Abstract:
A fluidistor fluid control device comprising a plurality of channels such as Laval nozzles, each channel extending from a control jet inlet to an outlet, such that the direction of flow of fluid through the channel is dependent on the relative flow characteristics of the channels. These flow characteristics can be varied by varying the shape or size of the channels, or by applying a separate control fluid to the interior of one or more of the channels.
Abstract:
A humidifier for gas comprising a liquid tank, gas inlet means projecting axially into a liquid introducing means for sucking in of liquid, said liquid introducing means having a larger inside cross-sectional area than said gas inlet means, said gas inlet means and liquid introducing means having a common radial opening through which the gas supplied can be blown out together with the sucked in liquid as a gas jet containing liquid particles, and a diffuser arranged in the tank opposite said common radial opening for the dividing of the liquid particles in said gas jet.
Abstract:
A gas evacuator for removing excess gas conveyed to a patient through a duct from a gas supply. The device includes a conduit connectable to the gas duct to convey the gas from one portion of the duct to another portion thereof. A chamber is provided with a drain line connectable to a low pressure source, such as a vacuum pump, for maintaining a reduced pressure in the chamber. A first valve is provided for venting excess gas from said conduit to said chamber in response to the differential pressure therebetween. A second valve is provided to introduce gas to said chamber from atmosphere in response to pressure in the chamber. The chamber is kept under low pressure by the vacuum pump. At a desired value of low pressure, the second valve opens to maintain that pressure in the chamber. If excess gas is present in the duct, the first valve opens venting that excess gas to the chamber until the excess gas is removed. The vented gas is removed through the drain line. In the event of a temporary increase in pressure in the chamber above the mentioned desired value, the second valve closes thus ensuring that the excess gas removed from the duct is not vented to atmosphere in the area adjacent the device.
Abstract:
AN EXHALATION VALVE FOR A BREATHING APPARATUS HAVING A VALVE MEMBER URGED AGAINST A VALVE SEAT BY AN ADJUSTABLE RETAINING FORCE. A MECHANISM IS PROVIDED TO ADJUST THE RELATIVE POSITION BETWEEN THE VALVE MEMBER AND THE VALVE SEAT INDEPENDENTLY OF THE RETAINING FORCE.