18598992. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING RESPIRATORY GASES simplified abstract (MASIMO CORPORATION)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING RESPIRATORY GASES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Per Fernkvist of Sollentuna (SE)
Hithesh Kumar Gatty of Uppsala (SE)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING RESPIRATORY GASES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18598992 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING RESPIRATORY GASES
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a device designed to monitor the concentration of volatile breathing compounds in exhaled breath.
- The device includes a gas interface with a mouthpiece for blowing into.
- A connector links the interface to a conduit connected to a flow meter and a valve.
- The flow meter measures the patient's respiratory gas flux.
- An intermediate gas storage allows the patient's respiratory gas to be released when expiration is detected.
- A pump draws the patient's respiratory gas in a reverse direction to a gas sampling line for analysis by a detector.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Monitoring volatile breathing compounds in exhaled breath.
- Gas interface with a mouthpiece for easy use.
- Flow meter for measuring respiratory gas flux.
- Intermediate gas storage for managing gas flow.
- Pump for drawing gas into a sampling line for analysis.
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in medical settings to monitor the concentration of volatile compounds in a patient's breath, potentially aiding in the diagnosis and management of various health conditions.
Problems Solved: This device addresses the need for a non-invasive and efficient method of monitoring volatile breathing compounds in exhaled breath.
Benefits:
- Non-invasive monitoring of volatile compounds.
- Potential for early detection of health conditions.
- Efficient and accurate analysis of exhaled breath.
Commercial Applications: The device could have commercial applications in healthcare facilities, research laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies for breath analysis and monitoring purposes.
Prior Art: Readers interested in prior art related to this technology may explore patents related to breath analysis devices and gas monitoring systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring new applications and advancements in breath analysis technology, including the detection of volatile compounds for various medical and diagnostic purposes.
Questions about Breath Analysis Technology: 1. What are the potential limitations of using breath analysis technology for medical diagnosis? 2. How does this device compare to existing breath analysis technologies in terms of accuracy and efficiency?
Original Abstract Submitted
A device configured for monitoring a concentration of at least one volatile breathing compound. The device can include a gas interface having a mouthpiece to blow into. A connector can couple the interface to a conduit connected to a flow meter and a valve. The flow meter can measure a predefined first flux level of a patient respiratory gas flux. The gas conduit can also connect to an inlet into an intermediate gas storage. The intermediate gas storage can let patient respiratory gas exhaust in response to the flow meter sensing an expiration of the patient respiratory gas flux. A pump can draw the patient respiratory gas with a predefined second flux level in a reverse direction out of a sampling gas outlet and into a gas sampling line where exhaled concentrations of volatile breathing compound are by a detector.