Ventilation Connector Ionization Zone for Breathing Gas

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing ventilation systems for patients with insufficient or stopped self-respiration are costly and lack an efficient method to ionize breathing gases for enhanced oxygen delivery and recovery promotion.

Innovation Solution

A connector with an ionization area that allows volatile ions from a chemical substance, such as sea salt or vitamins, to be introduced into the breathing gas, utilizing a filter to prevent particle contamination and a pump for controlled ionization, facilitating improved oxygen absorption and metabolism.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If a nebulizer or vibrator-based aerosol system is used to administer medication or ions to the respiratory gas, then the concentration of ions can be increased, but the device complexity and cost increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconcentration of ions in breathing gasVSAvoidcomplexity of ionization system

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts only the essential ionization function from complex nebulizer or vibrator systems. By using a simple ionization area where chemical substances can volatilize ions directly into the breathing gas flow, it eliminates the need for complex aerosol generation mechanisms while maintaining effective ion delivery.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The ionization area is designed as a simple, inexpensive component that can be easily manufactured and potentially disposed of. This simple structure with a filter and ionization chamber avoids the need for expensive, complex mechanical ionization systems, making the overall device more cost-effective.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

2Measurement precision

If a complex medication delivery system with multiple components is used, then more precise control over ion delivery is achieved, but the manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol over ion deliveryVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent controls ion delivery by changing parameters such as the type and amount of chemical substance in the ionization area, the flow rate of breathing gas, and the surface area of the ionization chamber. These parameter adjustments provide control over ion delivery without requiring complex mechanical or electronic systems, keeping manufacturing costs low.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Quantity of substance

If high concentration of ions is introduced into the breathing gas, then the therapeutic effect is enhanced, but the risk of particle contamination and harmful effects increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconcentration of ions in breathing gasVSAvoidparticle contamination risk

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The filter in the ionization area serves multiple functions: it prevents particle contamination of the breathing gas while allowing volatile ions to pass through, and it can be easily replaced or cleaned. This multi-functional design addresses both ion delivery and contamination prevention in a single component.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The ionized breathing gas enhances oxygen uptake and promotes recovery by leveraging osmotic effects, allowing for a low concentration of ions to be effectively absorbed by the respiratory organs, improving organ function and cell metabolism.

Implementation Method 1

volatile ions of the chemical substance can be introduced into the breathing gas

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Implementation Method 2

the breathing gas also penetrates into the adjacent ionization area and absorbs the ions there for onward transport

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectDiffusion: Diffusion

Implementation Method 3

A filter is provided in the ionization area, in or on which the chemical substance can be positioned. This filter prevents any dissolved particles of the chemical substance from falling and thus contamination of the respiratory gas line

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFiltration: Filter (physical)

Implementation Method 4

Due to the osmotic effect, the ionized breathing gas can be absorbed particularly well via the respiratory organs and supply the vital organs with the oxygen enriched in the blood

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectOsmosis: Osmosis

Data Source

PatentEP3115073B1Connector for use in a ventilation system

Publication Date: 2018.03.28 ROTTGER LANFRANCHI CLAUDIA

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AI summary

The present invention relates to a connector for use in a ventilation system, comprising a first (2) and a second connection port (3) for use in a breathing gas line and for conveying the breathing gas, and a feeder arranged in the region between the first (2) and second connection ports (3) for introducing a chemical substance into the breathing gas. The feeder is designed as an ionization zone (4) that can be equipped with a chemical substance (5) and through which the breathing gas can flow, at least partially, or which borders the breathing gas conveyed between the first (2) and the second connection ports (3), so that volatile ions of the chemical substance (5) can be introduced into the breathing gas. The invention also relates to a ventilation system for ventilating a patient with breathing gas, which includes a corresponding connector.