Molded water chamber base plate for use in a humidifier and ventilator assembly
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1. A water chamber for use in a heated humidifier having a heater plate, the water chamber comprising:
- a base plate having a body, the body portion being formed from a thermally conductive composite material; and
a cover connected to the base plate.
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Abstract
A molded base plate for use in a humidifier and ventilation assembly is disclosed. The base plate is connected to a cover which forms the water chamber of the humidifier. A thermally conductive material is used in the molding process of the base plate so that heat applied to the base plate is conducted into the water.
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1. A water chamber for use in a heated humidifier having a heater plate, the water chamber comprising:
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a base plate having a body, the body portion being formed from a thermally conductive composite material; and
a cover connected to the base plate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19)
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11. A humidifier for use with a ventilator, the humidifier comprising:
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a ventilator dock;
a heater plate adjacent the ventilator dock;
a water chamber adjacent the heater plate, the water chamber having a base plate, the base plate including a body portion formed from a thermally conductive composite material and a cover attached to the base portion. - View Dependent Claims (17, 20)
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21. A humidifier and ventilator assembly for use in delivering humid pressurized air to a user, the assembly comprising:
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a humidifier, the humidifier having a ventilator dock and a heater plate adjacent the ventilator dock, the humidifier also having a water chamber adjacent the heater plate, the water chamber having base plate, the base plate including a body portion formed from a thermally conductive composite material and a cover attached to the base plate, the water chamber having an inlet port and an outlet port;
a ventilator having an air intake and an air outlet, the air outlet being connected to the inlet port of the water chamber.
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22. A method of forming a water chamber for use in a humidifier and ventilator assembly, the method comprising the steps of:
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molding a base plate from a thermally conductive composite material in a first mold;
removing the base plate from the first mold;
inserting the base plate in a second mold;
molding a seal about the base plate;
molding a cover in a third mold;
attaching the cover to the base plate. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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