EP0773814B1 - Breathing apparatus - Google Patents
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- EP0773814B1 EP0773814B1 EP95926793A EP95926793A EP0773814B1 EP 0773814 B1 EP0773814 B1 EP 0773814B1 EP 95926793 A EP95926793 A EP 95926793A EP 95926793 A EP95926793 A EP 95926793A EP 0773814 B1 EP0773814 B1 EP 0773814B1
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- air
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- pump unit
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
- A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
- A62B18/00—Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes or incorporating a pump or compressor for reducing the inhalation effort
- A62B18/006—Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes or incorporating a pump or compressor for reducing the inhalation effort with pumps for forced ventilation
Abstract
Description
   wherein the apparatus further includes means for maintaining and controlling the speed of the motor so that the fan rotates at a substantially constant speed irrespective of whether air is being inhaled or exhaled by the user.
Claims (10)
- A forced air breathing apparatus comprising a face piece or mask (20a) covering at least the nose or mouth of a wearer, a pump unit (10) arranged to supply air to a space within the face piece or mask (20a), an electric motor (11) within the pump unit (10) arranged to drive a fan (12) forming part of the pump unit (10), a filter (13) to filter air entering the face piece or mask (20a) and a valve means (40) controlling the flow of air from the pump unit (10) to the face piece or mask (20a) during inhalation and from the face piece or mask (20a) during exhalation, the valve means (40) including an air inlet valve (42) and an air outlet valve (44), the air outlet valve (44) being maintained in a closed position during inhalation through the air inlet valve (42) by air pressure from the pump unit (10) and being opened by exhaled air which also acts on the inlet valve (42) to prevent the entry of exhaled air to the pump unit (10);
   wherein the apparatus further includes means for maintaining and controlling the speed of the motor (11) so that the fan (12) rotates at a substantially constant speed irrespective of whether air is being inhaled or exhaled by the user. - A forced air breathing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the fan (12) is a centrifugal fan.
- A forced air breathing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the apparatus includes a valve (14) controlling the flow of air through the pump unit (11), the valve (14) being arranged to close when the pressure present within the breathing apparatus downstream of the fan rises to a predetermined level.
- A forced air breathing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the apparatus is further provided with a pressure sensor (116) and/or a flow measurement apparatus (117) adapted to measure the pressure of air in the apparatus and the flow of air through the apparatus, preferably at a location proximate, and downstream of, the filter; and a microprocessor control unit (115) to monitor input from the pressure sensor (116) and/or the measurement apparatus (117) and thereby ascertain the flow resistance of the filter.
- A forced air breathing apparatus as claimed in claim 4 in which the pressure sensor (116) comprises a flexible membrane arranged to flex with changes in pressure, an ultrasound transmitter arranged to direct ultrasound at the membrane, an ultrasound receiver to detect ultrasound reflected from the membrane, and an analysing means, the analysing means being capable of determining a parameter based on the transit time of the ultrasound between the transmitter, the membrane and the receiver and calibrated so as to provide an indication of air pressure to the microprocessor control unit (115).
- A forced air breathing apparatus as claimed in claim 5 in which a temperature probe is located proximate the pressure sensor (116), the temperature probe communicating to the analysing means a signal indicative of measured temperature to allow the analysing means to apply a compensating algorithm to the parameter based on the transit time in accordance with the measured temperature.
- A forced air breathing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the apparatus is adapted to deliver at least 150 litres of air per minute, preferably at least 300 litres of air per minute, more preferably at least 500 litres of air per minute, to a wearer.
- A forced air breathing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the apparatus is adapted to supply air to the air inlet valve (42) admitting air to the face piece or mask (20a) at a pressure between zero and 10mBar, more preferably no more than 6mBar, above ambient reference pressure.
- A forced air breathing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the filter (13) is positioned between the pump unit (10) and the face piece or mask (20a).
- A forced air breathing apparatus as claimed in claim 9 in which the apparatus includes a valve (14) controlling the flow of air through the pump unit (10), the valve (14) being arranged to close When the pressure present within the breathing apparatus between the filter (13) and the face piece or mask rises (20a) to a predetermined level.
Applications Claiming Priority (13)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AUPM719094 | 1994-08-01 | ||
AUPM7190A AUPM719094A0 (en) | 1994-08-01 | 1994-08-01 | Fan forced positive pressure breathing apparatus |
AUPM7190/94 | 1994-08-01 | ||
AUPN1911A AUPN191195A0 (en) | 1995-03-23 | 1995-03-23 | Positive air-purifying respirator user interface |
AUPN1911/95 | 1995-03-23 | ||
AUPN1909/95 | 1995-03-23 | ||
AUPN190995 | 1995-03-23 | ||
AUPN191195 | 1995-03-23 | ||
AUPN1909A AUPN190995A0 (en) | 1995-03-23 | 1995-03-23 | Positive air-purifying respirator |
AUPN3106/95 | 1995-05-22 | ||
AUPN310695 | 1995-05-22 | ||
AUPN3106A AUPN310695A0 (en) | 1995-05-22 | 1995-05-22 | Improved breathing apparatus |
PCT/AU1995/000468 WO1996004043A1 (en) | 1994-08-01 | 1995-08-01 | Breathing apparatus |
Publications (3)
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EP0773814A1 EP0773814A1 (en) | 1997-05-21 |
EP0773814A4 EP0773814A4 (en) | 1999-07-07 |
EP0773814B1 true EP0773814B1 (en) | 2004-12-22 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP95926793A Expired - Lifetime EP0773814B1 (en) | 1994-08-01 | 1995-08-01 | Breathing apparatus |
Country Status (6)
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EP (1) | EP0773814B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE285271T1 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2196166C (en) |
DE (1) | DE69533874T2 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2233946T3 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1996004043A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (12)
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WO1997010868A1 (en) * | 1995-09-18 | 1997-03-27 | Resmed Limited | Pressure control in cpap treatment or assisted respiration |
AUPN973596A0 (en) * | 1996-05-08 | 1996-05-30 | Resmed Limited | Control of delivery pressure in cpap treatment or assisted respiration |
EP1197244A3 (en) * | 2000-10-11 | 2002-10-23 | Micronel AG | Breathing protection apparatus for a safety device such as protective mask, hood or clothing |
CA2429382A1 (en) | 2000-11-20 | 2002-06-06 | Scios Inc. | Indole-type inhibitors of p38 kinase |
NZ603342A (en) * | 2006-10-24 | 2014-08-29 | Resmed Motor Technologies Inc | Vibration isolation system for a respiratory treatment device |
EP2496297B1 (en) | 2009-11-03 | 2020-09-16 | ResMed Pty Ltd | Cpap systems |
EP2550052B1 (en) * | 2010-03-25 | 2021-03-03 | ResMed Paris SAS | Breathable gas inlet control device for respiratory treatment apparatus |
CN102763917B (en) * | 2011-05-03 | 2014-10-22 | 周瓴 | Mask |
JP2013192746A (en) * | 2012-03-21 | 2013-09-30 | Shigematsu Works Co Ltd | Respirator |
WO2019243141A1 (en) * | 2018-06-19 | 2019-12-26 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | Leakage detection of face masks |
EP3669946A1 (en) * | 2018-12-18 | 2020-06-24 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | Leakage detection of face masks |
SE545681C2 (en) * | 2020-09-30 | 2023-12-05 | Tiki Safety Ab | Automatic fan control |
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US4237877A (en) * | 1979-01-22 | 1980-12-09 | Boehler Gabriel D | Protective environmental mask with thermoelectric air conditioning system |
GB8523331D0 (en) * | 1985-09-20 | 1985-10-23 | Devilbiss Co | Respiratory protection system |
US4827964A (en) * | 1987-04-23 | 1989-05-09 | Mine Safety Appliances Company | System for metering of breathing gas for accommodation of breathing demand |
US4957107A (en) * | 1988-05-10 | 1990-09-18 | Sipin Anatole J | Gas delivery means |
GB8815179D0 (en) * | 1988-06-25 | 1988-08-03 | Racal Safety Ltd | Differential pressure sensor |
US5245994A (en) * | 1991-01-08 | 1993-09-21 | National Science Council | Air cleaning and supplying system equipped to a helmet for a motorcyclist |
GB2264646A (en) * | 1992-02-12 | 1993-09-08 | Sabre Safety Ltd | Breathing apparatus |
DE4205412C2 (en) * | 1992-02-22 | 1994-04-14 | Draegerwerk Ag | Respirator with liquefied breathing gas |
SE9203931L (en) * | 1992-12-29 | 1994-06-30 | Interspiro Ab | Optical warning device |
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- 1995-08-01 EP EP95926793A patent/EP0773814B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1995-08-01 ES ES95926793T patent/ES2233946T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1995-08-01 AT AT95926793T patent/ATE285271T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1995-08-01 CA CA002196166A patent/CA2196166C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1995-08-01 WO PCT/AU1995/000468 patent/WO1996004043A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1995-08-01 DE DE69533874T patent/DE69533874T2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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EP0773814A4 (en) | 1999-07-07 |
ATE285271T1 (en) | 2005-01-15 |
DE69533874T2 (en) | 2005-12-29 |
EP0773814A1 (en) | 1997-05-21 |
WO1996004043A1 (en) | 1996-02-15 |
CA2196166C (en) | 2004-04-06 |
DE69533874D1 (en) | 2005-01-27 |
ES2233946T3 (en) | 2005-06-16 |
CA2196166A1 (en) | 1996-02-15 |
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