SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR OZONE SANITIZATION OF CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE DEVICES

• US 20170202990A1
• Filed: 02/28/2017
• Published: 07/20/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: SoClean, Inc.
• Original Assignee: SoClean, Inc.
• Inventors: LEYVA, Timothy
• Granted Patent: US 11,224,672 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2/183 Ozone dissolved in a liquid
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2/202 Ozone
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2/24 Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2202/14 Means for controlling sterilisation processes, data processing, presentation and storage means, e.g. sensors, controllers, programs
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2202/24 Medical instruments, e.g. endoscopes, catheters, sharps
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0057 Pumps therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/021 operated by electrical means A61M16/202 – A61M16/205 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/06 Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0683 Holding devices therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0816 Joints or connectors
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0875 Connecting tubes
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/1095 in the connecting tubes
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/16 Devices to humidify the respiration air A61M16/1045 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/208 Non-controlled one-way valves, e.g. exhalation, check, pop-off non-rebreathing valves
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2202/0216 Ozone
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/27 preventing use
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/502 User interfaces, e.g. screens or keyboards
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2209/10 Equipment for cleaning

Abstract

The present invention is generally related to a device and method for sanitizing a medical instrument with ozone, in particular the invention relates to a system, method and a device for sanitizing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device. The device has an ozone compartment, an ozone operating system and one or more ozone distribution lines that distribute ozone to a continuous positive airway pressure device. The device may further include a heater adapter unit to connect heating systems in CPAP devices while distributing ozone to sanitize the CPAP device in accordance with the present invention.

Claims

1. A system comprising:

a device with a water reservoir; and

a distribution line connected at a proximal end to an ozone operating system and at a distal end to the water reservoir;

wherein a free end of the distribution line is immersed in the water reservoir below any water in the water reservoir.

2. The system in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a hose connected to the device with the water reservoir.

3. The system in accordance with claim 2 further comprising a mask connected to the distal end of the hose.

4. The system in accordance with claim 3 further comprising a gas-tight chamber configured to engage the mask.

5. The system in accordance with claim 4 further comprising an exhaust port on the gas-tight chamber.

6. The system in accordance with claim 5 further comprising a filter in the exhaust port.

7. The system in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a sensor for sensing ozone in the device with the water reservoir.

17. The method in accordance with claim 4 further comprising sensing ozone gas in the device with a water reservoir.

27. The ozone treatment system of claim 1, wherein said medical device is a continuous positive airway pressure device, and the system further comprises a mask coupled to the distal end of the ozone conveyance line.

8. (canceled)

14. A method of sanitizing a device with a water reservoir, the method comprising:

connecting a proximal end of a distribution line o an ozone operating system; and

immersing a distal end of the distribution line below any water in the water reservoir.

15. The method in accordance with claim 14 further comprising distributing ozone gas into the device with a water reservoir through the distribution line. from the device with a water reservoir.

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21. An ozone treatment system comprising an ozone operating system, an ozone distribution line, a medical device comprising a liquid reservoir, an ozone conveyance line, and a gas tight chamber comprising a cavity;

wherein;

a proximal end of said ozone distribution line is coupled to the ozone operating system;

said ozone distribution line is further coupled to said medical device, such that the distal end of said ozone distribution line is within said liquid reservoir;

said medical device is coupled to a proximal end of said ozone conveyance line;

said gas tight chamber is configured to receive a distal end of said ozone conveyance line; and

said ozone operating system is configured to generate ozone gas for delivery by said ozone distribution line to said liquid reservoir, from said liquid reservoir to said ozone conveyance line, and from said ozone conveyance line to said cavity of said gas tight chamber.

22. The ozone treatment system of claim 21, wherein said gas tight chamber comprises at least one wall, wherein a portion of said at least one wall is configured to receive an intermediate portion of said ozone conveyance line that is between said proximal and distal portions of said ozone conveyance line.

23. The ozone treatment system of claim 21, wherein said gas tight chamber comprises a lid and at least one wall, wherein:

the lid is movable between an open and a closed position;

said at least one wall comprises a lid sealing surface that is configured to engage said lid when said lid is in a closed position; and

said at least one wall comprises an opening configured to receive an intermediate portion of said ozone conveyance line, such that a portion of said ozone conveyance line is below said lid sealing surface.

24. The ozone treatment system of claim 23, wherein when said lid is in said closed position:

a first portion of said lid engages said lid sealing surface; and

a second portion of said lid engages a portion of the intermediate portion of said ozone conveyance line.

25. The ozone treatment system of claim 21, wherein said distal end of said ozone distribution line is positioned below a liquid level of a liquid within said liquid reservoir.

26. The ozone treatment system of claim 23, wherein:

the distal end of said ozone conveyance line is larger than said opening.

28. The ozone treatment system of claim 21, further comprising:

an exhaust port fluidly coupled to said gas tight compartment, wherein the exhaust port is to exhaust ozone gas from said cavity; and

an oxidizing catalyst proximate to said exhaust port, wherein said oxidizing catalyst is configured to break down ozone gas.

29. The ozone treatment system of claim 28, wherein said oxidizing catalyst comprises magnesium oxide.