Patent classifications
A61M2202/0085
PATIENT INTERFACE AND COMPONENT DETECTION, MONITORING AND REPLACEMENT
A method for determining that a patient interface component comprising a vent has been replaced between therapy sessions of treatment of sleep disordered breathing, the method comprising: acquiring or receiving first vent flow rate data representing one or more estimated first vent flow rates of gas through a first vent of a patient interface in use during a first therapy session; acquiring or receiving second vent flow rate data representing one or more estimated second vent flow rates of gas through a second vent of a patient interface in use during a second therapy session after the first therapy session; and identifying, by comparison of the second vent flow rate data to the first vent flow rate data, a difference in resistance to flow through the first vent than through the second vent indicating that the second vent is not the same vent as the first vent.
PATIENT INTERFACE AND COMPONENT DETECTION, MONITORING AND REPLACEMENT
A method for determining that a patient interface component comprising a vent has been replaced between therapy sessions of treatment of sleep disordered breathing, the method comprising: acquiring or receiving first vent flow rate data representing one or more estimated first vent flow rates of gas through a first vent of a patient interface in use during a first therapy session; acquiring or receiving second vent flow rate data representing one or more estimated second vent flow rates of gas through a second vent of a patient interface in use during a second therapy session after the first therapy session; and identifying, by comparison of the second vent flow rate data to the first vent flow rate data, a difference in resistance to flow through the first vent than through the second vent indicating that the second vent is not the same vent as the first vent.
PATIENT INTERFACE WITH MOVABLE FRAME
A patient interface may include a plenum chamber pressurisable to a therapeutic pressure; a seal-forming structure constructed and arranged to form a seal with a region of the patient's face; a positioning and stabilising structure to provide an elastic force to hold the seal-forming structure on the patient's head, the positioning and stabilising structure may include a tie; a vent structure; a decoupling structure configured to provide a fluid connection between the plenum chamber and an air circuit for the flow of air at the therapeutic pressure for breathing by the patient; and a frame having at least one tie attachment structure to receive the tie, wherein the frame is configured to be resiliently movable in any direction having at least one of a component parallel to the patient's sagittal plane, a component parallel to the patient's coronal plane, a component parallel to the patient's Frankfort horizontal plane.
PATIENT INTERFACE WITH MOVABLE FRAME
A patient interface may include a plenum chamber pressurisable to a therapeutic pressure; a seal-forming structure constructed and arranged to form a seal with a region of the patient's face; a positioning and stabilising structure to provide an elastic force to hold the seal-forming structure on the patient's head, the positioning and stabilising structure may include a tie; a vent structure; a decoupling structure configured to provide a fluid connection between the plenum chamber and an air circuit for the flow of air at the therapeutic pressure for breathing by the patient; and a frame having at least one tie attachment structure to receive the tie, wherein the frame is configured to be resiliently movable in any direction having at least one of a component parallel to the patient's sagittal plane, a component parallel to the patient's coronal plane, a component parallel to the patient's Frankfort horizontal plane.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY SYSTEM AND APPARATUS
Described is a respiratory therapy system that comprises a respiratory therapy apparatus that is configured to provide a flow of breathable gas at, at least a first pressure and a second pressure to a patient. The respiratory therapy apparatus comprises a flow generator configured to provide the flow of breathable gas, a controller, coupled to a trigger sensor, to control respiratory therapy apparatus operations, a breathing conduit assembly that conveys the breathable gas to a patient via a patient interface, a trigger that produces a signal detectable by the trigger sensor. The controller is configured to control the flow generator to provide the flow of breathable gas at, at least the first pressure or the second pressure based on detection of the signal from the trigger.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY SYSTEM AND APPARATUS
Described is a respiratory therapy system that comprises a respiratory therapy apparatus that is configured to provide a flow of breathable gas at, at least a first pressure and a second pressure to a patient. The respiratory therapy apparatus comprises a flow generator configured to provide the flow of breathable gas, a controller, coupled to a trigger sensor, to control respiratory therapy apparatus operations, a breathing conduit assembly that conveys the breathable gas to a patient via a patient interface, a trigger that produces a signal detectable by the trigger sensor. The controller is configured to control the flow generator to provide the flow of breathable gas at, at least the first pressure or the second pressure based on detection of the signal from the trigger.
OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR WITH REMOVABLE SIEVE BED CANISTER ASSEMBLY
An oxygen concentrator may have a compressor to feed a feed gas for sieve bed(s) via a first manifold, an accumulator to receive enriched air from the bed(s) via a second manifold. It may include an outer housing for the manifolds, the compressor, and the accumulator. The housing may include an access portal to a compartment therein, for removably receiving the bed(s) as a canister assembly. The first manifold may be adjacent to the compartment and have inlet coupling(s) for removably coupling respectively with inlet(s) of the canister assembly. The inlet coupling(s) may each have a first central axis. The second manifold may be adjacent to the compartment and have outlet coupling(s) for removably coupling respectively with outlet(s) of the canister assembly. The outlet coupling(s) may each having a second central axis. The first and second central axes may form any one of an obtuse, acute, or right angle.
OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR WITH REMOVABLE SIEVE BED CANISTER ASSEMBLY
An oxygen concentrator may have a compressor to feed a feed gas for sieve bed(s) via a first manifold, an accumulator to receive enriched air from the bed(s) via a second manifold. It may include an outer housing for the manifolds, the compressor, and the accumulator. The housing may include an access portal to a compartment therein, for removably receiving the bed(s) as a canister assembly. The first manifold may be adjacent to the compartment and have inlet coupling(s) for removably coupling respectively with inlet(s) of the canister assembly. The inlet coupling(s) may each have a first central axis. The second manifold may be adjacent to the compartment and have outlet coupling(s) for removably coupling respectively with outlet(s) of the canister assembly. The outlet coupling(s) may each having a second central axis. The first and second central axes may form any one of an obtuse, acute, or right angle.
NATURAL BREATHING FULL FACE MASK
A patient interface comprising a cushion having a nasal plenum chamber, an oral plenum chamber, and a passage formed between the nasal and oral plenum chambers. The passage is configured to allow airflow to pass between the nasal and oral plenum chambers. The cushion also includes a valve including valve body and an adjustment structure that is positioned between the nasal chamber and the oral chamber and is movable relative to the valve body. The adjustment structure is movable between an open position that is configured to allow airflow between the nasal plenum chamber and the oral plenum chamber, and a closed position configured to limit airflow between the nasal plenum chamber and the oral plenum chamber. The adjustment structure is configured to allow airflow through a nasal vent in the closed position and is configured to limit airflow through the nasal vent in the open position.
NATURAL BREATHING FULL FACE MASK
A patient interface comprising a cushion having a nasal plenum chamber, an oral plenum chamber, and a passage formed between the nasal and oral plenum chambers. The passage is configured to allow airflow to pass between the nasal and oral plenum chambers. The cushion also includes a valve including valve body and an adjustment structure that is positioned between the nasal chamber and the oral chamber and is movable relative to the valve body. The adjustment structure is movable between an open position that is configured to allow airflow between the nasal plenum chamber and the oral plenum chamber, and a closed position configured to limit airflow between the nasal plenum chamber and the oral plenum chamber. The adjustment structure is configured to allow airflow through a nasal vent in the closed position and is configured to limit airflow through the nasal vent in the open position.