Gas Produced By Electrolysis Or Chemical Reaction Patents (Class 128/202.26)
  • Publication number: 20140366873
    Abstract: Described herein is a safety breathing apparatus (5) having a delivery element configured to deliver respirable gas to a respiratory system of a user. The apparatus includes a breathing hose (25) in fluid communication with a first source of respirable gas (15). A valve housing (85) includes a first port (145)configured to be coupled to the delivery element, a second port configured to be coupled to the breathing hose, and a third port (14) configured to dock with a second source of respirable gas (115) without exposing the user to a surrounding atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Draeger Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Robey, Robert H. Sell, Thomas Pitzer, William E. Dedig
  • Publication number: 20140366875
    Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to providing concentrated oxygen to an oxygen-dependent airline passenger. One embodiment provides an on-board oxygen concentrator that includes at least one air compressor secured in a compartment of an aircraft and at least one zeolite sieve bed also secured in a compartment of the aircraft, such as the same compartment. The zeolite sieve beds are operatively connected to the compressor to receive compressed aircraft cabin air from the compressor and emit concentrated oxygen. A pressure regulator controls pressure of oxygen emitted to a passenger of the aircraft. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: Kourosh Merrikhi Motlagh
  • Publication number: 20140345609
    Abstract: Methods and systems for concentrating oxygen include an oxygen concentration subsystem configured to generate a supply of oxygen-enriched gas, an oxygen delivery subsystem configured to communicate oxygen-enriched gas to a respiratory circuit for delivery to an airway of a subject, and one or more batteries configured to act as a sole power supply for the oxygen concentration subsystem and the oxygen delivery subsystem, wherein a ratio ROW is determined as: ROW=(O2 output)/total weight of the oxygen concentrator system, where O2 output is the maximum continuous oxygen output of the oxygen concentrator system, wherein the ratio Row is greater than about 0.19 lpm/lbs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Douglas Adam Whitcher, Bradley Stewart Koeppel, Bernhard Lewis Haberland, Jeremy Blair
  • Publication number: 20140345610
    Abstract: A respiration system is provided with a container (1) in which, by an exothermic chemical reaction of a reaction material, CO2 is removed from the respiration air or oxygen is generated, and with an indicator of the consumption of the reaction material. The consumption indicator has a predetermined amount (7) of material which can be melted by the reaction heat of the exothermic chemical reaction. The material is kept in thermal contact with the container interior in such a manner that a measurement of the total reaction heat, and thus the consumption of reactive material, can be read from the degree of melting of the meltable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Jürgen Unger, David Cheesman
  • Patent number: 8887720
    Abstract: A system for delivering a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide can include a reservoir including a restrictor with a length of at least 0.5 inch and at most 2 inches covered by a metal sheath, a gas supply, and a delivery conduit. A delivery conduit can include at least one cartridge and a patient interface. The at least one cartridge can include a surface-active material and a reducing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson, Ryan Denton, Lucas G. Gamero
  • Publication number: 20140224246
    Abstract: Methods and system for concentrating oxygen include providing a portable apparatus having a plurality of sieve beds, each sieve bed in the plurality of sieve beds including a first end and a second end, a reservoir storing oxygen-enriched gas exiting from the second ends of the plurality of sieve beds, a compressor, an oxygen delivery valve communicating with the reservoir via a delivery line, a flow sensor associated with the delivery line, and control electronics adapted to control operation of the oxygen delivery valve; measuring, via the flow sensor, a flow of the oxygen-enriched gas through the sensor and outputting a signal indicative thereof; and controlling, using the control electronics, the opening and closing the oxygen delivery valve to deliver the oxygen-enriched gas from the reservoir to a user based on the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Douglas Adam Whitcher, Bradley Stewart Koeppel, Bernhard Lewis Haberland, Jeremy Webster Blair
  • Publication number: 20140216452
    Abstract: A reaction and distribution system may include a distributor securable near or in a path correspond to a breathing passage such as the nostrils or the mouth of a user for delivering nitric oxide therapy thereto. The distributor may contain an internal reactor for creating the nitric oxide from reactants. Alternative embodiments may include an inhaler for delivering nitric oxide into the mouth of a user. The inhaler may contain a reaction chamber monolithic or contiguous with the inhaler for creating the nitric oxide from reactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: GENOSYS, INC.
    Inventors: J. W. Randolph Miller, Christie M. Jones
  • Publication number: 20140216453
    Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator (10) including a reservoir (26) for storing oxygen-enriched gas and a delivery line (41) for delivering the oxygen-enriched gas from the reservoir to a subject. An oxygen delivery valve (36) communicates with the reservoir via the delivery line. A sensor (48) is in communication with gas flowing through the delivery line and generates a signal related to a breathing characteristic of the subject. A controller (21) operates in a first mode wherein the controller opens the oxygen delivery valve for continuous delivery of the gas to the subject and a second mode wherein the controller selectively opens and closes the oxygen delivery valve responsive to the signal of the sensor to deliver the gas in pulsed durations. A relief valve (46) is associated with the delivery line and opens responsive to the pressure within the delivery line exceeding a predetermined threshold so as to decrease pressure within the delivery line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventor: Douglas Adam Whitcher
  • Patent number: 8790715
    Abstract: A method and system for generating and delivering nitric oxide directly to a patient. A reaction chamber is provided that is located at or in close proximity to the patient and reactants within the reaction chamber react together to produce a predetermined amount of nitric oxide. The reaction is controlled by metering at least one of the reactants into the reaction chamber to generate a predetermined quantity of nitric oxide as required by the patient. The reactants can include a nitrite salt, such as sodium nitrite, and a reductant such as ascorbic acid, maleic acid or a mixture thereof. By generating and delivering the nitric oxide directly to the patient in close proximity thereto, the formation of NO2 is minimized. One or both of the reactants may be in liquid form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: INO Therapeutics LLC
    Inventors: Frederick J. Montgomery, Duncan P. L. Bathe
  • Publication number: 20140202461
    Abstract: An oxygen concentration and compression system includes an oxygen concentrator, a boost stage, a compressor, and a portable container. The boost stage receives oxygen enriched gas at a first pressure from the oxygen concentrator. The boost stage includes a pressure increasing device that increases the pressure of the oxygen enriched gas from the first pressure to a second, controlled pressure. The compressor receives the oxygen enriched gas at the second, controlled pressure and compresses the oxygen enriched gas to a third pressure in the portable container for later use by a patient. A patient outlet provides oxygen enriched gas from the oxygen concentrator or the boost stage for use by a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Gerold Goertzen, Michael R. Nemcek, Martin Fabian, William M. Chambers, Kevin S. Wysocki
  • Publication number: 20140182586
    Abstract: This portable device, which allows people without medical experience, the ability to support persons in medical distress until more trained persons are available. With the use of audible instruction the user is guided in calling for medical assistance, placement of pulse oximeter and cardiac electrodes. The device continuously analyzes input from the pulse oximeter and cardiac electrodes. If input suggests that supplemental oxygen could benefit the person in distress, the user is guided by audible instruction in the use of the oxygen delivery system, and automatically activates the Chemical Oxygen Generator (COG) to start oxygen flow. If the input suggests that Cardiac Shock (Defibrillation) could benefit the person in distress, the audible instruction informs the user and directs the user accordingly, activating the Automated External Defibrillator (AFD). Audible instructions would be available in multiple languages as selected by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: James Robert Glazier
  • Publication number: 20140174436
    Abstract: A removable gas separation cartridge includes a housing having an inlet port, an outlet port, and a bed of adsorbent material. The cartridge is removable from an oxygen concentrator which separates oxygen from ambient air by using an absorption process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Vbox, Incorporated
    Inventors: Theodore W. Jagger, Nicholas P. Van Brunt, John A. Kivisto, Perry B. Lonnes
  • Publication number: 20140166003
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of providing oxygen rich gas. Oxygen is separated from ambient air with an oxygen separator in discrete pulses, one pulse at a time. The start of the pulse is synchronized with the beginning of an inhalation of a person. The oxygen rich gas in each pulse is separated from the ambient air in real time during a nitrogen adsorption step concurrent with each inhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Nicholas P. Van Brunt, Theodore W. Jagger, Perry B. Lonnes, John A. Kivisto
  • Publication number: 20140144436
    Abstract: An ambulatory or stationary device for delivery of a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide to an individual's lungs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez, Jody Fuller, Ryan Denton
  • Publication number: 20140137859
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of an oxygen concentrator system and method of delivering oxygen enriched gas to a user. In some embodiments, oxygen concentrator system includes one or more components that improve the efficiency of oxygen enriched gas delivery during operation of the oxygen concentrator system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: INOVA LABS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: William R. Wilkinson, Dragan Nebrigic
  • Patent number: 8720436
    Abstract: Gel strips containing reactants capable of reacting to form nitric oxide are maintained separate until application. Upon application, the gel strips are placed in contact with one another, and may mix, or operate by diffusion, to deliver nitric oxide directly to the stream of breathing air of a user. Adhesive strips bonded to a substrate supporting the gel strips may provide for securing the nitric oxide generator directly to an upper lip of a user for breathing the nitric oxide through the nostrils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Genosys, Inc.
    Inventor: Christie M. Jones
  • Patent number: 8701657
    Abstract: In one aspect, a system for delivering nitric oxide to a patient can include a first gas source including nitrogen dioxide mixed in air or oxygen, a second gas source supplying compressed air, a ventilator coupled to the first and second gas sources, where the ventilator can be resistant to nitrogen dioxide, and where the ventilator provides a gas flow having a proper amount of nitrogen dioxide, one or more conversion devices operably coupled to the ventilator, where the conversion devices covert nitrogen dioxide into nitric oxide, and a patient interface operably coupled to the conversion devices, where the patient interface delivers nitric oxide to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140102448
    Abstract: Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. A nitric oxide delivery system that converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: David P. Rounbehler, David H. Fine
  • Publication number: 20140102447
    Abstract: Various systems and devices for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the device includes a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a porous solid matrix positioned with the body. The porous solid matrix is coated with an aqueous solution of an antioxidant, wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the solid matrix to convert nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow into nitric oxide. The porous solid matrix allows the device to be used in any orientation. Additionally, the porous solid matrix provides a rigid structure suitable to withstand vibrations and abuse without compromising device functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20140102446
    Abstract: Various systems, devices, NO2 absorbents, NO2 scavengers and NO2 recuperator for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, an apparatus for converting nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide can include a receptacle including an inlet, an outlet, a surface-active material coated with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid and an absorbent wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the surface-active material and the absorbent such that nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow is converted to nitric oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, David P. Rounbehler
  • Patent number: 8646445
    Abstract: An ambulatory or stationary device for delivery of a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide to an individual's lungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Gregory Vasquez, Bryan Johnson, Jody Fuller, Ryan Denton
  • Publication number: 20140007869
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an emergency oxygen supply mask adapted for rescuing a passenger of an aircraft in an emergency situation, comprising: an oxygen mask having a mask body with a first opening for covering mouth and/or nose of the passenger and with a second opening connecting said first opening for providing breathable supply air. According to the invention the emergency oxygen supply mask comprises a physical reaction component connected to the mask body for receiving air, adapted for converting said air into supply air by a physical reaction between said air and a physical reaction material in said physical reaction component to produce oxygen-enriched air, and for supplying said oxygen-enriched air as the supply air to the first opening of the mask body and the physical reaction component is, in particular releasable, connected to a pressurized reservoir or manifold of air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Günter Boomgaarden, Marco Hollm
  • Publication number: 20140000591
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency oxygen device for at least one passenger of an aircraft, comprising a chemical oxygen generator and/or oxygen pressure cylinder including an oxygen source and a starter unit adapted for initiating a reaction in said oxygen source producing oxygen, at least one oxygen mask each connected with the oxygen source such that an oxygen fluid flow from said oxygen source after said starter unit has initiated the reaction is receivable at the oxygen mask, an activation assembly for activating the starter unit, and whereby the activation assembly comprises an actuator assembly comprising a shape memory material based actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Marco Hollm, Hasso Weinmann, Gunter Boomgarden, Mark Niedostatek, Rudiger Meckes, Wolfgang Rittner
  • Publication number: 20140000589
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency oxygen device for passenger of an air-craft, comprising a chemical oxygen generator including a chemical oxygen source and an activation unit for initiating a chemical reaction of said chemical oxygen source producing oxygen, at least two oxygen masks each connected with the chemical oxygen generator for receiving an oxygen fluid flow from said chemical oxygen generator after said activation unit has initiated the chemical reaction, a mechanical activation assembly for activating the activation unit. According to the invention the activation unit is activated by a mechanical force exerted onto an activation element of the activation unit and the mechanical activation assembly comprises for each of the said at least two oxygen masks a first mechanical connection from the activation element to a fixation element releasably mounted to said emergency oxygen device and a second mechanical connection from said fixation element to said oxygen mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Marco HOLLM, Wolfgang RITTNER
  • Publication number: 20140000594
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft passenger emergency oxygen supply device comprising an oxygen mask having a mask body with a first opening for covering mouth and/or nose of the passenger, a second opening connecting said first opening with a source of oxygen, a passenger service unit, a connecting line fixed to the oxygen mask body at one end and having a coupling at the other end for coupling said line to the passenger service unit wherein a chemical reaction component is comprised in the oxygen mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Günter Boomgaarden, Marco Hollm
  • Publication number: 20140000592
    Abstract: The invention relates to a regulation device for a source of breathable gas, comprising a reaction medium adapted to perform an exothermic reaction for the production of breathable gas, the reaction medium surrounding an interior reaction volume having a breathable gas outlet. The invention further relates to a chemical oxygen generator system for the provision of breathable gas in an aircraft as well as to a method for regulating a source of breathable gas comprising the step of initiating an exothermic reaction of a reaction medium for the production of breathable gas, the reaction medium surrounding an interior reaction volume having a breathable gas outlet, wherein the breathable gas is flowing through the breathable gas outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Günter Boomgaarden, Marco Hollm
  • Publication number: 20140000593
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chemical oxygen generator for an emergency oxygen supply device in an aircraft, said generator comprising a housing, a solid chemical substance comprising oxygen in chemically bound form arranged inside said housing and extending along a longitudinal axis of said housing, a starter unit positioned adjacent to said chemical substance, said starter unit being adapted to provide energy to said chemical substance for initiating a chemical reaction of said solid chemical substance producing gaseous oxygen, an outflow port in said housing being in fluid communication with said chemical substance. According to the invention said solid chemical substance extends from a starter region adjacent to the starter unit to an end region, wherein the contour length to surface ratio of a cross section of said chemical substance in said starter region is larger than the contour length to surface ratio of a cross section of said chemical substance in the end region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Günter Boomgaarden, Marco Hollm
  • Publication number: 20140000590
    Abstract: The invention relates to a oxygen breathing device, comprising: an oxygen source, in particular a chemical oxygen generator or an oxygen pressure tank, at least one oxygen mask connected via an oxygen supply line to said oxygen source, a flow control unit adapted to receive a signal indicating ambient pressure or to detect ambient pressure and to control the flow of oxygen through the oxygen supply line depending on said ambient pressure, wherein the flow control unit is adapted to provide a low oxygen flow at a first ambient pressure, provide a higher oxygen flow at a second ambient pressure which is lower than said first ambient pressure and to increase said oxygen flow in at least two steps, preferably to increase said oxygen flow constantly, wherein by a bypass valve arranged in the oxygen supply line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: WOLFGANG RITTNER, RUDIGER MECKES
  • Publication number: 20140000595
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency oxygen device for passenger of an aircraft, comprising a chemical oxygen generator including a chemical oxygen source and an activation unit for initiating a chemical reaction of said chemical oxygen source producing oxygen, at least two oxygen masks each connected with the chemical oxygen generator for receiving an oxygen fluid flow from said chemical oxygen generator after said activation unit has initiated the chemical reaction, a mechanical activation assembly for activating the activation unit. According to the invention the activation unit is activated by a mechanical force exerted onto an activation element of the activation unit and the mechanical activation assembly comprises for each of the said at least two oxygen masks a first mechanical connection from the activation element to a fixation element releasably mounted to said emergency oxygen device and a second mechanical connection from said fixation element to said oxygen mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Marco Hollm, Günter Boomgaarden, Romain Ducos, Rüdiger Meckes
  • Patent number: 8613958
    Abstract: A method for delivering nitric oxide therapy to a subject can include administering a composition including a nitric-oxide releasing agent and silica to the subject and releasing a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide from the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: GENO LLC
    Inventor: David H. Fine
  • Patent number: 8607785
    Abstract: Various systems and devices for generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the device includes a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a porous solid matrix positioned with the body. The porous solid matrix is coated with an aqueous solution of an antioxidant, wherein the inlet is configured to receive a gas flow and fluidly communicate the gas flow to the outlet through the solid matrix to convert nitrogen dioxide in the gas flow into nitric oxide. The porous solid matrix allows the device to be used in any orientation. Additionally, the porous solid matrix provides a rigid structure suitable to withstand vibrations and abuse without compromising device functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Geno LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Bryan Johnson, Gregory Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20130312744
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for supplying and managing oxygen suited for use on-board an aircraft for providing breathable oxygen to pilots and cockpit crew. Components of the system work together to optimize oxygen utilization while reducing costs from maintenance and added weight of traditional pressurized gaseous cylinders. Components include a rapid oxygen supply for immediate use in emergency situations, an on-board oxygen generator (OBOG), a controller, a pulsed oxygen delivery subsystem that detects inhale/exhale phases and adapts to physiological requirements, and a breathing mask for each pilot and cockpit crew member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: Girish S. Kshirsagar, Detlev Degenhardt, Ashraf Sherif
  • Publication number: 20130312745
    Abstract: Provided herein is a hybrid system for generating oxygen on-board an aircraft for passengers and/or flight crew to breath. The system includes a first chemical oxygen generator component configured to promptly supply oxygen suitable for breathing upon an emergency situation arising and during an initial descent mode. Heat produced from the exothermic decomposition reactions inherent in several types of chemical oxygen generators can be harvested and feed to a second oxygen generator. The second oxygen generator is a solid electrolyte oxygen separation system that catalytically separates oxygen from air inside specialized ceramic materials at high temperatures, about 650° C. to 750° C., using electrical voltage. The ability to feed heat from the first oxygen generator to the second oxygen generator substantially reduces the lag time until the second ceramic oxygen generator is available to take over as the oxygen supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: Girish S. Kshirsagar, Detlev Degenhardt
  • Publication number: 20130312743
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for supplying, generating, conserving, and managing oxygen that is ideally suited for use on-board an aircraft for supply of breathable oxygen to passengers and flight crew. The system includes several components that together optimize oxygen utilization while reducing costs from maintenance and added weight of traditional pressurized gaseous cylinders. Components of the system include a pressurized cylinder of oxygen enriched gas or a chemical oxygen generator for rapid use in emergency situations, an on-board oxygen generator (OBOG) of the ceramic oxygen generator (COG) type incorporating solid electrolyte oxygen separation (SEOS) technology, a controller, a pulsed oxygen supplier, a crew/passenger breathing mask, and one or more sensors including sensors that detect inhale/exhale phases and communicate with the controller so that flow of oxygen may be regulated for conservation and to adapt to physiological needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: Girish S. Kshirsagar, Detlev Degenhardt, Ashraf Sherif
  • Publication number: 20130298906
    Abstract: A reaction and distribution system may include a distributor securable near or in a path correspond to a breathing passage such as the nostrils or the mouth of a user for delivering nitric oxide therapy thereto. The distributor may contain an internal reactor for creating the nitric oxide from reactants. Alternative embodiments may rely on a line delivering nitric oxide to the distributor from a remote generator such as a canister carried in a pocket or placed/at the bedside of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: GENOSYS, INC.
    Inventors: J. W. Randolph Miller, Christie M. Jones
  • Publication number: 20130247908
    Abstract: An oxygen generating apparatus that includes a container containing potassium super oxide, an inhale valve, and an inhale valve filter between the potassium super oxide and the inhale valve. The filter is configured to prevent particles having a diameter of 10 ?m from passing through the filter, and to neutralize KOH and KO2 particles having a diameter of less than 10 ?m that contact the filter into a food grade compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: Mel BLUM
  • Publication number: 20130220317
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft oxygen emergency device comprising a chemical oxygen generator, an oxygen supply line including a first line section connecting said chemical oxygen generator with a flow regulator unit and a second line section connecting said flow regulator unit with at least one oxygen mask for supplying oxygen to mouth and/or nose of a person at a breathing pressure. According to the invention, said second line section comprises an upstream second line section connecting said flow regulator unit with a throttle unit and a downstream second line section connecting said throttle unit with the oxygen mask, wherein oxygen flowing from the chemical oxygen generator to the oxygen mask via said oxygen supply line passes through said throttle unit and said throttle unit has a cross section which is small enough to increase the pressure within the chemical oxygen generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: WOLFGANG RITTNER, Rudiger Meckes, Gunter Boomgaarden, Mark Niedostatek
  • Patent number: 8517011
    Abstract: The invention to provide a carbon dioxide mist pressure bath system which is possible to cause the carbon dioxide mist to be absorbed efficiently through the skin and mucous membrane of the human living-body. The system comprises a carbon dioxide supply means 11; a liquid supply means 21; a carbon dioxide mist generating means 31 for pulverizing and dissolving carbon dioxide and the liquid to generate the carbon dioxide mist; a living-body cover member 41 for covering the skin and mucous membrane of the living-body and formed with a space of sealing inside the carbon dioxide mist generated by the carbon dioxide mist generating means 31; and a liquid circulation means 61 for again supplying a liquid collected in the carbon dioxide mist generating means 31 into the carbon dioxide mist generating means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignees: ACP Japan Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shoichi Nakamura
  • Patent number: 8505532
    Abstract: The invention to provide a carbon dioxide mist pressure bath system which is possible to cause the carbon dioxide mist to be absorbed efficiently through the skin and mucous membrane of the human living-body. The system comprises a carbon dioxide supply means 11; a liquid supply means 21; a carbon dioxide mist generating means 31 for pulverizing and dissolving carbon dioxide and the liquid to generate the carbon dioxide mist; a living-body cover member 41 for covering the skin and mucous membrane of the living-body and formed with a space of sealing inside the carbon dioxide mist generated by the carbon dioxide mist generating means 31; a liquid circulation means 61 for again supplying a liquid collected in the carbon dioxide mist generating means 31 into the carbon dioxide mist generating means; and a pressurization means 81 for pressurizing the inside of the living-body cover member 41.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignees: ACP Japan Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shoichi Nakamura
  • Publication number: 20130192596
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a chemical oxygen generator for an emergency oxygen device, comprising an outer housing defining an interior space and comprising an outlet opening, a solid oxygen source within said interior space containing a material which is able to produce oxygen in a chemical reaction. According to embodiments of the invention, a hollow tube within said interior space is embedded in said solid oxygen source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: WOLFGANG RITTNER, Rudiger Meckes
  • Publication number: 20130167840
    Abstract: The invention provides for a sorbent composition comprising Fe(IV), Fe(V), Fe(VI), and/or a mixture of thereof. (“the ferrate compound”), wherein upon exposure to CO2 and moisture, the sorbent composition absorbs CO2 and co-generates O2, and materials, systems and methods of using this sorbent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Bruce F. Monzyk, Chad M. Cucksey, Timothy S. Rennick, Brian J. Sikorski, Martha W. McCauley
  • Patent number: 8434475
    Abstract: A reaction and distribution system may include a distributor securable near or in a path correspond to a breathing passage such as the nostrils or the mouth of a user for delivering nitric oxide therapy thereto. The distributor may contain an internal reactor for creating the nitric oxide from reactants. Alternative embodiments may rely on a line delivering nitric oxide to the distributor from a remote generator such as a cannister carried in a pocket or placed/at the bedside of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Genosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy J. Miller, Christie M. Jones
  • Patent number: 8434493
    Abstract: The adjustable mouth shield device provides an adjustably fitted mouth shield with adjustable headband for secure fit. The adjustable headband is fastened to the padded earpiece. The straight first extension from the earpiece is angled downwardly and forwardly to terminate in a swivel joint providing almost 360 degrees of swivel. The second extension is arced both downwardly and forwardly. The u-shaped mouthpiece is fitted to the adjustable spring mount for horizontal pivot of the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece may, by virtue of the swivel joint and the spring mount, be moved completely away from a user's mouth and, in turn, pivoted and swiveled to be directly in front of the user's mouth. The inward curves at the distal end of the mouthpiece aid in sliding on the disposable pads that shield a user from objects, foods and other materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventors: Eric McGhie, Darrell Harvey
  • Patent number: 8424525
    Abstract: A breathing gas supply system for an aircraft includes a plurality of oxygen concentrating apparatus, each of which in use, is operable to supply oxygen enriched gas to a breathing gas supply. Each oxygen concentrating apparatus includes at least two active molecular sieve beds which are operable so that while one sieve bed is adsorbing non-oxygen gas from a pressurized gas supply, the or another bed is being purged of non-oxygen gas by subjecting the bed to lower pressure. Each oxygen concentrating apparatus includes an oxygen enriched gas flow control device which permits the flow of oxygen enriched gas produced by the oxygen concentrating apparatus to the breathing gas supply and permits a restricted flow of oxygen enriched gas from the breathing gas supply to the oxygen concentrating apparatus. Oxygen enriched gas produced by the adsorbing sieve bed flows direct to the bed being purged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell Normalair-Garrett (Holdings) Ltd.
    Inventors: David John Peacey, Kraig Charles Murley
  • Publication number: 20130074836
    Abstract: An apparatus for deploying oxygen masks that includes a pre-packaged modular system that does not require manual repacking of oxygen masks by aircraft technicians. The cartridge is for use with a manifold having a passageway in fluid communication with a source of breathable gas. The cartridge includes an end wall, a sidewall extending from the end wall and terminating at a distal end adjacent to an opening. A flexible member defines a chamber inside the cartridge. The chamber is in fluid communication with the passageway when the cartridge is coupled to the manifold. The flexible member has an outlet. A mask assembly is disposed inside the cartridge. The mask assembly has a hose coupled to the outlet of the flexible member. A cover is removably attached to the distal end of the at least one side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: AVOX SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventor: Avox Systems Inc.
  • Patent number: 8371296
    Abstract: Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. Precise delivery of nitric oxide at therapeutic levels of 20 to 100 ppm and inhibition of reaction of nitric oxide with oxygen to form toxic impurities such as nitrogen dioxide can provide effective inhalation therapy for pulmonary hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Geno, LLC
    Inventors: David H. Fine, Stephen J. MacDonald, David Rounbehler, David Wheeler, Jonathan L. Rolfe, George Jarvis
  • Publication number: 20130025591
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provide respiratory ventilation support to a patient by concentrating oxygen with an oxygen generator comprising a nitrogen adsorbing molecular sieve and mixing and supplying the concentrated oxygen and ambient air. The method and apparatus determine parameters for providing respiratory ventilation support to the patient based on an indication of the size of the patient provided by an operator of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Wyngate Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Clark, Jerry Luedke, Scott Thielman, Richard Taylor, Blake Stancik, Alan Widmer, Brian J. Doll
  • Publication number: 20130019866
    Abstract: A lavatory chemical oxygen system for providing breathing gas to an aircraft lavatory includes a remotely located oxygen generation system for supplying oxygen to the aircraft lavatory. The lavatory chemical oxygen system includes an aircraft passenger main cabin, an aircraft lavatory, and a lavatory oxygen drop box housing with a lavatory oxygen mask in the aircraft lavatory. A chemical oxygen generator located remotely from the aircraft lavatory is connected to the lavatory oxygen mask to provide supplemental oxygen to an occupant of the lavatory. The chemical oxygen generator can be activated electronically or manually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: BE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.
    Inventors: NICOLAS BEHR, CHARLES FORSTER, FRED OPP, TREVOR SKELLY, TIM PAHLS, TIM HUGHES
  • Patent number: 8353706
    Abstract: A breathing apparatus simulator unit (BASU) comprises a mouthpiece/noseclip subassembly and a cartridge subassembly. The mouthpiece/noseclip subassembly includes the same mouthpiece/noseclip subassembly that is utilized in an actual self-contained self-rescuer (SCSR) device. The cartridge subassembly comprises a container containing a reactionary material. The reactionary material reacts with at least one product of a user's exhalation to generate heat and resistance, thereby providing sensations to simulate the use of an actual SCSR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Ocenco, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael B. Kay
  • Patent number: 8230853
    Abstract: The invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bath system, which is possible to control the amount of gas and liquid, pressure and others, and cause a gas mist to be absorbed through a skin and mucous membrane of a human living-body under an optimum condition, in which a mist is prepared by pulverizing and dissolving carbon dioxide or oxygen or a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and Oxygen and a liquid at a density of not less than a predetermined value, and the thus prepared gas mist is directly contacted to the skin and mucous membrane of the living-body, the gas mist pressure bath system comprises a gas supply, a liquid supply, a gas mist supply for generating and supplying the gas mist prepared by the liquid nozzle of pulverizing and dissolving the gas supplied from the gas supply as well as the liquid supplied from the liquid supply, and the living body cover member of covering the skin and mucous membrane of the living-body and forming a space of sealing the gas mist inside thereof, and the gas mist pressu
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignees: ACP Japan Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shoichi Nakamura