interaction Method and apparatus for non-invasively determining the time onset (Tonset) and end (Tend) of patient inspiratory efforts. A composite pressure signal is generated comprising the sum of an airway pressure signal, a gas flow pressure signal obtained by applying a gain factor (Kf) to a signal representing gas flow rate ... 11/02/06 - 20060243278 - Portable gas powered positive pressure breathing apparatus and method A portable positive pressure breathing apparatus includes a demand valve with a supply inlet port adapted to be connected to a pressurized source of oxygen and an outlet port adapted to be connected to the inlet of a patient's breathing appliance. The demand valve further includes a reference chamber and ... 10/19/06 - 20060231097 - Apparatus for cpap therapy The present invention provides an apparatus for the supply of air for the treatment of sleep apnea. The apparatus of the present invention includes a motor and a fan unit. The motor and fan unit are enclosed in an inner case of flexible foam plastics material. The inner case is ... 09/28/06 - 20060213516 - Portable continuous positive airway pressure system A portable, wearable vest supports an air supply tube to a patient mask or interface in a continuous positive air pressure system. In one embodiment, the vest contains and supports motor and battery components. In another embodiment, the vest couples a remote CPAP unit to a patient interface. ... 09/21/06 - 20060207594 - Method and apparatus for delivery of inhaled nitric oxide to spontaneous-breathing and mechanically-ventilated patients with intermittent dosing A device and method is disclosed for delivering NO to a patient. The device utilizes a single controller that controls two separate flow controllers to deliver an oxygen-containing gas and a NO-containing gas to the patient to provide NO-containing gas at a flow profile that is proportional or quasi-proportional to ... 09/14/06 - 20060201504 - High-flow oxygen delivery system and methods of use thereof A device and method of its use for the treatment or prevention of an acute ischemic condition by administering high concentrations of oxygen or an oxygen- containing gas at normobaric pressure and a flow rate of 10 L/min or greater. ... 09/14/06 - 20060201503 - Bymixer apparatus and method for fast-response, adjustable measurement of mixed gas fractions in ventilation circuits A bymixer device and method which provides fast-response, accurate measurements of mixed inspired and/or expired gas fractions in open or closed ventilation circuits and/or in circle circuits used in anesthesia and/or critical care. The bymixer device may include a main flow channel and a bypass flow channel. The bypass flow ... 08/31/06 - 20060191535 - Treatment of decompression sickness with inhaled nitric oxide gas The present invention includes a method for treating an individual suffering from decompression sickness, a gas mixture that can be used to treat the individual, and an apparatus that can be used to administer the gas mixture. The method includes administering a gas mixture of oxygen and a therapeutically effective ... 08/17/06 - 20060180149 - A respiratory aid system and method A system and method is disclosed for the provision of assisted breathing by the delivery of a controlled pressurized airflow to the pulmonary airway of a user with breathing disorders. The system comprises a source of compressed respiratory gas, a user nasal interface unit including at least one Venturi device ... 06/22/06 - 20060130833 - Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea and snoring are treated by administering a sedative or hypnotic drug, including barbiturates and antihistamines. ... 05/25/06 - 20060107953 - Measurement of a fluid parameter in a pressure support system A pressure support system has a motor, a switching element that supplies power to motor windings, and a blower coupled to the motor. Rotation of the blower elevates a pressure of fluid in a patient circuit coupled to an outlet of the blower. A rotational speed controller maintains the motor ... 05/11/06 - 20060096596 - Wearable system for positive airway pressure therapy Apparatus for providing positive airway pressure therapy comprising a mask adapted for the delivery of pressurized air to maintain positive airway pressure in a patient's airway and an air pump system comprising a plurality of pump elements adapted to supply pressurized air to the mask, wherein the air pump system ... 03/30/06 - 20060065270 - Gas flow control method in a blower based ventilation system The invention is directed to a system and method for controlling the flow of gas from a medical ventilator into a patient's lungs. The control system provides for a non-linear feedforward controller to correct for disturbances caused by back pressure at the outlet of the blower of the medical ventilator. ... 03/23/06 - 20060060197 - Linear compressor Disclosed herein is a linear compressor. In the present invention, an edge of a loop pipe, which is inserted into an outer exhale cover is inclined. It takes effect in enhancing reliability of the product and its assembling capacity, not to clog the edge of the loop pipe by an ... 03/23/06 - 20060060196 - Muffler of linear compressor Disclosed herein is a muffler of a linear compressor. In the present invention, a center of an entry pipe of the muffler is in line with that of an inhale port of a piston. Therefore, a flow loss occurred when fluid is inhaled into the inhale port from the entry ... 03/23/06 - 20060060195 - Linear compressor Disclosed herein is a linear compressor. In the present invention, the configuration that a sealing protrusion is protruded in a sealing part of a cylinder toward an exhale cover leads line contact with the exhale cover and the sealing protrusion of the sealing part. Even though small power is applied ... 02/02/06 - 20060021618 - Administration of cpap treatment pressure in presence of apnea CPAP treatment apparatus is disclosed having a controllable flow generator (34, 38, 40) operable to produce breathable gas at a treatment pressure elevated above atmosphere to a patient by a delivery tube (32) coupled to a mask (30) having connection with a patient's airway. A sensor (44, 50, 56, 58) ... 01/19/06 - 20060011198 - Respiratory aid apparatus and method A system and method are disclosed for the provision of assisted breathing by the delivery of a controlled pressurized Airflow to the pulmonary airway of a user with breathing disorders. The system comprises a source of compressed respiratory gas (112), a user interface unit (115) including at least one Venturi ... 10/27/05 - 20050235993 - Ventilator, in particular cpap device comprising an illumination device The present invention relates to a respiratory apparatus, in particular a CPAP-apparatus. The apparatus comprises an illumination device for illuminating a display or operating members, and a controller connected with the illumination device for switching the illumination on and off. The apparatus moreover comprises a sensor likewise connected with the ... 10/27/05 - 20050235992 - Nasal devices A nasal delivery device (11) for delivering substance to a nasal airway (1) of a subject, comprising: first and second nosepiece units (17, 19), each including a nosepiece (21, 23) for fitting to respective nostrils of a subject; at least one substance supply unit (13, 15) for supplying substance for ... 10/06/05 - 20050217673 - Double-ended blower and volutes therefor A double-ended variable speed blower for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) ventilation of patients includes two impellers in the gas flow path that cooperatively pressurize gas to desired pressure and flow characteristics. Thus, the double-ended blower can provide faster pressure response and desired flow characteristics over a narrower range of ... 10/06/05 - 20050217672 - Combined gas flow generator & control valve housing in a ventilator A ventilator for supplying breathable gas to the airway of a patient with a respiratory disorder, comprising: a gas flow generator, such as an electric fan, for generating a flow of said breathable gas to the patient, said gas flow generator comprising a gas flow generator chamber provided with a ... 10/06/05 - 20050217671 - Method for continuous measurement of flux of gases in the lungs during breathing A method of calculating the flux of any gas (x) in a CBC circuit for a ventilated or a spontaneous breathing subject, for example said gas(x) being; a) an anesthetic such as but limited to; i)N2O; ii) sevoflurane; iii) isoflurane; iv) halothane; v) desflurame; or the like b) Oxygen; c) ... 09/29/05 - 20050211245 - Methods, devices and formulations for targeted endobronchial therapy The present invention provides an improved means of treating tracheobronchitis, bronchiectasis and pneumonia in the nosocomial patient, preferably with aerosolized anti gram-positive and anti-gram negative antibiotics administered in combination or in seriatim in reliably sufficient amounts for therapeutic effect. In one aspect, the invention assures this result when aerosol is ... 09/01/05 - 20050188990 - Multifunctional integrated filter and breathing conduit A device for use in constructing a breathing circuit has at least a first tube and a filter; the filter has a proximal and a distal end; the first tube is attached to the filter distal end. A second tube can be attached to the filter proximal end, wherein the ... 09/01/05 - 20050188989 - Air assistance apparatus providing fast rise and fall of pressure within one patient's breath An apparatus to deliver air to a patient through a mask, including an air blower (33) where the impeller (5) is rotated by an electromotor including a rotor (3) and a stator (8), the stator having at least three sectors (8a, 8b and 8c), the rotation of the rotor being ... 08/11/05 - 20050172965 - Breathing device The breathing device (10) has an inner section (14) having an inlet (32) defined therein. The section (14) has a motor (20), a fan (24) and a processor (22) disposed therein and the section (14) has an outlet (34) defined therein. The outlet (34) is in fluid communication with the ... 08/04/05 - 20050166920 - Apparatus to assist a patient's breathing with a variable ramp period to rise to treatment pressure An apparatus (1) to assist a patient's respiration by delivering air to a patient through a mask (20), including a ramp module (10) connected to a control unit (2) to provide the control unit with a pressure value PM at mask (20), so that when apparatus (1) starts functioning, the ... 07/14/05 - 20050150493 - Breathing device A breathing device for assisting patients to breathe by maintaining positive airway pressure during the breathing cycle comprises, in fluid communication, a breathing channel (2) and an exhaust channel (4) extending from a junction therebetween. A gas inlet channel (8) is arranged, so as in use, to introduce gas into ... 07/07/05 - 20050145247 - Gas delivery, evacuation and respiratory monitoring system and method A gas delivery, evacuation and respiratory monitoring system comprises a face mask having an inflow flapper valve and a fresh-gas inflow tube and an exhaust-gas outflow tube and a gas sampling tube, a fresh gas source and an exhaust-gas scavenging system, a fresh gas supply tube operative coupling the fresh ... 06/09/05 - 20050121033 - Respiratory monitoring during gas delivery A method and apparatus for monitoring a patient's respiratory status during the delivery of gases, such as supplemental oxygen. In one embodiment, a conduit carries a continuous flow of gas to an airway of a patient over a plurality of respiratory cycles and a gas flow characteristic of the gas ... 06/02/05 - 20050115564 - Portable drag compressor powered mechanical ventilator A ventilator device and system comprising a rotating compressor, preferably a drag compressor, which, at the beginning of each inspiratory ventilation phase, is accelerated to a sufficient speed to deliver the desired inspiratory gas flow, and is subsequently stopped or decelerated to a basal flow level to permit the expiratory ... ### FreshPatents.com Support - Terms & Conditions |