Abstract: Fluid regulators provide a fluid to a cannula for use by a person. Fluid conservers also a fluid to a cannula for use by a person. A fluid conserver may be operational in a continuous flow mode of operation and an intermittent flow mode of operation. The selection of either the continuous flow mode of operation and the intermittent flow mode of operation may be based on a position of a flow selector. A home fill device may operate with a fluid conserver and may include an oxygen concentrator which provides a source of fluid.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 26, 2009
Date of Patent:
July 31, 2012
Assignee:
Ameriflo, Inc.
Inventors:
James A. Voege, Matthew G. Thie, David A. Ferrer
Abstract: Fluid flow regulators and fluid conservers are disclosed. An exemplary fluid conserver may be operated in one of an intermittent mode of operation and a continuous mode of operation. Further, the exemplary conserver provides at least two pulses of fluid in response to a first trigger, such as the inhalation of a patient.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 28, 2005
Date of Patent:
April 3, 2012
Assignee:
Ameriflo, Inc.
Inventors:
James A. Voege, David A. Ferrer, Matthew G. Thie
Abstract: Fluid regulators provide a fluid to a cannula for use by a person. Fluid conservers also a fluid to a cannula for use by a person. A fluid conserver may be operational in a continuous flow mode of operation and an intermittent flow mode of operation. The selection of either the continuous flow mode of operation and the intermittent flow mode of operation may be based on a position of a flow selector. A home fill device may operate with a fluid conserver and may include an oxygen concentrator which provides a source of fluid.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 19, 2007
Date of Patent:
November 17, 2009
Assignee:
Ameriflo, Inc.
Inventors:
James A Voege, Matthew G Thie, David A Ferrer
Abstract: Fluid regulators are disclosed. An exemplary fluid regulator having a cylindrical body and a reduced diameter portion adjacent an open end of the fluid regulator along with a flow selector positioned adjacent the open end of the fluid regulator and having a diameter larger than the reduced diameter of the cylindrical body is disclosed. Another exemplary fluid regulator having a pressure reduction section positioned within a housing is disclosed.