Humidifier with structure to prevent backflow of liquid through the humidifier inlet

A humidifier includes a base configured to retain a body of liquid therein, a top cover, and a seal disposed between the top cover and the base. At least a portion of the base is constructed of a heat conducting material. The top cover defines both an inlet and an outlet communicated with an interio...

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Main Authors Lithgow Perry David, Jones Richard Llewelyn, Smith Ian Malcolm, Cheung Andrew, Virr Alexander
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.07.2016
Subjects
AIR-CONDITIONING, AIR-HUMIDIFICATION, VENTILATION, USE OF AIRCURRENTS FOR SCREENING
BLASTING
BURNERS
COMBUSTION APPARATUS
COMBUSTION PROCESSES
DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY
DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROMTHE BODY
HEATING
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
RANGES
VENTILATING
WEAPONS
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Summary:A humidifier includes a base configured to retain a body of liquid therein, a top cover, and a seal disposed between the top cover and the base. At least a portion of the base is constructed of a heat conducting material. The top cover defines both an inlet and an outlet communicated with an interior of the base. The inlet is configured to receive pressurized breathable gas and the outlet is configured to deliver the pressurized breathable gas with added humidity.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201313944960