Apparatus for supplying breathable gas
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1. An apparatus for supplying breathable gas, the apparatus includes;
- a flow generator;
a gas outlet;
a connection means interposed between the flow generator and the gas outlet, the connection means having a connection inlet and a connection outlet; and
a pressure sensing means interposed between the connection outlet and the gas outlet, wherein the connection means is adapted to allow selective connection to either a duct member providing a direct flow path from the connection inlet to the connection outlet or to a humidifier interposed between the connection inlet and the connection outlet.
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Abstract
An apparatus (10) for supplying breathable gas. The apparatus (10) includes a flow generator (12), a gas outlet (14), a connector (21) interposed between the flow generator (12) and the pressure sensor (20), the connector having a connecting inlet (22) and a connecting outlet (24), a pressure sensor (20) interposed between the connecting outlet (24) and the gas outlet (14). The connector (21) is adapted to allow selective connection to either a duct member (30) providing a direct flow path from the connecting inlet (22) to the connecting outlet (24) or to a humidifier (26) interposed between the connecting inlet (22) and the connecting outlet (24).
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1. An apparatus for supplying breathable gas, the apparatus includes;
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a flow generator;
a gas outlet;
a connection means interposed between the flow generator and the gas outlet, the connection means having a connection inlet and a connection outlet; and
a pressure sensing means interposed between the connection outlet and the gas outlet, wherein the connection means is adapted to allow selective connection to either a duct member providing a direct flow path from the connection inlet to the connection outlet or to a humidifier interposed between the connection inlet and the connection outlet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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