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Interface apparatus identification system and method and differentiating feature therefor
US8997736B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8997736-B2 |
| Application number | US-200913131630-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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An interface apparatus identification system for a respiration machine such as, for example, a medical ventilator, includes a detection element which is adapted to communicate with the ventilator, a patient interface assembly including a patient interface apparatus for delivering a flow of gas from the ventilator to an airway of a patient, and a differentiating feature which is incorporated into the patient interface assembly. The patient interface apparatus is selected from a predetermined category such as, for example, a specific make or brand. The differentiating feature is detectable by the detection element to distinguish patient interface apparatus that fall within the predetermined category from those that do not. Operation of the respiration machine in conjunction with the patient interface apparatus is dependent upon detection of the differentiating feature by the detection element. An associated identification method is also disclosed.
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What is claimed is: 1. An interface apparatus identification method comprising steps of: (a) providing a patient interface assembly, the patient interface assembly comprising: (1) a patient interface apparatus adapted to deliver a flow of gas to an airway of a patient, the patient interface apparatus being selected from a predetermined category, (2) a detection element adapted to communicate with a respiration machine, the detection element comprising a photo eye adapted to det…
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- What does patent US8997736B2 cover?
- An interface apparatus identification system for a respiration machine such as, for example, a medical ventilator, includes a detection element which is adapted to communicate with the ventilator, a patient interface assembly including a patient interface apparatus for delivering a flow of gas from the ventilator to an airway of a patient, and a differentiating feature which is incorporated int…
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- Smith David W, Koninkl Philips Nv
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61M16/06. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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