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Multiple function airway adapter
Assignee: Respironics Inc
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Filing: 1996-07-15
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Granted: 1998-08-04
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Expires: 2016-07-15
Abstract
Abstract An integrated airway adapter capable of monitoring CO 2 concentration in real time, breath by breath using infrared absorption techniques and monitoring respiratory flow with differential pressure flowmeters under diverse inlet conditions through improved sensor configurations which minimize phase lag and dead space within the airway adapter.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott A. Kofoed
- 👤 Joseph A. Orr
- 👤 David R. Rich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:14
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/01; G01N21/03; G01N21/05; A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/08; A61B5/083; G01F; G01F1/00; G01F1/05; G01F1/34; G01F1/36; G01F1/40; G01F1/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
An integrated airway adapter having a CO 2 concentration monitoring function and a differential pressure measurement function for determining respiratory gas flow, said integrated airway adapter comprising: a housing having a bore and a longitudinal axis; a first pressure port and a second pressure port for detecting a pressure differential in said respiratory gas flow created within said housing wherein at least one of said first pressure port and said second pressure port is disposed within at least one platform extending into said bore, said first pressure port longitudinal spaced from said second pressure port; a structure deposed between said first pressure port and said second pressure port for creating said pressure differential within said bore; a detection chamber within said housing; a pair of windows located on opposing sides of said detection chamber and aligned along an optical path traversing the detection chamber; each of said windows being optically compatible to allow a beam of infrared radiation originating on one side of said detection chamber to traverse a gas in said sampling chamber to be received by a detecting system to determine CO 2 concentration in said gas; and said first pressure port located adjacent to a first side of said detection chamber; and said second pressure port located adjacent to an opposing side of said detection chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
An integrated airway adapter having a CO 2 concentration monitoring function and a differential pressure measurement function for determining respiratory gas flow, said integrated airway adapter comprising: a housing having a bore and a longitudinal axis; a first pressure port and a second pressure port for detecting a pressure differential in said respiratory gas flow created within said housing wherein at least one of said first pressure port and said second pressure port is disposed within at least one platform extending into said bore, said first pressure port longitudinal spaced from said second pressure port; a structure deposed between said first pressure port and said second pressure port for creating said pressure differential within said bore; a detection chamber within said housing; a pair of windows located on opposing sides of said detection chamber and aligned along an optical path traversing the detection chamber; each of said windows being optically compatible to allow a beam of infrared radiation originating on one side of said detection chamber to traverse a gas in said sampling chamber to be received by a detecting system to determine CO 2 concentration in said gas; and said first pressure port located adjacent to a first side of said detection chamber; and said second pressure port located adjacent to an opposing side of said detection chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 1, wherein said first and second pressure ports face substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said tubular housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 1, wherein said windows are fabricated from a segment of infrared radiation transmitting polymer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 3, wherein said infrared radiation transmitting polymer is malleable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 1, wherein said at least one platform has a restriction member disposed thereon which is oriented with a face surface substantially perpendicular to a direction of said respiratory gas flow.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 5, wherein said restriction member includes a planar disk shape member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 1, wherein said at least one strut is tapered toward one end of said detection chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 1, wherein at least one of said first strut and said second strut has a restriction member disposed thereon which is oriented with a face surface substantially perpendicular to a direction of said respiratory gas flow.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 1, wherein said at least one platform is tapered toward one end of said sampling chamber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
193 words
An integrated airway adapter having a CO 2 concentration monitoring function and a differential pressure measurement function for determining respiratory gas flow, said integrated airway adapter comprising: a housing having a bore and a longitudinal axis; a first pressure port and a second pressure port for detecting a pressure differential in said respiratory gas flow created within said housing; a structure deposed between said first pressure port and said second pressure port for creating said pressure differential within said bore, said first pressure port longitudinal spaced from said second pressure port; a detection chamber within said housing; a pair of windows located on opposing sides of said detection chamber and aligned along an optical path traversing the detection chamber; each of said windows being optically compatible to allow a beam of infrared radiation originating on one side of said detection chamber to traverse a gas in said sampling chamber to be received by a detecting system to determine CO 2 concentration in said gas; and said first pressure port and said second pressure port located proximate one another and one of said first and second pressure port located adjacent to said detection chamber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
193 words
An integrated airway adapter having a CO 2 concentration monitoring function and a differential pressure measurement function for determining respiratory gas flow, said integrated airway adapter comprising: a housing having a bore and a longitudinal axis; a first pressure port and a second pressure port for detecting a pressure differential in said respiratory gas flow created within said housing; a structure deposed between said first pressure port and said second pressure port for creating said pressure differential within said bore, said first pressure port longitudinal spaced from said second pressure port; a detection chamber within said housing; a pair of windows located on opposing sides of said detection chamber and aligned along an optical path traversing the detection chamber; each of said windows being optically compatible to allow a beam of infrared radiation originating on one side of said detection chamber to traverse a gas in said sampling chamber to be received by a detecting system to determine CO 2 concentration in said gas; and said first pressure port and said second pressure port located proximate one another and one of said first and second pressure port located adjacent to said detection chamber.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 10, wherein said first and second pressure ports face substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said tubular housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 10, wherein said windows are fabricated from a segment of infrared radiation transmitting polymer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 10, wherein said structure for creating said pressure differential comprises at least one strut with a least one of said first pressure port and second pressure port disposed therein.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
174 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 10, further comprising a strut diametrically disposed and longitudinally extending within said tubular housing bore, said strut having a first end face, a second end face, a first side face, a second side face, an axial length along the longitudinal axis of said tubular housing, and material affixed thereto to restrict said respiratory gas flow through said tubular housing; first and second longitudinally spaced notches in said strut located proximate said longitudinal axis of said tubular housing for allowing said respiratory gas flow thereinto, said fist notch extending from said first end face axially inward into said strut and from said first side face to said second side face, said second notch extending from said second end face axially inward into said strut and from said first side face to said second side face; and said first and second pressure ports respectively opening into said first and second notch means from first and second lumens contained within said strut and extending to the exterior of said tubular housing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 14, wherein said first and second longitudinally spaced notches in said strut each include a curved back wall surface portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 15, wherein said first and second notches extend longitudinally into said strut at least as far as the longitudinally innermost extents of said first and second pressure ports.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
40 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 14, wherein said notches have a height perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said tubular housing less than or equal to about four-tenths of the height of said strut, taken in the same direction.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
35 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 14, wherein said strut has a cross-sectional area of at least about ten percent of that of the bore of said tubular housing at the location of said strut.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 14, wherein said bore of said tubular housing is constricted adjacent the bore wall proximate the location of a portion of said strut.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
28 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 19, wherein said constriction of said bore comprises a reduction in bore diameter proximate the location of a portion of said strut.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
36 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 14, wherein said tubular housing bore proximate one longitudinal extent of said strut is greater in diameter than said tubular housing bore proximate the other longitudinal extent of said strut.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
22 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 14, wherein said strut includes first and second longitudinal ends oriented perpendicular to said longitudinal axis.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 14, wherein the first and second longitudinal ends of said strut are rounded.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 14, wherein said bore of said tubular housing is constricted between said first and second pressure ports.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
26 words
The integrated airway adapter of claim 24, wherein said constriction is provided by said material and comprises transversely oriented lands extending laterally outwardly from said strut.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-08-03 | 2002-02-02 | 2002-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-08-03 | 2006-02-02 | 2006-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-08-03 | 2010-02-02 | 2010-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |