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Compliant coupling or adaptor

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Active Publication Date: 2011-11-10
RESMED LTD
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The invention relates to a connector that joins a humidifier and a flow generator in a CPAP device. The connector has a flexible and conformable sealing portion that can adjust to any misalignment between the two components. This allows for a more secure and effective connection between the two components, improving the performance and efficiency of the CPAP device.

Problems solved by technology

This can lead to drying of the patient's airway and patient discomfort.
Third, it is necessary to properly align and couple the humidifier tub and the flow generator.

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1. CPAP Device

[0034]FIG. 1 illustrates a CPAP device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the CPAP device 10 includes a flow generator 20 and a humidifier 30 adapted to be coupled to the flow generator 20. The humidifier 30 and the flow generator 20 may be mounted to or supported by a common support or cradle.

2. Humidifier

[0035] The humidifier 30 includes a humidifier tub 50 having a base plate 52 sealed to the bottom of the tub 50. The humidifier 30 includes or is otherwise associated with a heating element or plate that may be provided to a cradle 40 (FIG. 1.1). The cradle 40 includes a portion for supporting the flow generator. The tub 450 in FIG. 1.1 is slightly different from tub 50 in FIG. 1, e.g., tub 450 includes flattened sides 482 to facilitate alignment with cradle 40. The tub 50 includes an inlet 54 adapted to be in fluid communication with (i.e. not necessarily directly) the outlet 24 of the flow generator 20, and an outlet 56 adapt...

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Abstract

A CPAP device includes a flow generator including an outlet, a humidifier including an inlet, and an adaptor connector between the outlet of the flow generator and the inlet of the humidifier. The connector includes a flexible and conformable sealing portion that is movable to accommodate misalignment.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO PRIORITY APPLICATION [0001] This application is the U.S. national phase of International Application No. PCT / AU2006 / 001172, filed Aug. 15, 2006, which designated the U.S. and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 707,948, filed Aug. 15, 2005, the entire contents of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a compliant coupling or adaptor for use in communicating pressurized breathable gas between a blower or flow generator and a humidifier tub for a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device used to treat sleep disordered breathing (SDB) conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Domestic treatment of OSA and other SDB is usually done using a device that provides CPAP, e.g., nasal CPAP. A common configuration of a treatment system comprises a CPAP device and a patient interface, e.g., a nasal mask. The nasal mask forms a sealing...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61M16/08
CPCA61M16/0816A61M16/10A61M16/1075B01D47/02A61M2205/42A61M16/0075A61M16/109A61M16/16A61M16/0066A61M2205/21A61M2209/086A61M16/0616A61M16/0057A61M16/0666A61M16/08A61M16/0875A61M2205/02A61M2205/3334
Inventor SMITH, IANSNOW, JOHNLITHGOW, PERRYKAO, DAN
Owner RESMED LTD
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