View source for 18524398. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING VENTILATOR OXYGEN CONCENTRATION simplified abstract (Covidien LP)

=SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING VENTILATOR OXYGEN CONCENTRATION=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Covidien LP|Covidien LP]]


[[Category:Covidien LP]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Donald J. Novkov of Encinitas CA (US)|Donald J. Novkov of Encinitas CA (US)]][[Category:Donald J. Novkov of Encinitas CA (US)]]

==SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING VENTILATOR OXYGEN CONCENTRATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18524398 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING VENTILATOR OXYGEN CONCENTRATION

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes methods and systems for increasing oxygen concentration in a ventilator system. 

* The system includes an oxygen valve connected to an oxygen source, an oxygen plenum, a mixing valve with oxygen and ambient air inlets, and an outlet connected to a ventilator blower inlet.
* A pressure sensor is connected to the oxygen plenum, and a control device receives differential pressure data from the sensor to generate control signals for the oxygen valve to maintain a target gas pressure in the plenum.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology can be applied in medical ventilators, respiratory therapy equipment, and oxygen therapy devices.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of accurately controlling and maintaining oxygen concentration in a ventilator system, ensuring proper oxygen levels for patients.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include improved patient safety, enhanced control over oxygen delivery, and increased efficiency in oxygen therapy.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Potential commercial applications include medical device manufacturing, respiratory equipment companies, and healthcare facilities.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be systems that control gas concentration in industrial settings, but specific applications in medical ventilators may be novel.

== Unanswered Questions ==
1. How does this technology compare to existing methods of oxygen concentration control in ventilator systems?
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this system in different types of ventilators or respiratory devices?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Methods and systems for increasing oxygen concentration. An example system includes an oxygen valve configured to be coupled to an oxygen source, an oxygen plenum coupled to the valve, and a mixing valve. The mixing valve includes an oxygen inlet coupled to the oxygen plenum, an ambient-air inlet, and an outlet configured to be attached to an inlet of a blower of a ventilator. The system also includes a pressure sensor, coupled to the oxygen plenum, and a control device communicatively coupled to the pressure sensor and the oxygen valve. The control device receives a differential pressure, measured by the pressure sensor, and based on the measured differential pressure, generates a control signal to control the oxygen valve to maintain a target pressure of gas within the oxygen plenum.



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