{"number":"US12702772B2","kindCode":"B2","documentType":"grant","title":{"original":"Systems and methods of detecting incorrect connections in a humidification system","english":"Systems and methods of detecting incorrect connections in a humidification system"},"abstract":{"original":"Various control methods can indirectly determine incorrect connections between components in a respiratory therapy system. For example, incorrect connections can occur between a patient interface, a humidifier, and/or a gases source. The methods can indirectly detect if reverse flow conditions or other error conditions exist. A reverse flow condition can occur when gases flows in a direction different from an intended direction of flow. The methods can be implemented at the humidifier side, at the gases source side, or both.","english":"Various control methods can indirectly determine incorrect connections between components in a respiratory therapy system. For example, incorrect connections can occur between a patient interface, a humidifier, and/or a gases source. The methods can indirectly detect if reverse flow conditions or other error conditions exist. A reverse flow condition can occur when gases flows in a direction different from an intended direction of flow. The methods can be implemented at the humidifier side, at the gases source side, or both."},"applicants":["Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited"],"inventors":["Po-Yen Liu","Ivan Chih-Fan Teng","Ho Shing Lo"],"filingDate":"2023-01-20","publicationDate":"2026-08-11","grantDate":"2026-08-11","verifiedWithOffice":true,"pdfUrl":"https://downloadpatent.com/pdf/US12702772B2.pdf","pages":{"en":"https://downloadpatent.com/patent/US12702772B2","zh-Hant":"https://downloadpatent.com/zh-Hant/patent/US12702772B2","ja":"https://downloadpatent.com/ja/patent/US12702772B2"}}