Respiratory humidifier communication systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9993608
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14398437

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A respiratory humidification system includes a humidifier that is capable of electronic communication with one or more other components of the system thereby permitting transfer of data or control signals between the humidifier and other components of the system. In some systems, a flow generator, such as a ventilator, is provided to supply a flow of breathing gas. The humidifier and the flow generator are capable of electronic communication with one another. In some arrangements, an operating mode or parameter of the humidifier to be set or confirmed by the flow generator, either automatically or manually through a user interface of the flow generator. The humidifier can also utilize data provided by the flow generator or other system component, such as an incubator, to set or confirm an operating mode or parameter of the humidifier. In some arrangements, a user interface of the humidifier can display data from another system component, such as a nebulizer or pulse oximeter.

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FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED2013 AUCKLAND

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cheung, Dexter Chi Lun Auckland, NZ 32 254
Payton, Matthew John Auckland, NZ 4 13
Seekup, Peter Alan Auckland, NZ 17 106

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