EP1140266A1 - Appareil de distribution de gaz respirable - Google Patents
Appareil de distribution de gaz respirableInfo
- Publication number
- EP1140266A1 EP1140266A1 EP99966785A EP99966785A EP1140266A1 EP 1140266 A1 EP1140266 A1 EP 1140266A1 EP 99966785 A EP99966785 A EP 99966785A EP 99966785 A EP99966785 A EP 99966785A EP 1140266 A1 EP1140266 A1 EP 1140266A1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- enclosure
- flexible enclosure
- muffler
- noise producing
- opening
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- 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
- A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
- A61M16/021—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes operated by electrical means
- A61M16/022—Control means therefor
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- 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
- A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
- A61M16/0057—Pumps therefor
- A61M16/0066—Blowers or centrifugal pumps
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- 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
- A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
- A61M16/0057—Pumps therefor
- A61M16/0066—Blowers or centrifugal pumps
- A61M16/0069—Blowers or centrifugal pumps the speed thereof being controlled by respiratory parameters, e.g. by inhalation
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- 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
- A61M2205/00—General characteristics of the apparatus
- A61M2205/42—Reducing noise
Definitions
- the present invention relates to an apparatus for supplying breathable gas.
- the invention has been developed primarily for use in Continuous Positive
- CPAP Airway Pressure
- OSA Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- NIPPV Non Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
- CPAP treatment is a common ameliorative treatment for breathing disorders including OSA.
- CPAP treatment as described in US Patent No. 4,944,310, provides pressurised air or other breathable gas to the entrance of a patient's airways at a pressure elevated above atmospheric pressure, typically in the range 4-20 cm H2O.
- NIPPV is another form of treatment for breathing disorders which can involve a relatively higher pressure of gas being provided in the patient mask during the inspiratory phase of respiration and a relatively lower pressure or atmospheric pressure being provided in the patient mask during the expiratory phase of respiration.
- the pressure can be made to vary in a complex manner throughout the respiratory cycle.
- the pressure at the mask during inspiration or expiration can be varied through the period of treatment.
- the ventilatory assistance for CPAP or NIPPV treatment is delivered to the patient by way of a nasal mask.
- a mouth mask or full face mask or nasal prongs can be used.
- any reference to a mask is to be understood as incorporating a reference to a nasal mask, mouth mask, full face mask or nasal prongs.
- a CPAP apparatus broadly comprises a flow generator constituted by a continuous source of air or other breathable gas generally in the form of a blower driven by an electric motor.
- a hospital piped supply can also be used.
- the gas supply is connected to a conduit or tube, which in turn is connected to a patient mask which incorporates, or has in close proximity, an exhaust to atmosphere for venting exhaled gases.
- the electric motor driving the blower is typically controlled by a servo- controller under the control of a microcontroller unit.
- the noise produced by the electric motor and blower has three basic transmission paths to surrounding atmosphere.
- the present invention provides an apparatus for supplying breathable gas, the apparatus including: a relatively rigid external housing; at least one noise producing component internal the housing; and a thin flexible enclosure substantially sealed around the noise producing components.
- the flexible enclosure is produced from plastic material.
- the enclosure can be made from a polymer such as Cosmothene F221-1 or polyethylene.
- the flexible enclosure preferably includes an opening adapted to allow passage of the internal component(s) into the interior of the flexible enclosure.
- the opening is desirably sealable by adhesive tape.
- the enclosure preferably includes one or more apertures to allow breathable gas into and out of the noise producing component(s).
- the noise producing components can include a blower, an inlet muffler or an outlet muffler. Atmospheric air is preferably drawn through the inlet muffler before entering the blower and the resulting pressurised air preferably passes through the outlet muffler after leaving the blower.
- the enclosure preferably includes a first aperture substantially sealable with respect to the exterior of the inlet of the inlet muffler and a second aperture substantially sealable with respect to the exterior of the outlet of the outlet muffler.
- the enclosure preferably also includes a third aperture for passage of one or more wires for transmitting power or control signals to an electric motor and/or other electrical components, the third aperture being substantially sealable relative to the exterior of the wire(s).
- the present invention provides a method of assembling an apparatus for supplying breathable gas according to the first aspect of the invention, the method comprising the steps of: assembling the noise producing component(s) into a sub-assembly; placing the sub-assembly into the interior of the thin flexible enclosure through an opening therein; substantially sealing the opening; and placing the flexible enclosure within the external housing.
- Fig. 1 is a schematic view of an embodiment of an apparatus for supplying breathable gas according to the invention.
- Figs. 1 shows an apparatus 1 for supplying breathable gas. More specifically, the apparatus 1 is adapted for use a CPAP apparatus.
- the apparatus 1 comprises a relatively rigid external housing 2 which is generally in the form of upper and lower housing halves produced from a plastic material. Internal the housing 2 there are several components capable of producing noise. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 these components include an inlet muffler 3, a blower 4, a conduit 5 and an outlet muffler 6.
- the inlet muffler 3 has an inlet 11 open to atmosphere and an outlet (not shown) connected to the inlet (not shown) of the blower 4.
- the blower 4 has an outlet 12 connected to the inlet 13 of the conduit 5.
- the conduit 5 has an outlet 14 connected to the inlet 15 of the outlet muffler 6.
- the outlet muffler 6 also includes an outlet 7 which is connected to a conduit or tube (not shown) which communicates the pressurised gas produced by the blower 4 to a patient mask (not shown). Air from atmosphere drawn into the inlet muffler 3 is indicated by arrow 16.
- Pressurised air leaving the outlet muffler 6 is indicated by arrow 17.
- the apparatus 1 also includes a thin flexible enclosure indicated by dashed lines 8.
- the enclosure 8 extends around the noise producing components 3, 4, 5 and 6 and is substantially sealed with respect to same.
- the enclosure 8 includes a first aperture 18 sealed with respect to the exterior of the inlet 11 of the inlet muffler 3, a second aperture 19 sealed with respect to the exterior of the outlet 7 of the outlet muffler 6 and a third aperture 20 sealed with respect to the exterior of wires 21 used to communicate power and/or control signals to the motor (not shown) of the blower 4 and other electrical components.
- the flexible enclosure 8 effectively isolates the exterior of the components 3, 4, 5 and 6 from their surroundings but still allows passage of air into and out of those components.
- the enclosure 8 is preferably made from a plastics material for example a polymer such as Cosmothene F221-1 or polyethylene.
- the enclosure 8 is generally of bag like construction with an opening at one end that leads to an interior 9.
- the components 3, 4, 5 and 6 are all assembled together into a sub-assembly and passed through an opening into the interior 9 of the enclosure 8.
- the apertures 18, 19, 20 in the enclosure 8 are located in sealed relationship with respect to the exterior of the inlet 11, the outlet 7 and the wires 21 respectively.
- the opening in the enclosure 8 is then preferably sealed by adhesive tape.
- Other adhesives or heat sealing can also be used to seal the opening in the enclosure 8.
- the sub-assembly of noise producing components and enclosure is then placed between the two halves with the housing 2 which are then joined in the known manner to complete the apparatus 1.
- the interior 9 of the enclosure 8 can be left substantially empty or can be filled with foam or bubble wrap or the like.
- the invention provides a very simple and inexpensive way of reducing the noise radiated from the housing by approximately
Abstract
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AUPP7896A AUPP789698A0 (en) | 1998-12-23 | 1998-12-23 | An apparatus for supplying breathable gas |
AUPP789698 | 1998-12-23 | ||
PCT/AU1999/001146 WO2000038771A1 (fr) | 1998-12-23 | 1999-12-22 | Appareil de distribution de gaz respirable |
Publications (2)
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EP1140266A1 true EP1140266A1 (fr) | 2001-10-10 |
EP1140266A4 EP1140266A4 (fr) | 2009-05-06 |
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EP99966785A Withdrawn EP1140266A4 (fr) | 1998-12-23 | 1999-12-22 | Appareil de distribution de gaz respirable |
Country Status (4)
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EP (1) | EP1140266A4 (fr) |
JP (1) | JP2002537006A (fr) |
AU (1) | AUPP789698A0 (fr) |
WO (1) | WO2000038771A1 (fr) |
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US7096864B1 (en) | 1999-08-05 | 2006-08-29 | Map Medizin-Technologie Gmbh | Device for supplying respiratory gas |
FR2810246A1 (fr) * | 2000-06-15 | 2001-12-21 | Taema | Appareil de ventilation artificielle avec enceinte de nettoyage et desinfection facile |
US8517012B2 (en) | 2001-12-10 | 2013-08-27 | Resmed Limited | Multiple stage blowers and volutes therefor |
NZ593956A (en) * | 2003-06-10 | 2012-12-21 | Resmed Ltd | Multiple stage blower with gas flow directed from first impeller to second impeller via annular chamber between inner and outer casings |
AU2003903139A0 (en) * | 2003-06-20 | 2003-07-03 | Resmed Limited | Breathable gas apparatus with humidifier |
CA3081288C (fr) | 2003-06-20 | 2022-10-18 | ResMed Pty Ltd | Appareil respiratoire pour inhalation de gaz, muni d'un humidificateur |
US20090007912A1 (en) * | 2004-04-05 | 2009-01-08 | Breas Medical Ab | Ventilator for Supplying Breathable Gas to a Patient, and a Noise Reduction Method for Said Ventilator |
DE102005031388B4 (de) | 2005-07-05 | 2017-05-04 | Resmed Limited | Vorrichtung zur Förderung eines Atemgases |
JP5186379B2 (ja) | 2005-10-28 | 2013-04-17 | レスメド・リミテッド | 単段式ブロワ又は多段式ブロワ及び入れ子式渦形室及び/又は該渦形室のための羽根車 |
WO2007076570A1 (fr) | 2006-01-04 | 2007-07-12 | Resmed Ltd | Appareil a soufflante silencieuse, systeme et procede de reduction du bruit d'une soufflante |
US8844527B2 (en) | 2008-04-15 | 2014-09-30 | Resmed Limited | Methods, systems and apparatus for paced breathing |
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JP2013150684A (ja) * | 2012-01-25 | 2013-08-08 | Nidec Copal Electronics Corp | Cpap装置 |
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EP0265545A1 (fr) * | 1986-10-29 | 1988-05-04 | Brugger, Stephan, Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. | Appareillage d'inhalation |
JPH03253800A (ja) * | 1990-03-05 | 1991-11-12 | Nippon Electric Ind Co Ltd | 送風装置 |
US5407330A (en) * | 1992-10-24 | 1995-04-18 | Mangar International Limited | Air pump apparatus with vibration and sound reducing housing means |
WO1999047197A1 (fr) * | 1998-03-17 | 1999-09-23 | Resmed Limited | Appareil d'apport de gaz respirable |
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- 1998-12-23 AU AUPP7896A patent/AUPP789698A0/en not_active Abandoned
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1999
- 1999-12-22 JP JP2000590721A patent/JP2002537006A/ja active Pending
- 1999-12-22 WO PCT/AU1999/001146 patent/WO2000038771A1/fr active Application Filing
- 1999-12-22 EP EP99966785A patent/EP1140266A4/fr not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3765505A (en) * | 1972-11-15 | 1973-10-16 | Vac U Max | Noise suppressed venturi power unit |
EP0265545A1 (fr) * | 1986-10-29 | 1988-05-04 | Brugger, Stephan, Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. | Appareillage d'inhalation |
JPH03253800A (ja) * | 1990-03-05 | 1991-11-12 | Nippon Electric Ind Co Ltd | 送風装置 |
US5407330A (en) * | 1992-10-24 | 1995-04-18 | Mangar International Limited | Air pump apparatus with vibration and sound reducing housing means |
WO1999047197A1 (fr) * | 1998-03-17 | 1999-09-23 | Resmed Limited | Appareil d'apport de gaz respirable |
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Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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WO2000038771A1 (fr) | 2000-07-06 |
EP1140266A4 (fr) | 2009-05-06 |
AUPP789698A0 (en) | 1999-01-21 |
JP2002537006A (ja) | 2002-11-05 |
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