Patent ID: 9555211
Date: 2017-01-31
CPC Classifications: A61M,A62B

Claim:
1. Apparatus for delivering pressurized, humidified breathable gas to a patient having a sleep-related disorder, the apparatus comprising: a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) unit comprising a blower configured to generate a flow of pressurized breathable gas; a liquid storage container configured to hold a body of liquid, the liquid storage container comprising: a support housing integrated directly into the CPAP unit and having a receiving space configured to removably receive the liquid storage container, the support housing comprising: wherein the gas feed flow path and the gas discharge flow path are separated from each other, and wherein the liquid storage container is structured such that when the liquid storage container is received by the support housing, the gas feed opening aligns with the gas feed flow path and the gas discharge opening aligns with the gas discharge flow path so that the liquid storage container fluidly connects the gas feed flow path and the gas discharge flow path.