Patent ID: 8821368
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: A61F,A61G,A61M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a base for supporting a medical patient; and, a humidifier module removably coupled to the base, the humidifier module including a main reservoir and an evaporator reservoir separated by a channel, wherein the humidifier module further comprises a cover coupled to one of the main reservoir or the evaporator reservoir with a post extending outwardly therefrom, such that the post is disposed within the channel when the cover is closed, thereby creating a barrier from a flow of liquid from the main reservoir to the evaporator reservoir, and wherein the humidifier module comprises a reservoir body and wherein the cover is removably coupled to the reservoir body by one or more hinges, such that the main reservoir, the evaporator reservoir, and the channel are all disposed within the reservoir body.