Breath delivery system and method
US10188318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Some embodiments of the invention provide a mouthpiece for use with an electronic analyzer for breath analyte detection in an individual. The mouthpiece includes a biosensor and a hydration system. The biosensor includes a chemically active area where a chemical reaction takes place and the hydration system delivers a liquid to the chemically active area of the biosensor to at least one of enhance, enable, and facilitate the chemical reaction. The mouthpiece further includes hardware to transmit breath analyte data.
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