Patent Grant
12257395
The present invention relates generally to oxygen delivery systems, and more specifically, to a system that will improve and enhance the delivery of oxygen by means of using existing in-home oxygen concentrator units by improving the functionality of using the existing plastic oxygen tubing for home use today, using a method that will keep the tubing from twisting, kinking and eventually cutting off oxygen flow.
It has been estimated that more than 250 million people in the world may have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and over 65 million of these cases are moderate to severe. Some experts think that the number of individuals with COPD may be even higher than expected, both around the world and in the United States (US).
Everyone on home oxygen with longer oxygen tubing (25 ft plus) deals with the constant kinking, twisting and lack of oxygen flow associated with the home concentrator oxygen tubing. Kinked and twisted oxygen tubing is dangerous to the oxygen user, and it is a terrible nuisance. Not only is the person with the COPD suffering from the disease, but they are also fighting their equipment to properly deliver the oxygen.
Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of oxygen delivery systems, shortcoming still remain.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a solution to the aforementioned problems.
The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
While the system and method of use of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims.
Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
The system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional oxygen delivery systems. Specifically, the present invention provides for a system that aids in reducing kinks associated with conventional oxygen delivery systems. These and other unique features of the system and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise.
The preferred embodiment herein described is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. It is chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention and its application and practical use to enable others skilled in the art to follow its teachings.
Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views,
In the contemplated embodiment, box 101 includes a body 103 having a lid 105 attached to the body forming an interior cavity 109. The interior cavity is configured to receive oxygen tubing, as will be discussed herein. The lid may be clear to allow visibility into the box, or alternatively may be colored to prevent visibility. The lid may be completely removable or attached via hinges and can secure via a latch 110 to lock the lid in place.
The box 101 further includes a channel 111 extending through a portion of the interior cavity exiting through an opening 113 to an exterior of the box. The channel 111 configured to receive an end of oxygen tubing. As further shown, a spindle 115 is positioned within the interior cavity 109 and is configured to connect to the channel 111. One or more pulleys 117 are also positioned within the interior cavity along the channel 111. A control panel 119 is also housed within the interior cavity.
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It should be appreciated that the power source 301 can vary as would be known in the art, such as being battery powered or configured to plug into a 110 outlet. Further, it should be appreciated that the overall aesthetics of the box can vary, such as having varying shapes and details.
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It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believed characteristic of the present application is the configuration of the box that allows for tubing to extend through the channel, wherein the tubing is heated via the heater. This allows for the tubing to relax such that kinking and twisting of the tubing is reduced when in use. This allows for safer and more efficient operation of oxygen tubing by the end user.
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The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.
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