Storage system for an apparatus that delivers breathable gas to a patient

Abstract

A storage system for an apparatus that delivers a supply of pressurized breathable air to a patient includes a container including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion provides a storage compartment adapted to receive a flow generator of the apparatus. The second portion is movably mounted to the first portion for movement between (1) an open position in which the second portion uncovers the storage compartment to allow access to the storage compartment and (2) a closed position in which the second portion closes the storage compartment to inhibit access to the storage compartment. At least one of the first and second portions provides at least one opening therethrough that allows access to at least one of the control panel, the power inlet, and the outlet of the flow generator supported by the container when the container is in the closed position.

1 . A storage system for an apparatus that delivers a supply of pressurized breathable air to a patient, the apparatus including a flow generator having at least one of a control panel, a power inlet attachable to a power cord, and an outlet attachable to an air delivery conduit, the storage system comprising: 
 a container including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion providing a storage compartment adapted to receive the flow generator, and the second portion being movably mounted to the first portion for movement between (1) an open position in which the second portion uncovers the storage compartment to allow access to the storage compartment and (2) a closed position in which the second portion closes the storage compartment to inhibit access to the storage compartment,    wherein at least one of the first and second portions provides at least one opening therethrough that allows access to at least one of the control panel, the power inlet, and the outlet of the flow generator supported by the container when the container is in the closed position.    
   
   
       2 . The storage system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a handle provided to at least one of the first and second portions.  
   
   
       3 . The storage system according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional storage compartment adapted to support at least one of a patient interface, an air delivery conduit, and a power cord.  
   
   
       4 . The storage system according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second portions is constructed at least in part of a sound proofing material adapted to muffle sound generated from the flow generator in use.  
   
   
       5 . The storage system according to  claim 1 , wherein the opening is elongated and extends along a side wall of the container.  
   
   
       6 . The storage system according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and second portions provide a base structured to maintain the container in a substantially upright position on a support surface.  
   
   
       7 . The storage system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a cable management system structured to handle the air delivery conduit and the power cord of the apparatus.  
   
   
       8 . The storage system according to  claim 7 , wherein the cable management system includes a rotatable reel.  
   
   
       9 . The storage system according to  claim 7 , wherein the air delivery conduit includes a collapsible spring within its air passage that allows the air delivery conduit to assume a substantially flat condition.  
   
   
       10 . A storage system for an apparatus that delivers a supply of pressurized breathable air to a patient, the apparatus including a flow generator having at least one of a control panel, a power inlet attachable to a power cord, and an outlet attachable to an air delivery conduit, the storage system comprising: 
 a container including a bottom wall and side walls extending from the bottom wall that define a storage compartment having an upwardly facing opening adapted to receive the flow generator;    at least one of the side walls providing at least one opening therethrough to allow access to at least one of the control panel, the power inlet, and the outlet of the flow generator supported by the container.    
   
   
       11 . The storage system according to  claim 10 , wherein the container includes at least one additional storage compartment adapted to support at least one of a patient interface, an air delivery conduit, and a power cord.  
   
   
       12 . The storage system according to  claim 10 , wherein the container is dimensioned to be received within a cabinet drawer.  
   
   
       13 . The storage system according to  claim 10 , wherein the container is dimensioned to be received within a briefcase.  
   
   
       14 . The storage system according to  claim 10 , further comprising a top portion adapted to cover the upwardly facing opening.  
   
   
       15 . A stand for supporting a flow generator structured to generate a supply of pressurized breathable air to a patient, the stand comprising: 
 a base; and    spaced apart arms coupled to the base, the spaced apart arms configured and arranged to engage opposing walls of the flow generator to stably support the flow generator in a generally vertical orientation.    
   
   
       16 . The stand according to  claim 15 , wherein one or both of the arms are adjustable to allow the support of flow generators having various lengths or widths.  
   
   
       17 . A flow generator assembly, comprising: 
 a flow generator structured to generate a supply of pressurized breathable air to a patient; and    the stand according to  claim 15 .    
   
   
       18 . The flow generator assembly according to  claim 17 , wherein one or both of the arms are adjustable to allow the support of flow generators having various lengths or widths.  
   
   
       19 . The flow generator assembly according to  claim 17 , wherein the flow generator includes a height, a width and a length, and the height and/or length are greater than the width.  
   
   
       20 . The flow generator assembly according to  claim 17 , wherein a bottom surface of the flow generator is dimensioned to fit between the arms and to abut the base of the stand, with opposed surfaces of the opposed walls in a length direction of the flow generator being substantially parallel to inner surfaces of the arms.  
   
   
       21 . The flow generator assembly according to  claim 17 , wherein the stand is structured to support the flow generator across its length or width.  
   
   
       22 . A flow generator assembly, comprising: 
 a flow generator structured to generate a supply of pressurized breathable air to a patient; and    a bracket attachable to the flow generator and adapted to mount the flow generator to a bed or a wall adjacent the bed.    
   
   
       23 . The flow generator assembly according to  claim 22 , wherein the bracket is adapted to engage a headboard of the bed.