Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Inhaled gas heated or humidified by exhaled gas
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-14
2005-06-14
Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Inhaled gas heated or humidified by exhaled gas
C128S203160, C128S203170, C261S101000, C261S104000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06904911
ABSTRACT:
A disposable active humidifier for the mechanical ventilation of a patient, which has the particularity that it comprises a cartridge which forms a humidification chamber which is delimited by an inlet and by an outlet and can be interposed in the ventilation circuit. The cartridge has an interspace which is externally delimited by a heat exchange surface and is internally delimited by a hydrophobic membrane which surrounds the humidification chamber. A humidification fluid, originating from a bottle or bag, can be introduced in the interspace.
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Dawson Glenn K.
Erezo Darwin P
Fulwider Patton Lee & Utecht LLP
Mallinckrodt Inc.
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