Introducing the Future of CPAP Machines and Masks

Introducing the Future of CPAP Machines and Masks

Rate This Story

15 Votes So Far

No votes so far! Be the first to rate this post.

There is some great news for sleep apnea patients who need to use a CPAP machine. Many people have a problem with using their CPAP machine because the masks are uncomfortable. They also often don’t work right because they leave too much room for mishaps that cause air leaks. Some people even end up not using their CPAP machine, for both of these reasons. This can be dangerous to the health of someone with moderate to severe sleep apnea.

Thankfully, improvements in medical science and equipment are always evolving, and finally, there is something that will eliminate the need for obstructive and often faulty CPAP masks. This new invention comes from an unlikely source, but it’s been found to be effective.

The new company called “Airing” has created the world’s first hoseless, cordless and maskless battery powered CPAP device. Not only is it the smallest nasal pillow, but it eliminates the need for a mask, a hose, as well as the CPAP machine itself. It was introduced in May of 2015 and has been undergoing testing to make sure it’s ready to be used by the general public.

It uses sophisticated “micro-blower” technology, and the inventor named Stephen Marsh is responsible for inventing this amazing and small piece of medical equipment, which has been described as a “happy accident”.

Marsh didn’t intend on creating a small, portable CPAP device, but after designing and working with powerful micro-blowers, he looked into other ways they can be used. He was inspired by his brother, who has sleep apnea, but refuses to use a CPAP machine.

“My brother suffers from sleep apnea and is what is known as “non-compliant” (he won’t wear the traditional sleep mask). In thinking about his situation, I realized that the pumping capability of my new design could just as easily be used to pump air into a small device that could fit in your nose.

If the device could blow the right amount of air at the right pressure, it could revolutionize the treatment of sleep apnea. I checked the specifications of the standard CPAP machines and concluded that these new “micro-blowers” could provide the same effect but in a portable and disposable form.

Once I had designed these micropumps, I realized that they could and should be built using the “roll-to-roll” (R2R) manufacturing process. I validated this with Kodak who is probably the most knowledgeable manufacturing company in the R2R space since they developed much of the science and art behind it.

Using Kodak’s five-foot wide machine running at 83 feet per second, it can make three million micro pumps each minute! WOW!! This makes them so low cost; they can be disposable.

I then discussed the concept of medical experts, who were uniformly enthusiastic about the potential of the micro blowers approach to treating breathing disorders. Based on this apparent feasibility and the desperate need for an alternative to the traditional CPAP masks, we formed Airing to develop the next generation CPAP breathing device.”

Rate This Story

15 Votes So Far

No votes so far! Be the first to rate this post.

Scott joined American Medical Sales and Rentals in 2008 as a Web Manager and Content Writer. He is a writer and designer. He is extensively trained on oxygen therapy products from leading manufacturers such as Inogen, Respironics, Chart, Invacare, ResMed and more.

Scott works closely with respiratory therapists and oxygen specialists to educate the community about oxygen therapy products, COPD, asthma and lung diseases. He writes weekly columns and is passionate about educating the community on oxygen therapy and respiratory issues.

About Scott Ridl:

Scott joined American Medical Sales and Rentals in 2008 as a Web Manager and Content Writer. He is a writer and designer. He is extensively trained on oxygen therapy products from leading manufacturers such as Inogen, Respironics, Chart, Invacare, ResMed and more. Scott works closely with respiratory therapists and oxygen specialists to educate the community about oxygen therapy products, COPD, asthma and lung diseases. He writes weekly columns and is passionate about educating the community on oxygen therapy and respiratory issues.

20 thoughts on “Introducing the Future of CPAP Machines and Masks

  1. i would like you to inform me about the function for the new cpap, the purchase cost and how can i order it.
    thank you,
    Basdeki Ioanna

    • Thank you for your comment, Loanna. I have passed along your information to one of our Oxygen Specialists who should reach out shortly regarding your request. Do you have a phone number you’d like to be reached at?

    • Thank you for your comment, Samar. Do you have a phone number at which you’d like to be reached? Otherwise you can reach out to our Specialists at 877-774-9271, Sales@amsrco.com, or any of the phone numbers you see listed at the top of our site.

  2. Is this available yet for purchase? My grandmother suffers from copd and she has no much trouble at night with the tubes and wires. PLease email or call me and leave a message

    • Thank you for your comment, Briana. I have passed along your information to a Specialist regarding your request. Please note, the technology in the blog post above has yet to be developed and is not yet available to the public.

    • Our Oxygen Specialist would be happy to help you out with your requirements. Please give us a call at 877-644-4581.

    • Our Oxygen Specialists would be happy to understand your requirements and advise the way forward. Please give us a call at 877-644-4581.

  3. I would like you to inform me about the function for the new cpap, the purchase cost and how can i order it.
    Thank you…
    Peter🇸🇪

    • Our Oxygen Specialists would be happy to understand your requirements and advise the way forward. Please give us a call at +1 (877) 644-4581.

    • What are your rate of success in this product ?why is this not offered through the medical supplies? This has been out 2015 its 8 years

    • Insurance reimbursement varies from patient to patient and policy to policy. We suggest you call your insurance company and ask if your policy reimburses. If you prefer, call us at: 1-877-644-4581 and we will help you through the process.

  4. I just had a sleep study done 7-22-21 and was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. I do not want a traditional cpap device. Has your device been approved for public use as of now? I would like more information please. How does it work with no tubing or wires? How much to clean and maintain? Thank you in advance for your assistance.

    • We can quickly answer all your questions over a phone call. Please reach us out at (877) 644-4581. We are open seven days a week.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *