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Storage system for an apparatus that delivers breathable gas to a patient

a technology for storing systems and apparatuses, applied in the field of apparatuses that deliver breathable gas to patients, can solve the problems of reducing the effectiveness of therapy, difficult to store apparatuses in a relatively concealed or unobtrusive location, and inconvenient or difficult to transport apparatuses from one location to the next, etc., to facilitate the transport and/or convenient storage of apparatuses.

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-01
RESMED LTD
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[0004] One aspect of the invention is directed towards a storage system for an apparatus to deliver breathable gas to a patient that facilitates the transport and / or convenient storage of the apparatus.

Problems solved by technology

The quantity, size, and / or shape of the various components of the apparatus often make it inconvenient or difficult to transport the apparatus from one location to the next.
Also, the quantity, size, and / or shape of the various components of the apparatus often make it difficult to store the apparatus in a location that is relatively concealed or unobtrusive and convenient for use.
These challenges may adversely affect a patient's decision to use the apparatus, thereby diminishing the effectiveness of therapy.

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[0030]FIGS. 1-3 illustrate a storage system 10 constructed according to an embodiment of the present invention. The storage system 10 is structured for use with an apparatus 12 that delivers a supply of pressurized breathable air to a patient for treatment, e.g., of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) with CPAP or Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV). The apparatus 12 generally includes a flow generator 14, a power cord 16 for the flow generator 14, an air delivery conduit 18, and a patient interface 20. As discussed in greater detail below, the storage system 10 includes a container 22 adapted to conveniently store the components of the apparatus 12. Moreover, the container 22 is structured to enable operation of the flow generator 14 while it is stored within the container 22.

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[0031] The flow generator 14 is structured to generate a supply of pressurized air to be provided to a patient for treatment. The flow generator 14 includes a housing 24 and a blow...

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Abstract

A storage system for an apparatus that delivers a supply of pressurized breathable air to a patient includes a container including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion provides a storage compartment adapted to receive a flow generator of the apparatus. The second portion is movably mounted to the first portion for movement between (1) an open position in which the second portion uncovers the storage compartment to allow access to the storage compartment and (2) a closed position in which the second portion closes the storage compartment to inhibit access to the storage compartment. At least one of the first and second portions provides at least one opening therethrough that allows access to at least one of the control panel, the power inlet, and the outlet of the flow generator supported by the container when the container is in the closed position.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 703,865, filed Aug. 1, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to an apparatus that delivers breathable gas to a patient. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Apparatus to deliver breathable gas to a patient typically includes multiple components such as a flow generator, an air delivery conduit, and a patient interface. In use, the air delivery conduit delivers pressurized air from the flow generator to the patient interface in contact with the patient's face. The quantity, size, and / or shape of the various components of the apparatus often make it inconvenient or difficult to transport the apparatus from one location to the next. Also, the quantity, size, and / or shape of the various components of the apparatus often make it difficult to store the apparatus in a location that is rel...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D23/12
CPCA61M16/00A61M2209/06A61M2209/082A61M2209/084
Inventor KWOK, PHILIP RODNEYLITHGOW, PERRY DAVID
Owner RESMED LTD
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