20240024609. CONCENTRIC BREATHING CIRCUIT WITH BOOST ZONE simplified abstract (COVIDIEN LP)

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CONCENTRIC BREATHING CIRCUIT WITH BOOST ZONE

Organization Name

COVIDIEN LP

Inventor(s)

Maurizio Listo of Modena (IT)

Stanley B. Kaus of Longmont CO (US)

Stefano Borali of Finale Emilia (IT)

Donald J. Novkov of Encinitas CA (US)

Matthew J Phillips of Carlsbad CA (US)

CONCENTRIC BREATHING CIRCUIT WITH BOOST ZONE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240024609 titled 'CONCENTRIC BREATHING CIRCUIT WITH BOOST ZONE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patient breathing circuit with a boost-heated extension. The circuit includes an outer conduit connected to a patient interface and a humidifier, and an inner conduit positioned within the outer conduit. The inner conduit has a first lumen within its interior and a second lumen between its exterior and the interior of the outer conduit. A first heater wire is coupled to the inner conduit. The boost-heated expiratory extension extends from the outer conduit and is connectable to an expiratory port of a ventilator. The extension includes a second heater wire or a metallic post for heating gases flowing through it.

  • The patient breathing circuit includes an outer conduit, an inner conduit, and a boost-heated expiratory extension.
  • The inner conduit is positioned within the outer conduit and has a first lumen within its interior.
  • The outer conduit is connected to a patient interface and a humidifier.
  • The boost-heated expiratory extension extends from the outer conduit and is connectable to a ventilator's expiratory port.
  • The boost-heated expiratory extension includes a second heater wire or a metallic post for heating gases flowing through it.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Medical devices and systems for respiratory therapy
  • Ventilators and breathing circuits used in hospitals and healthcare facilities
  • Home-based respiratory therapy equipment

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Ensures the delivery of warm and humidified gases to the patient during respiratory therapy
  • Prevents condensation and moisture buildup within the breathing circuit
  • Enhances patient comfort and reduces the risk of complications associated with dry or cold air

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved patient comfort and compliance during respiratory therapy
  • Reduced risk of complications such as airway irritation and infection
  • Enhanced efficiency of respiratory therapy by maintaining optimal temperature and humidity levels


Original Abstract Submitted

patient breathing circuits with a boost-heated extension. in an example, a patient breathing circuit includes an outer conduit having a first end connectable to a patient interface and a second end connectable to a humidifier; an inner conduit positioned within the first conduit, wherein a first lumen is defined within an interior of the inner conduit and a second lumen is defined between an exterior of the inner conduit and an interior of the outer conduit; a first heater wire coupled to the inner conduit; and a boost-heated expiratory extension having a first end extending from the outer conduit and a second end connectable to an expiratory port of a ventilator, wherein the boost-heated expiratory extension includes at least one of a second heater wire or a metallic post for heating gases flowing through the boost-heated expiratory extension.