MUMBAI, India, Nov. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641120653 A) filed by Phoenix Medical Systems Private Limited on October 08, 2026, for A Device Hollow Fiber Membrane Module For Humidification Of Breathing Gases In Neonates.
Inventors include Mr. Jeevanandham Narayanan; Mr. Vinoth Magadevan; Mr. Michael Ranjitsingh; Mr. Bharath Sundaramoorthy; Mr. Valiyaveetil Sashikumar; Mr. Suman Muralikrishnan; Mr. Benson Clinton Joseph; and Mr. Sathishkumar Ramanathan.
The application for the patent was published on October 30, 2026, under issue no. 44/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT A DEVICE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE MODULE FOR HUMIDIFICATION OF BREATHING GASES IN NEONATES [00119] A configurable neonatal respiratory humidifier employs a hollow fiber membrane (HFM) cartridge (100) for rapid, stable humidification of inspired gases in preterm and critically ill newborns during stabilization. Hydrophobic, biocompatible HFM bundles with a counter-current flow between shell-side hot water and dry lumen gas. Transmembrane vapor pressure gradients drive vapor permeation without gas-liquid contact, achieving 90–95% RH and 37°C outlet temperature within five minutes at 1–15 LPM. A first embodiment (200) uses a peristaltic pump (216) circulating hot water from a heated reservoir; a second, pump-free embodiment affixes a flexible silver-carbon printed heater to an aluminum-cased cartridge, reducing size and cost. Modular disposable/reusable medical-grade components ensure patient safety, infection control, and lower per-patient costs. The portable, energy-efficient device with optional battery backup suits delivery rooms, NICUs, neonatal transport, and resource-limited or emergency settings. (FIGURE 1)
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