Method and apparatus for humidification of breathable gas by condensation and/or dehumidification
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1. A method for humidifying breathable gas pressurized by a blower and subsequently provided to a user'"'"'s airways, the method comprising:
- producing moisture or water derived from ambient environmental surroundings by applying a current to a Peltier plate assembly to create condensation; and
channeling the pressurized breathable gas from the blower along an air flow path, said flow path including access to at least a portion of the moisture or water produced by the Peltier plate assembly for increased humidification of the pressurized breathable gas, for delivery to the airways of the user.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for humidifying breathable gas provided to a user includes providing a breathable gas, producing moisture or water derived from ambient environmental surroundings, e.g., via condensation and/or dehumidified air, and directing the breathable gas along an air flow path. The air flow path optionally includes access to at least a portion of the moisture or water for increased humidification of the breathable gas, for delivery to the user.
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1. A method for humidifying breathable gas pressurized by a blower and subsequently provided to a user'"'"'s airways, the method comprising:
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producing moisture or water derived from ambient environmental surroundings by applying a current to a Peltier plate assembly to create condensation; and channeling the pressurized breathable gas from the blower along an air flow path, said flow path including access to at least a portion of the moisture or water produced by the Peltier plate assembly for increased humidification of the pressurized breathable gas, for delivery to the airways of the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for humidifying breathable gas pressurized by a blower and subsequently provided to a user'"'"'s airways, the method comprising:
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producing moisture or water derived from ambient environmental surroundings; and channeling the pressurized breathable gas from the blower along an air flow path, said flow path including access to at least a portion of the produced moisture or water for increased humidification of the pressurized breathable gas, for delivery to the airways of the user, wherein the producing includes; providing a moisture absorbent material to dehumidify the ambient environmental surroundings and create condensation; collecting moisture or water produced by the moisture absorbent material; and introducing said moisture or water into the air flow path. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for humidifying breathable gas pressurized by a blower and subsequently provided to a user'"'"'s airways, the method comprising:
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producing, in the form of condensation, moisture or water derived from ambient environmental surroundings; channeling the pressurized breathable gas from the blower along an air flow path, said flow path including access to at least a portion of the moisture or water produced by a Peltier plate assembly for increased humidification of the pressurized breathable gas, for delivery to the airways of the user; and controlling the amount of said moisture or water produced. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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