Michael B Webb

US Patent:

20180110956, Apr 26, 2018

Filed:

Oct 20, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/298712

Inventors:

- Exeter NH, US
Michael J. Webb - Hollis NH, US
Martin Stillig - Dransfeld, DE

International Classification:

A61M 16/14
A61M 16/16
A61M 16/06
A61M 16/00

Abstract:

Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for manufacturing a vapor transfer cartridge with a constant inner diameter to maximize the area available for fibers required for heating and humidifying a breathing gas. In one aspect, a vapor transfer cartridge includes a center tube extending along a first axis from a first to a second end, having a continuous inner diameter, a first header piece configured as a cap and including a channel about an inner circumference of the header piece coupled to the first end of the center tube, a second header piece coupled to the second end of the center tube, and a plurality of fibers arranged along the axis of the center tube from the first end to the second end. The first header piece further includes a first port, and a baffle.