SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE IN A TUBE-LIKE STRUCTURE
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1. A CPAP system comprising:
- a tube having at least one expansion section; and
a gas flow generator disposed in a portion of the expansion section, wherein the gas flow generator comprises a motor to drive an impellor whereby a positive air pressure and flow are generated.
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Abstract
The systems and methods described herein include a small system integrated within a tubing for providing positive air pressure to a patient. The system may include a tube with an inlet opening, an expansion section with a gas flow generator, and an outlet opening. The systems and methods described herein provide improved mobility, comfort, and usability for patients.
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1. A CPAP system comprising:
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a tube having at least one expansion section; and a gas flow generator disposed in a portion of the expansion section, wherein the gas flow generator comprises a motor to drive an impellor whereby a positive air pressure and flow are generated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An elongated CPAP system comprising:
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a tube having an inlet port, an outlet, and an expansion section, and wherein the expansion section is positioned between the inlet port and the outlet; and a gas flow generator positioned in the expansion section, wherein the gas flow generator generates positive gas pressure and flow through the outlet. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A portable and elongated CPAP system comprising:
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an expansion tube section having a blower comprised of a motor and impellor disposed therein; at least two detachable tube sections for attaching to an inlet and outlet port of the expansion tube section, wherein one of the detachable tube sections has acoustically designed inlet port that forms a low pass frequency filter with an expansion chamber disposed in the expansion tube section.
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