Our approach
The optimal expert needed an advanced degree in mechanical engineering with a specialty in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, more specifically, with air-flow management. Ideally, the expert would have experience with air flow through small cavities or tubes and with measuring flow, pressure, and humidification. Prior experience in medical device design, in particular experience designing nasal cannula devices or sleep apnea machines, was a priority in our search. In addition, the priority dates of the patents required that the expert was active in the field during a specific time frame.