CPAP humidifier
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1. A humidifier for a continuous positive airway pressure device, comprising:
- a humidifier body;
an air inlet provided to the humidifier body;
an air outlet provided to the humidifier body;
a plurality of chambers defined within the humidifier body;
a plurality of baffles between one of the plurality of chambers and an adjacent one of the plurality of chambers;
an opening provided between two of the plurality of baffles, the opening connecting the adjacent two of said plurality of chambers; and
a deflector baffle being one of the plurality of baffles, the deflector baffle being located proximate to the opening and defining a serpentine fluid flow path between the adjacent chambers.
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Abstract
Passive humidifier for a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device having a plurality of chambers defined by arced baffles. Each opening between the arced baffles is provided with a deflector baffle to prevent direct passage of air.
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1. A humidifier for a continuous positive airway pressure device, comprising:
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a humidifier body;
an air inlet provided to the humidifier body;
an air outlet provided to the humidifier body;
a plurality of chambers defined within the humidifier body;
a plurality of baffles between one of the plurality of chambers and an adjacent one of the plurality of chambers;
an opening provided between two of the plurality of baffles, the opening connecting the adjacent two of said plurality of chambers; and
a deflector baffle being one of the plurality of baffles, the deflector baffle being located proximate to the opening and defining a serpentine fluid flow path between the adjacent chambers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A humidifier for a continuous positive airway pressure device, comprising:
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a humidifier body;
an air inlet provided to the humidifier body;
an air outlet provided to the humidifier body;
a plurality of chambers defined within the humidifier body;
a non-planar dividing wall separating an adjacent two of said plurality of chambers; and
an opening in the dividing wall providing fluid communication between chambers. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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16. A humidifier for a continuous positive airway pressure device, comprising:
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a base;
a cover having a resilient peripheral portion removably securing the cover to the base;
a chamber defined by the base and cover;
an inlet in communication with the chamber; and
an outlet in communication with the chamber.
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