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- TITLE A VENTILATOR SYSTEM
- the present embodiment generally relates to a ventilator, and more particularly to ventilator systems to sterilise air entering and egressing the systems.
- the conventional ventilators are equipped with air and oxygen supplies to maintain an adequate inhale volume of oxygen for the patients.
- the conventional ventilation systems have their own limitations as the outside air is directly suctioned and supplied to the patient.
- the exhaled air is directly disposed in the ambient atmosphere.
- the microbes, and viruses my enter the patients or may become airborne when exhaled by the patient. This problem is compounded and gets more pronounced during pandemics, since the pandemic forces several patients to be placed in close vicinity of each other so as to afford more and more patients for treatment, and in such a scenario, the air inhaled and exhaled by the patients is infected or carries pathogens such as virus or bacteria.
- a ventilator system (100) including a ventilator machine (102), an air suction apparatus (104), a reservoir (106), an exhaust apparatus (108), and an oxygen supply chamber (110), wherein the reservoir (106) is coupled to the air suction apparatus (104) that draws air from an ambient environment, and the exhaust apparatus (108) is coupled to the ventilator machine (102), wherein the exhaust apparatus (108) opens into ambient environment is provided.
- the air suction apparatus (104) and the exhaust apparatus (108) include an air filtering or disinfecting means to disinfect air entering and exiting the ventilator system (100).
- FIG. 1 is an illustration of a block diagram of ventilator system, according to an embodiment herein.
- FIG. 1 that illustrates a ventilator system (100), according to an embodiment herein.
- the ventilator system (100) includes a ventilator machine (102), an air suction apparatus (104), a reservoir (106), an exhaust apparatus (108), and an oxygen supply chamber (110).
- the reservoir (106) is coupled to the air suction apparatus (104) and the ventilator machine (102).
- the exhaust apparatus (108) is coupled to the ventilator machine (102) and opens in ambient atmosphere or environment such as a room.
- the ventilator system (100) further includes an exhaust apparatus (108) coupled to the ventilator machine (102), configured to disinfect the exhaled air (114).
- the air suction apparatus (104) and the exhaust apparatus (108) include an air filtration or disinfection means to filter out or kill the microbes entering the ventilator system and exiting the ventilator system (100).
- a UV-light source is included in the air suction apparatus and the exhaust apparatus to disinfect the air entering and exiting the system (100).
- a microfilter is included in the air suction apparatus (104) and the exhaust apparatus (108) to filter out the microbes entering and exiting the system.
- both microfilter and UV-C light source is included in the air suction apparatus (104) and the exhaust apparatus (108).
- the ventilator system (100) further includes an oxygen supply chamber (110) coupled to the ventilator machine (102) to supply oxygen.
- the reservoir (106) is configured to store the disinfected air and supply the stored disinfected air to the ventilator machine (102).
- the ventilator machine (102) is to monitor the flow of oxygen, ambient air [as per FiC and spC ] and health of a patient.
- the present ventilator system allows a ventilator to be used at shelters or mass quarantine facilities where ambient air is likely to be infected/carrying airborne microbes and viruses and using conventional ventilator system that draws in ambient air from room may cause further spread of the airborne microbes and viruses.
- the disinfection may be performed by providing microbial filters and/or treating with UV treatment. In an embodiment, the disinfection may be achieved by UV-C treatment.
- the air suction and the exhaust apparatus include a UV-C lamp to disinfect air.
- a microbial filter is coupled to the air suction and the exhaust apparatus.
Abstract
A ventilator system (100) including a ventilator machine (102), an air suction apparatus (104), a reservoir (106), an exhaust apparatus (108), and an oxygen supply chamber (110), wherein the reservoir (106) is coupled to the air suction apparatus (104) that draws air from an ambient environment, and the exhaust apparatus (108) is coupled to the ventilator machine (102), wherein the exhaust apparatus (108) opens into ambient environment is provided. The air suction apparatus (104) and the exhaust apparatus (108) include an air filtering or disinfecting means to disinfect air entering and exiting the ventilator system (100).
Description
1. TITLE: A VENTILATOR SYSTEM
2. APPLICANT: a) Name: UNIVLABS TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD b) Address: 901, Block A, Floor 9, Spaze iTech Park , Gurgaon, 122018, India c) Nationality: Indian
3. PREAMBLE OF THE DESCRIPTION: The following complete specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is performed.
FIELD OF INVENTION:
The present embodiment generally relates to a ventilator, and more particularly to ventilator systems to sterilise air entering and egressing the systems. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
With advancements in the lifestyle of the human beings, there has been an adverse effect on the environment. In recent decades, there has been a drastic rise in the pollution of the environment. That has severely damaged the ecosystem and the health of the living organism. Consequently, various airborne diseases such as acute breathing disorders (may be corona vims, COVID 19, and the like), lungs diseases, and the like have been spread all over the world. Patients with breathing disorders are kept on ventilators in the critical situations.
Furthermore, the conventional ventilators are equipped with air and oxygen supplies to maintain an adequate inhale volume of oxygen for the patients. However, the conventional ventilation systems have their own limitations as the outside air is directly suctioned and supplied to the patient. Additionally, the exhaled air is directly disposed in the ambient atmosphere. In either scenario, the microbes, and viruses my enter the patients or may become airborne when exhaled by the patient. This problem is compounded and gets more pronounced during pandemics, since the pandemic forces several patients to be placed in close vicinity of each other so as to afford more and more patients for treatment, and in such a scenario, the air inhaled and exhaled by the patients is infected or carries pathogens such as virus or bacteria.
This limitation is usually overcome by providing sterilised air through oxygen cylinders and by letting the exhaled air be disposed outside the closed premises by elaborate plumbing. However, both are costly solutions and elaborate too. In pandemic, a shortage of oxygen cylinder is typically noted and the outside ambient air too cannot be allowed to have airborne viruses and pathogens.
In light of the foregoing, there is a need for ventilator systems that overcome such limitations.
SUMMARY:
In an aspect, a ventilator system (100) including a ventilator machine (102), an air suction apparatus (104), a reservoir (106), an exhaust apparatus (108), and an oxygen supply chamber (110), wherein the reservoir (106) is coupled to the air suction apparatus (104) that draws air from an ambient environment, and the exhaust apparatus (108) is coupled to the ventilator machine (102), wherein the exhaust apparatus (108) opens into ambient environment is provided. The air suction apparatus (104) and the exhaust apparatus (108) include an air filtering or disinfecting means to disinfect air entering and exiting the ventilator system (100).
These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without
departing from the concept thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS:
The drawing/s mentioned herein disclose exemplary embodiments of the claimed invention. Detailed description and preparation of well-known compounds/substances/elements are omitted to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. Other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description when read with reference to the accompanying drawing. FIG. 1 is an illustration of a block diagram of ventilator system, according to an embodiment herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
This section is intended to provide explanation and description of various possible embodiments of the present invention. The embodiments used herein, and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to non-limiting embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawing/s and detailed in the following description. The examples used herein are intended only to facilitate understanding of ways in which the embodiments may be practiced and to enable the person skilled in the art to practice the embodiments used herein. Also, the examples/embodiments described herein should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
Referring to FIG. 1, that illustrates a ventilator system (100), according to an embodiment herein. The ventilator system (100) includes a ventilator machine (102), an air suction apparatus (104), a reservoir (106), an exhaust apparatus (108), and an oxygen supply chamber (110). The reservoir (106) is coupled to the air suction apparatus (104) and the ventilator machine (102). The exhaust apparatus (108) is coupled to the ventilator machine (102) and opens in ambient atmosphere or environment such as a room.
The ventilator system (100) further includes an exhaust apparatus (108) coupled to the ventilator machine (102), configured to disinfect the exhaled air (114). The air suction apparatus (104) and the exhaust apparatus (108) include an air filtration or disinfection means to filter out or kill the microbes entering the ventilator system and exiting the ventilator system (100). In an embodiment, a UV-light source is included in the air suction apparatus and the exhaust apparatus to disinfect the air entering and exiting the system (100). In another embodiment, a microfilter is included in the air suction apparatus (104) and the exhaust apparatus (108) to filter out the microbes entering and exiting the system. In an embodiment, both microfilter and UV-C light source is included in the air suction apparatus (104) and the exhaust apparatus (108).
The ventilator system (100) further includes an oxygen supply chamber (110) coupled to the ventilator machine (102) to supply oxygen. The reservoir (106) is configured to store the disinfected air and supply the stored disinfected air to the ventilator machine (102).
The ventilator machine (102) is to monitor the flow of oxygen, ambient air [as per FiC and spC ] and health of a patient.
The present ventilator system allows a ventilator to be used at shelters or mass quarantine facilities where ambient air is likely to be infected/carrying airborne microbes and viruses and using conventional ventilator system that draws in ambient air from room may cause further spread of the airborne microbes and viruses.
In an embodiment, the disinfection may be performed by providing microbial filters and/or treating with UV treatment. In an embodiment, the disinfection may be achieved by UV-C treatment. The air suction and the exhaust apparatus include a UV-C lamp to disinfect air. In another embodiment, a microbial filter is coupled to the air suction and the exhaust apparatus.
As will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, the present embodiment may easily be produced in other specific forms without departing from its essential characteristics. The present embodiment are, therefore, to be considered as merely illustrative and not restrictive, the scope being indicated by the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all changes which come within therefore intended to be embraced therein.
Claims
WE CLAIM:
1. A ventilator system (100) comprising a ventilator machine (102), an air suction apparatus (104), a reservoir (106), an exhaust apparatus (108), and an oxygen supply chamber (110), wherein the reservoir (106) is coupled to the air suction apparatus
(104) that draws air from an ambient environment, and the exhaust apparatus (108) is coupled to the ventilator machine (102), wherein the exhaust apparatus (108) opens into ambient environment; characterised in that, the air suction apparatus (104) and the exhaust apparatus (108) comprising an air filtering or disinfecting means to disinfect air entering and exiting the ventilator system (100).
2. The ventilator system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air filtering means is a microfilter.
3. The ventilator system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air disinfecting means is a UV light source.
4. The ventilator system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the UV light source is a UV-C light source.
5. The ventilator system (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an oxygen supply chamber (110) coupled to the ventilator machine (102) to supply oxygen to the reservoir (106).
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