Apparatus for supplying breathable gas

Details Apparatus for supplying breathable gas Apparatus for supplying breathable gas

2004-11-10

2009-08-11

Yu, Justine R (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure

C128S205240, C128S204210, C128S204220

Reexamination Certificate

active

07571725

ABSTRACT:
A sub-housing received within a housing of an apparatus for supplying breathable gas, includes a gas flow path between a gas inlet and a gas outlet and an impeller in fluid communication between the gas inlet and the gas outlet. The impeller is structured and configured to be releasably engaged with a shaft associated with an electric motor that is disposed exterior to the housing, whereby rotation of the shaft causes rotation of the impeller.

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