WO2007092634A3 - Nasal comfort devices and methods - Google Patents

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WO2007092634A3
WO2007092634A3 PCT/US2007/003625 US2007003625W WO2007092634A3 WO 2007092634 A3 WO2007092634 A3 WO 2007092634A3 US 2007003625 W US2007003625 W US 2007003625W WO 2007092634 A3 WO2007092634 A3 WO 2007092634A3
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evaporative surface
methods
nasal
reservoir
comfort devices
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Frank L Christy
Stephen C Keiser
Richard L Miller
Benjamin Powers
Peter H Swai
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Frank L Christy
Stephen C Keiser
Richard L Miller
Benjamin Powers
Peter H Swai
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    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/06—Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
    • A61M16/0666—Nasal cannulas or tubing
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/10—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
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    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
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    • A62B9/00—Component parts for respiratory or breathing apparatus
    • A62B9/003—Means for influencing the temperature or humidity of the breathing gas
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    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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    • A61M16/10—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
    • A61M16/14—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours by mixing different fluids, one of them being in a liquid phase
    • A61M16/16—Devices to humidify the respiration air
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    • A61M16/10—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
    • A61M16/14—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours by mixing different fluids, one of them being in a liquid phase
    • A61M16/18—Vaporising devices for anaesthetic preparations
    • A61M16/183—Filling systems
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    • A61M2205/00—General characteristics of the apparatus
    • A61M2205/02—General characteristics of the apparatus characterised by a particular materials
    • A61M2205/0216—Materials providing elastic properties, e.g. for facilitating deformation and avoid breaking
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    • A61M2209/00—Ancillary equipment
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Abstract

A nasal comfort device provides humidified air to the nasal passages of a user. The device, which is attachable to a user's face, may include an evaporative surface and a reservoir that is fluidically connected to the evaporative surface. The reservoir may be positioned remotely from the evaporative surface and connected to the evaporative surface with a conduit. A support structure may include one or more support arms which maintain the evaporative surface below the nose. In some embodiments, the device may filter air instead of, or in addition to, humidifying the air. Medications or other agents may be included in the liquid being evaporated or on the evaporative surface.
PCT/US2007/003625 2006-02-09 2007-02-09 Nasal comfort devices and methods WO2007092634A2 (en)

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