WO1999013929A1 - Non-contact gas dispenser and apparatus for use therewith - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
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- A62B18/00—Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes or incorporating a pump or compressor for reducing the inhalation effort
- A62B18/003—Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes or incorporating a pump or compressor for reducing the inhalation effort having means for creating a fresh air curtain
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
- A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
- A61M16/06—Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
- A61M16/0666—Nasal cannulas or tubing
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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- A61M16/06—Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
- A61M16/0666—Nasal cannulas or tubing
- A61M16/0672—Nasal cannula assemblies for oxygen therapy
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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- A61M16/06—Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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- A61M16/1005—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours with O2 features or with parameter measurement
- A61M16/101—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours with O2 features or with parameter measurement using an oxygen concentrator
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
- A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
- A61M16/10—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
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Definitions
- This invention relates generally to a non-contact gas dispenser for directing a desired inhalable gaseous mixture to a region proximate to a user's nose and mouth and to a gas concentrator apparatus with which the user may select one of at least two settings to deliver the gaseous mixture at distinct but different concentrations and flow rates.
- a desired gas such as one that is highly concentrated with oxygen generated from a pressure swing adsorption apparatus, or is substantially pure oxygen supplied from a gas canister, is applied to a user by either a mask, a nose or oral cannula, or an oxygen tent.
- the highly concentrated oxygen gas usually is applied by these means at flow rates up to about 5 litres per minute. Higher flow rates by such applications can irritate the user, and typically will require controlled conditions and/or professional monitoring.
- Non-monitored high oxygen concentrations may also lead to oxygen toxicity.
- cannulas significant air passage blockage can occur, with the average inhaled oxygen concentration being different for users with different nostril sizes and intensities of breathing. Exhaled air is less likely to be dissipated when using masks or tents, thus causing exhaled air to be re-inhaled and a change in the humidity of the overall air inhaled.
- masks and nasal cannulas are designed to be used once by one person; reuse at oxygen bars or health facilities may cause viruses or other diseases to be transmitted to unsuspecting second users.
- disposing of a nasal cannula and mask after a one-time use is costly, and
- the present invention comprises a non-contact gas dispenser having a head set apparatus, a gas source and a conduit to direct the desired gas from the gas source to the head set and to a region defining the "inspirational area" proximate to the user's nose and mouth.
- the head set apparatus comprises a gas delivery nozzle and flexible headband with an arm extending from the headband to support the nozzle at a predetermined position within a preferred range near but not in direct contact with the user's mouth, nose or other body tissue.
- PSA pressure swing adsorption apparatus
- FIG. 1 illustrates a non-contact gas dispenser according to our invention, as may be worn by a user of our invention
- FIG. 2 is a further view of the non-contact gas dispenser of Figure 1;
- FIG. 3 is an alternative embodiment of a non-contact gas dispenser of our invention
- FIGS. 4a through 4g are enlarged views of Figure 2, taken along lines of
- FIGS. 5a and 5b illustrate the distribution of the gaseous mixture in the intended inspirational area for inhalation by the user
- FIG. 6a through 6e illustrate certain possible nozzle combinations and shapes
- FIGS. 7a through 7c are partial enlarged side views of the head set apparatus showing additional alternative embodiments;
- FIG. 8 is a graph illustrating desirable oxygen concentration/ nozzle distance parameters according to the invention.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic of a pressure swing adsorption apparatus ("PSA") suitable for the present invention.
- FIG. 10 illustrates an alternate delivery configuration for the PSA of FIG.
- the gas dispenser 200 comprises a head set 202, a gas source 210 producing or storing a desired gas, and a conduit 208 to deliver the desired gas from source 210 to head set 202.
- Head set 202 comprises an arcuate flexible band 204 extending from one side of a user's head 212 to the
- Arm 206 extends, as shown, from the band 204 toward the user's mouth and nose to direct the desired gas from conduit 208 to a region proximate to the nose and mouth, defined herein as the inspirational area, shown by dotted lines
- band 204 may be made from any suitable compliant, resilient or elastic material such as a plastic or metal material which may or may not be coated or fabric covered. As shown in Figures 1 and 3, band 204 may also, but need not, comprise one or more earphones 214 at its ends. Earphone(s) 214, which can be any type of conventional earphone, foam or liquid/air padded or formed fitted, or replaceable earbuds, may then be connected by known means to an optional sound device 218, such as a radio or other sound source to provide entertainment and/or user instructions timed to the desired gas settings, activities during use, and the use periods.
- an optional sound device 218, such as a radio or other sound source to provide entertainment and/or user instructions timed to the desired gas settings, activities during use, and the use periods.
- arm 206 is designed not to contact its user during operation. To accomplish this, arm 206 is preset to be a predetermined distance (L) from the user's head 212. At that predetermined distance (L) from the user's head 212, arm 206 can supply the desired gas, in this case an oxygen enriched gas having a preset concentration and flow rate, to the user's inspirational area 205 without nose or throat irritation.
- desired gas in this case an oxygen enriched gas having a preset concentration and flow rate
- Figures 4a through 4g illustrate various embodiments by which the desired gas can be directed to the user's nose and mouth.
- conduit 208 is attached to the outer surface of arm 206 facing the user's head. The gas is then directed through conduit 208 to the user's nose and mouth through a nozzle 222 comprising either a single aperture at the terminal end of conduit
- conduit 208 may either be permanently affixed to arm 206 or removeably attached by tube retaining loops 207 or the like as shown in Fig. 4e.
- the end of conduit 208 may also function as a valve by positioning a slidable cover 209 (shown as dotted lines in Fig. 4a) to vary the number of open apertures through which the gas will pass.
- conduit 208 may also be contained within arm 206, as shown in Figures 4b and 4f.
- the delivery end of conduit 208 is either fixed or detachably held (by a friction fit or the like) in a longitudinally formed hole 223 in arm 206, through which the gas is delivered by nozzle 222 formed by one or more openings in arm 206 in fluid connection with conduit 208 and hole 223.
- conduit 208 is connected near the non-dispensing end of arm 206 at band 204 by a detachable connector 229 such as a quick release connector or a threaded joint.
- the desired gas proceeds through conduit 208 into a central passageway 226 in arm 206 until it is directed to the user's nose and mouth through nozzle openings 222, located on the other or gas dispensing end of arm 206.
- Conduit 208 can be made of any type suitable material for delivering oxygen, for example, flexible plastic or rubber tubing or articulated hose, that allows the desired gas to be delivered while still permitting the user to move during operation of dispenser 200.
- arm 206 is manufactured from durable rigid or semi-rigid material, such as plastic or metal. Arm 206 may also contain a voice transmitter
- a transmitter schematically shown at 220, receives the user's voice through one of the arm's audio openings 221.
- FIGS 5a and 5b there is illustrated the distribution in one plane of a normal gaseous mixture, as it exits a nozzle represented by a single circular opening 222 of, e.g., about 1/8" diameter and flow rate of about 5 litres per minute (Figure 5a) and of a pair of circular orifices 222 of similar diameter each and flow rate (Figure 5b).
- lines 0 1 , 0 2 and 0 3 represent decreasing concentration of oxygens when mixed with the ambient air, of, e.g. , 50%, 35% and 25% .
- line x-x represents the
- inspirational area 205 of the user if the nozzle is positioned directly in the vertical frontal plane extending outwardly from the nose and mouth, and line y-y if the nozzle is placed to one side, e.g., 45° to the right or left of the vertical plane, but directed toward the center point of the inspirational area 205.
- the distance of nozzle 222 from the plane of the mouth and nose is shown as L in both Figures 5 a
- the nozzle openings 222 may be modified, as shown for example in Figures 6a through 6e.
- a pair of nozzle openings 222 may be positioned vertically. If a pear shaped cross-sectional pattern of the gas mixture at the inspiration area 205 is desired, one of the openings 222 may be larger than the other.
- Figure 6b illustrates three openings 222 but with the two end openings directing the mixture laterally outwardly and the center opening angled upwardly towards the nose area, whereas Figure 6c shows the three openings 222 in a triangular pattern.
- the nozzle may comprise a single opening
- the distance L between the end of arm 208 and the user's nose and mouth is made adjustable by either the material of arm 208, the structure of arm 208, or both.
- arm 208 is made of semi-rigid compliant material, the user may bend the arm to adjust the position of the nozzle end of arm 208.
- the structure of arm 208 may also include a telescoping portion 230 to adjust the length of arm 208, as shown in its "closed" position in Figure 7a and in its "opened" position in
- Arm 208 may also be detachably held by retaining means 232, such as a clamp, to earphone 214, as shown in Figures 7b and 7c, or to band 204 as shown in Figure 7a. Retaining means 232 may then hold arm 208 at its pre-set distance L and may also permit limited rotation and sliding within the retaining means to adjust the position of arm 208 within the preferred range to be described.
- retaining means 232 such as a clamp, to earphone 214, as shown in Figures 7b and 7c, or to band 204 as shown in Figure 7a.
- Retaining means 232 may then hold arm 208 at its pre-set distance L and may also permit limited rotation and sliding within the retaining means to adjust the position of arm 208 within the preferred range to be described.
- the concentration and flow rate can be kept constant, but the nozzle moved to a closed position, as shown in Figure 7a, of about 5 cm from the inspirational area.
- a preferred range for operation of non-contact dispensing apparatus as described to be a range for L from about 2 cm to about 8 cm, with the flow rate ranging from about 3 1pm to about 15 1pm, a pressure of the source from about 7 psig to about 9 psig, and with a source concentration from about 50% oxygen to about 95% oxygen, in order to achieve a preferred range in the inspirational area from about 25 % to about 40% oxygen.
- Gas source 210 may be any apparatus that provides a desired gas.
- Gas source 210 may be a canister or supply tank containing compressed gas, preferably an oxygen enriched gas at a predetermined concentration.
- Gas source 210 according to our invention may also consist of a pressure swing adsorption apparatus ("PSA") as illustrated in Figure 6.
- PSA pressure swing adsorption apparatus
- ambient air is supplied to source 210 through an assembly of working components 30.
- the components 30 initially receive a feed gas stream (ambient air) in an input 22 of an intake resonator 58 to decrease the noise for the intake of the ambient air feed stream.
- the feed stream continues through resonator outlet
- valve 23 is moved through piping 106 and 107, by means of a pump or compressor assembly 24, to a valve block 64, and alternatively to first and second adsorbers 62, 60 through feed valves 116 and 118 and piping 128, 130 respectively.
- the respective adsorber fractionates the feed stream into the desired concentration of product gas, which then proceeds through the outlet 84a, 84b of the corresponding adsorber 62, 60 into the product manifold 66.
- the product gas is controllably directed in three directions.
- the first direction is through T-connection 140 or 142 and piping 138 to a product equalization valve 136.
- the second direction is through
- T-connection 140 or 142 and piping 148 to the corresponding purge orifice 144, 146.
- the third direction is through T-connections 140, 160 or 142, 162 and piping 158 in a second purge loop 156 and through a concentration valve 93. If the applicable purge orifice 144 or 146 is open and concentration valve 93 is closed, the concentration of the product gas will be high. When the applicable purge orifice 144, 146 and concentration valve 93 are both open, the orifice and valve 93 independently control the concentration of the product gas.
- a mixing tank 154 receives the product gas through piping 152 and T- connection 150 to average the product gas to the desired concentration.
- the product gas is pushed through piping 167 and monitored by pressure regulator 170 until it reaches the flow controller valve 93.
- the product gas flow rate is independently controlled by the flow controller valve 92 to proceed through piping 172 and various check valves 190 to outlet connector
- Each of the above-identified PSA's generates a product gas having concentrations and flow rates that usually are adjusted by a technician resetting at least two or more valves and/or switches.
- the present invention provides a new and improved PSA that allows a non-trained user to change the setting of the product gas between a limited number but at least two product gas settings in which the product gas has distinct concentrations and flow rates that are predetermined for the intended uses.
- setting valve 199 in the delivery piping 172 at the exit end.
- the resulting product gas from check valves 190 which has a predetermined flow rate and concentration, is then directed to setting valve 199, which is designed to allow the user to select one of at least two settings for the product gas.
- Each setting of product gas has a distinct concentration and flow rate.
- setting valve 199 may comprise a multiple outlet port valve that has a distinct orifice or orifice size for each setting. The various orifice sizes allow the user to rapidly change the setting of the product gas to a predetermined concentration and flow rate without altering any other valves of the apparatus.
- Setting valve 199 may be a three-way manual or solenoid operated valve to alter the product gas, for example, from a 5 litre/minute product gas to a 10 litre/minute product gas.
- the product gas flow rate can range from about 4 litres/ minute to about 15 litres/minute.
- setting valve 199 preferably is linked mechanically or electronically, by conventional means, to concentration valve 93 to simultaneously adjust valve 93 as setting valve 199 is reset.
- the valve 199 may be reset by computer controlled function, as for example in coordination with a user exercise routine having differing degrees of user exertion during the routine.
- outlet connecter 100 is a single outlet, or as shown in Figure 10, outlet connector 100 may comprise separate outlets 100a, 100b for each setting.
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