Method and apparatus for non-invasive breathing assist
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1. A device for directing a pressurized stream of gas from a gas source toward a patient having a mouth, the device comprising:
- a. an inlet to receive gas from the source;
b. an outlet for directing the stream toward a vicinity of the patient'"'"'s mouth;
c. a conduit for delivering the stream from the inlet to the outlet;
d. a sensor for detecting a respiratory need of the patient, the sensor generating a signal based on the respiratory need;
e. a valve inserted in the conduit for controlling the stream; and
f. a controller for controlling the valve, the controller connected to the sensor, the controller actuated based on the signal.
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Abstract
An apparatus, method and system for non-invasive breathing assistance to a patient. The apparatus comprises a hose or other gas conduit with a valve. Proximity of the patient to a sensor causes the valve to open, directing a pressurized stream of air or other gas at the patient'"'"'s mouth, assisting the patient in breathing.
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1. A device for directing a pressurized stream of gas from a gas source toward a patient having a mouth, the device comprising:
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a. an inlet to receive gas from the source;
b. an outlet for directing the stream toward a vicinity of the patient'"'"'s mouth;
c. a conduit for delivering the stream from the inlet to the outlet;
d. a sensor for detecting a respiratory need of the patient, the sensor generating a signal based on the respiratory need;
e. a valve inserted in the conduit for controlling the stream; and
f. a controller for controlling the valve, the controller connected to the sensor, the controller actuated based on the signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A device for directing a pressurized stream of gas from a gas source toward a patient having a mouth, the device comprising:
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a. an inlet to receive gas from the source;
b. an outlet for directing the stream toward a vicinity of the patient'"'"'s mouth;
c. a conduit for delivering the stream from the inlet to the outlet;
d. a by-pass vent inserted in the conduit;
e. a sensor for detecting a respiratory need of the patient, the sensor generating a signal based on the respiratory need;
f. a valve inserted in the conduit for dividing the stream between the outlet and the vent; and
g. a controller for controlling the valve, the controller connected to the sensor, the controller actuated based on the signal. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. A method for directing a pressurized stream of a gas at a patient having a mouth to assist in breathing, comprising:
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a. sensing a respiratory need of the patient;
b. controlling a flow of the stream based at least on the respiratory need of the patient; and
c. directing the stream toward a vicinity of the patient'"'"'s mouth. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A system for directing a pressurized stream of a gas toward a patient having a mouth to assist in breathing, the system comprising:
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a. a source of the stream;
b. an inlet to receive the gas from the source;
c. an outlet for directing the stream toward a vicinity of the patient'"'"'s mouth;
d. a conduit for conveying the stream from the inlet to the outlet;
e. a sensor for detecting a respiratory need of the patient, the sensor generating a signal based on the respiratory need;
f. a valve inserted in the conduit for controlling the stream; and
g. a controller for controlling the valve, the controller connected to the sensor, the controller actuated based on the signal
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