Conduit with heated wick

Details Conduit with heated wick Conduit with heated wick

2003-10-14

2011-10-18

Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas

C128S200240, C128S204170, C128S204180, C128S201130, C128S206140, C128S200180, C128S203170, C128S203260, C128S203270, C128S205120

Reexamination Certificate

active

08037882

ABSTRACT:
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 reduces the risk of collected water being passed to the patient and causing choking fits or discomfit. It is preferred that the heated wick lies freely in the conduit to settle at low points in the conduit where condensation may collect.

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