Portable Wearable CPAPmachine

tomhoffmanlabs · Post by **tomhoffmanlabs** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 1:37 am

Hi again,
First I want to reiterate that our full site will be going live on Monday. It should answer most questions but I will answer some for you guys now.

Swordz: We have the most advanced motor/blower in the world. Not only is the power consumption and heat low but it is the most balanced and quiet available. What this means is that it will not only run longer on less batteries but the vibration and sound level is very low. This couple with our other sound suppression techniques we have the quietest unit available.

Wading: It is very light and does not bother most people. The device is covered in soft memory foam and moves really well with you and side sleeping is not a problem.

Sleepless: Our nasal interface will be able in a couple of months and can be used with conventional CPAPs. Karen is the best! I gave her the pictures and she had my permition to post them. She actually has been working with me developing special pillow cases to be sold as accessories for the device. They will come in many different colors and fabrics. The idea is for it to disappear into the background. No more hiding it when company comes over.

LDuyer: The great thing about this device is you can use it any way you want. You can use it the way it is used in the pictures (which is the way I use it), you can place it next to you or above your head with our optional 21” hose, or you can use a 6’ hose and pop it on the floor. The choice is yours. Yes, this version does not have an integrated humidifier. If you were to use a separate humidifier you would need to use it like a conventional CPAP.

Rested gal: Next product shoot I’ll have some pictures done with people sleeping on their side. I won’t include pictures of myself sleeping on my side. Yes you can use it with any mask interface.

Snork1: No harness needed. It really moves well with you. I used to use the swift before I created our system. I love it and have been told by experts that we have one heck of an interface.

Make sure to check out our site Monday to answer more questions. Thanks again for your interest. It is http://www.BreatheX.com.

Hawthorne · Post by **Hawthorne** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:36 am

Seeing a picture of this is helpful. How heavy is it? I have Rheumatoid Arthritis as well as Sleep Apnea. The RA affects my shoulders and one shoulder is artificial. Just wondering If I could tolerate this. Thanks.

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:14 am

Darth Vader Look wrote:One thing to consider is that due to the ignorance of ASAA and it's posting policy, the people over there, even though they were the driving force in how this device should be designed, will not see the fruit of their effort, at least not at that site. They will have to either visit this site or hopefully be able to get a link to tommyboy's website. I for one am really glad that the unit was first posted here. Heck, there may even be a deal going on in the background whereby CPAP.COM becomes the end supplier for tommyboy's units What a win win situation that would be. Once again, by censoring information you end up only telling part of the entire story and unfortunately it adversely affects the people that you try to help. That is why CPAPTALK.COM is tops and rocks in my opinion.

Excellent observations and comments! Posters like DVL make this forum great.

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:19 am

Sleepless on LI wrote:
rested gal wrote:LOL! Well, I doubt if Tom expected anyone he had trusted with advance info to be posting pictures of the product until he was ready to post them himself.
Knowing Karen as well as I do, and I do, I highly doubt she felt she was betraying any type of confidence Tom placed in her at this point by displaying the photos here. The invention was already out in the open when she did it, so there wasn't anything to keep hidden anymore. I'm sure if she felt there was any chance of reprisal or that he would be upset, she never would have done it. Plus, Tom didn't seem to be angry at all. Not only is she a very talented woman, but a very kind and caring one at that.

As I see it, Tom WAS the first to post a picture... his avatar was a picture of the unit. As far as trustworthyness goes... Karen is at the top of my list.

snork1 · Post by **snork1** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:37 pm

Ya know, being a side sleeper, I was pondering the problem of sleeping with this thing when on your side, and the idea of maybe a harness to stabilize it.

Looking at the photo again, I figure a Maidenform D-cup should just about do it.

Maybe give us guys some insight into the problems that a percentage of women might have sleeping in general. (based on my wife's complaints)

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:13 am

snork1 wrote:Ya know, being a side sleeper, I was pondering the problem of sleeping with this thing when on your side, and the idea of maybe a harness to stabilize it.

Looking at the photo again, I figure a Maidenform D-cup should just about do it.

LOL, snork!

Well, I took a look at the picture again and the thought came to me...you know how Aeiomed had to change the name of the Aura? Well, if this company ever has to change the name of their product to something else, the perfect name would be:

The Albatross

Seriously, I do hope it turns out to be a success. Quite a bit of thought went into coming up with such a different design.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 2:36 pm

I went to http://www.breathex.com but it is just a cover page mentioning the trade show. Will there be more?

I see this invention's final design was approved by the FDA back in December. Was anybody who posts here at cpaptalk involved in the trials prior to it's approval? Or maybe that is information that can't be revealed- I don't know. Just curious if any of the testers are among us and what they thought.
Becca

tomhoffmanlabs · Post by **tomhoffmanlabs** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 2:59 pm

I am told that our web site will actually go live tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.
Tom
Off to Las Vegas for the show.
http://www.breathex.com

Moogy · Post by **Moogy** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 5:42 pm

Tom,

Have fun at the Star Trek hotel!

Moogy

3isles · Post by **3isles** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:30 pm

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Oh wow, this is nearly like my fantasy xpap! Part of my panic experience in the beginning of using was being tied down by the hose. To be my perfect fantasy xpap the machine would be really small and built into the mask or headgear and have exhale relief, but this is so close. Cordless, quiet, If it really works for side sleeping I want it NOW! Yesterday even

Cathy

tomhoffmanlabs · Post by **tomhoffmanlabs** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:30 pm

Thank you Moogy!
Thank you 3isles. Your perfect fantasy xpap is mine too and I’m working on it. Until then I glad that we’re coming close so far.

Our site is up!
http://www.BreatheX.com

snork1 · Post by **snork1** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:41 pm

Definitely looks interesting.
But what is the weight?
Weight is not listed on the website.
A decibel rating for its sound level would be a nice bit of info too.

Is the autoPAP version coming out soon? Seems like it might be easier on the battery consumption, in real world use, if it could be running most of the night at a lower pressure rating, as an autopap generally does.

My high end setting is 10CM but I spend 90% of the time at 6cm, which I would think APAP would be less battery consumption than just setting it at a solid 10cm.

tomhoffmanlabs · Post by **tomhoffmanlabs** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:41 am

Snork1: The weight is 3.8 pounds. Db rating is 28-29db. Yes, coming soon. You’re right. The battery lasts longer at lower pressures.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:50 am

Very nice website, Tom.

In the info it said this:

"Does BreatheX have a ramp function?
Yes, the BreatheX has a fixed ramp function that can easily be turned on or off by the user."

What is meant by fixed? Can the user set an amount of time for the ramp, like up to 45 minutes? Can the user set the starting pressure for the ramp if they want it to start at 6 or 7 rather than down at 5 cm?

Will you be allowing online cpap supply stores to carry your product?

If for some reason a person wanted to use a regular 6 foot hose instead of the short hose that comes with it, they could...right?

If a person wanted to place the BreatheX off the bed, use the 6 foot Aussie heated hose and a F&P HC 150 heated humidifier with it, they could...right?

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:10 am

I emailed sales@breathex.com to see where I could get one and the email got bounced.

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