IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0493168
(2002-11-13)
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등록번호 |
US-7335157
(2008-02-26)
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국제출원번호 |
PCT/US02/036566
(2002-11-13)
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§371/§102 date |
20040420
(20040420)
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국제공개번호 |
WO03/043560
(2003-05-30)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Czupich,Ted W.
- Gryn,Felix J.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
Caesar, Rivise, Bernstein, Cohen & Pokotilow, Ltd.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
4 인용 특허 :
8 |
초록
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A humidifier module for use with a thermal support apparatus including an air passageway includes a water reservoir and a vapor chamber. A heater is associated with the vapor chamber to generate vapor to humidify air in the air passageway. The humidifier module is movable between a first position co
A humidifier module for use with a thermal support apparatus including an air passageway includes a water reservoir and a vapor chamber. A heater is associated with the vapor chamber to generate vapor to humidify air in the air passageway. The humidifier module is movable between a first position coupled to the thermal support apparatus and a second position spaced apart from the first position.
대표청구항
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We claim: 1. A humidifier module for use with a thermal support apparatus including an air passageway, the humidifier module comprising: a housing movable between a use position coupled to the thermal support apparatus and a second position spaced apart from the thermal support apparatus, the housi
We claim: 1. A humidifier module for use with a thermal support apparatus including an air passageway, the humidifier module comprising: a housing movable between a use position coupled to the thermal support apparatus and a second position spaced apart from the thermal support apparatus, the housing comprising exterior walls, at least one interior wall dividing the housing into a first interior chamber and a second interior chamber, a passageway extending between the first and second interior chambers, said first and second interior chambers in constant fluid communication via said passageway, and an outlet port in fluid communication with the second chamber and the air passageway when the housing is in the use position, and a heat source positioned in the second chamber to heat the fluid in the second chamber; said humidifier further comprising a first mount portion configured to engage a second mount portion coupled to the thermal support apparatus, the first and second mount portions in communication with the humidifier module and the thermal support apparatus when the humidifier module is in the use position, wherein the first mount portion includes the outlet port and the second mount portion includes a vapor passageway in fluid communication with the air passageway and the outlet port. 2. The humidifier module of claim 1 in combination with the thermal-support apparatus comprising a base and a patient support supported by the base, the base including the air passageway to permit circulation of air through the thermal support apparatus. 3. The humidifier module of claim 2 wherein the interior wall includes a first panel and a second panel spaced apart from the first panel to define a gap therebetween. 4. The humidifier module of claim 3, further comprising an insulator positioned in the gap between the first and second panels. 5. The humidifier module of claim 3, further comprising an insulator positioned in the gap between the first and second panels. 6. The humidifier module of claim 1 wherein the first chamber has a volume greater than the volume of the second chamber. 7. The humidifier module of claim 6 wherein the heat source is movable with the housing when the housing moves between the use position and the second position. 8. The humidifier module of claim 7 in combination with the thermal support apparatus comprising a base and a patient support supported by the base, the base including the air passageway to permit circulation of air through the thermal support apparatus. 9. The humidifier module of claim 7 further comprising an interior wall separating the first and second chambers and including a first panel and a second panel spaced apart from the first panel to define a gap therebetween. 10. The humidifier module of claim 9 further comprising an insulator positioned in the gap between the first and second panels. 11. The humidifier module of claim 6 in combination with the thermal support apparatus including the air passageway and a manifold assembly including an electrical service connector, and a connector assembly configured to mate with the manifold assembly and establish electrical communication between the heat source and the electrical service connector when the humidifier module is in the use position. 12. The humidifier module of claim 11 in combination with the thermal-support apparatus comprising a base and a patient support supported by the base, the base including the air passageway to permit circulation of air through the thermal support apparatus. 13. The humidifier module of claim 1 wherein the housing further includes a second interior wall cooperating with the first interior wall to define a space therebetween and between the first and second interior chambers. 14. The humidifier module of claim 13 in combination with a thermal support apparatus comprising a base and a patient support supported by the base, the base including the air passageway to permit circulation of air through the thermal support apparatus, the humidifier module comprising a plurality of exterior walls defining the housing, the housing configured to be removably coupled to the thermal support apparatus, the heat source being movable with the housing. 15. The humidifier module of claim 1 wherein the humidifier module includes a fluid inlet port communicating with the housing and accessible by a caregiver when the humidifier module is in the second or fill position. 16. The humidifier module of claim 1 wherein when the humidifier module is in the second position the humidifier module is supported by the thermal support apparatus, and the humidifier module is further movable to a third position spaced apart from the thermal support apparatus and the heat source is removable from the second chamber and accessible by a caregiver. 17. The humidifier module of claim 1, further comprising a cover to selectively cover the top of the housing, the cover being removable to permit a caregiver to access at least one chamber. 18. The humidifier module of claim 1, the second interior chamber further comprising a container bottom, wherein said passageway providing constant fluid communication between said first and second interior chambers continuously permits fluid to pass from said first interior chamber onto the container bottom of said second interior chamber. 19. A humidifier module for use with a thermal support apparatus including an air passageway, the humidifier module comprising: a housing movable between a use position coupled to the thermal support apparatus and a second position spaced apart from the thermal support apparatus, the housing comprising exterior walls, at least one interior wall dividing the housing into a first interior chamber and a second interior chamber, a passageway extending between the first and second interior chambers, said first and second interior chambers in constant fluid communication via said passageway, and an outlet port in fluid communication with the second chamber and the air passageway when the housing is in the use position, and a heat source positioned in the second chamber to heat the fluid in the second chamber; wherein the second position is a fill position permitting filling of the first chamber with a fluid for heating by the heater to supply humidified air to a patient support provided on the thermal support apparatus, and further comprising a connector coupled to the thermal support apparatus and configured to be coupled to an electrical power source, the connector including a vapor passageway extending between the housing and the air passageway, the vapor passageway providing the only fluid communication between the air passageway and the humidifier module. 20. The humidifier module of claim 19 in combination with a thermal-support apparatus comprising a base and a patient support supported by the base, the base including the air passageway to permit circulation of air through the thermal support apparatus, the housing including a plurality of exterior walls, the heater coupled to the housing to move therewith. 21. A humidifier module for use with a thermal support apparatus including an air passageway, the humidifier module comprising: a housing movable between a use position coupled to the thermal support apparatus and a second position spaced apart from the thermal support apparatus, the housing comprising exterior walls, at least one interior wall dividing the housing into a first interior chamber and a second interior chamber, a passageway extending between the first and second interior chambers, said first and second interior chambers in constant fluid communication via said passageway, and an outlet port in fluid communication with the second chamber and the air passageway when the housing is in the use position, and a heat source positioned in the second chamber to heat the fluid in the second chamber; wherein the second position is a fill position permitting filling of the first chamber with a fluid for heating by the heater to supply humidified air to a patient support provided on the thermal support apparatus, and a manifold coupled to the thermal support apparatus and configured to be coupled to an electrical power source, the manifold including a vapor passageway extending between the second chamber and the air passageway, the heat source comprising a heater for heating the fluid, the heater including an electrical connector that couples to the manifold to receive power from the electrical power source when the housing is in the use position. 22. The humidifier module of claim 21 in combination with a thermal-support apparatus comprising a base and a patient support supported by the base, the base including the air passageway to permit circulation of air through the thermal support apparatus, the housing including a plurality of exterior walls. 23. A humidifier module for use with a thermal support apparatus including an air passageway, the humidifier module comprising: a housing movable between a use position coupled to the thermal support apparatus and a second position spaced apart from the thermal support apparatus, the housing comprising exterior walls, at least one interior wall dividing the housing into a first interior chamber and a second interior chamber, a passageway extending between the first and second interior chambers, said first and second interior chambers in constant fluid communication via said passageway, and an outlet port in fluid communication with the second chamber and the air passageway when the housing is in the use position, and a heat source positioned in the second chamber to heat the fluid in the second chamber; said humidifier further comprising a first mount portion configured to engage a second mount portion coupled to the thermal support apparatus, the first and second mount portions in communication with the humidifier module and the thermal support apparatus when the humidifier module is in the use position, wherein the first mount portion includes an electrical connector and the second mount includes an electrical coupling, the electrical coupling in electrical communication with the electrical connector and the heat source when the humidifier module is in the use position. 24. The humidifier module of claim 23 wherein the electrical connector and the electrical coupling are spaced apart when the humidifier is in the second, non-use position to prevent electrical communication between the electrical connector and the electrical coupling. 25. A humidifier module for use with a thermal support apparatus including an air passageway, the humidifier module comprising: a housing movable between a use position coupled to the thermal support apparatus and a second position spaced apart from the thermal support apparatus, the housing comprising exterior walls, at least one interior wall dividing-the housing into a first interior chamber and a second interior chamber, a passageway extending between the first and second interior chambers, said first and second interior chambers in constant fluid communication via said passageway, and an outlet port in fluid communication with the second chamber and the air passageway when the housing is in the use position, and a heat source positioned in the second chamber to heat the fluid in the second chamber; wherein the thermal support apparatus is formed to include a recess configured to receive the humidifier module in the use position, and at least a portion of the humidifier module is in the recess when the humidifier module is in the second position. 26. The humidifier module of claim 25 further comprising a cover to close the top of the humidifier module, the cover having an inlet port for receiving a fluid in the first interior chamber, wherein the inlet port is accessible when the humidifier module is in the second position. 27. A humidifier module for use with a thermal support apparatus including an air passageway, the humidifier module comprising: a housing movable between a use position coupled to the thermal support apparatus and a second position spaced apart from the thermal support apparatus, the housing comprising exterior walls, at least one interior wall dividing the housing into a first interior chamber and a second interior chamber, a passageway extending between the first and second interior chambers, said first and second interior chambers in constant fluid communication via said passageway, and an outlet port in fluid communication with the second chamber and the air passageway when the housing is in the use position, and a heat source positioned in the second chamber to heat the fluid in the second chamber; wherein the thermal support is formed to include a recess to receive the humidifier module, the humidifier module further comprising a carrier tray sized to removably receive the housing, the carrier tray adapted to be slidable relative to the thermal support to move the humidifier module between the use position and the second position. 28. The humidifier module of claim 27 wherein the carrier tray includes a first engagement surface adapted to engage a second engagement surface on the thermal support to inhibit movement of the humidifier module from at least one of the use or second positions. 29. The humidifier module of claim 28 wherein the carrier tray slides in a recess formed in the thermal support apparatus. 30. A humidifier module for use with a thermal support apparatus including an air passageway, the humidifier module comprising: a housing movable between a use position coupled to the thermal support apparatus and a second position spaced apart from the thermal support apparatus, the housing comprising exterior walls, at least one interior wall dividing the housing into a first interior chamber and a second interior chamber, a passageway extending between the first and second interior chambers, said first and second interior chambers in constant fluid communication via said passageway, and an outlet port in fluid communication with the second chamber and the air passageway when the housing is in the use position, and a heat source positioned in the second chamber to heat the fluid in the second chamber; further comprising an actuator coupled to the outlet port configured to selectively actuate a valve fluidly coupled to a vapor passageway between the second chamber and the air passageway to permit fluid flow in a first direction when the housing is in the use position and to inhibit flow in a second direction from the air passageway through the vapor passageway when the housing is spaced apart from the use position. 31. The humidifier module of claim 30 wherein the valve includes an edge surrounding an opening in communication with the outlet port and a plurality of flaps extending from the edge into the opening, the flaps being movable between a closed position wherein the flaps close the valve and an opened position wherein the valve-actuating extension engages the flaps to permit fluid communication between the humidifier module and the air passageway.
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