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Coordinated control of HFCWO and cough assist devices

US10518048B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2016
Grant dateDec 31, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/505
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A respiratory therapy apparatus includes components operable to simultaneously provide a High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) therapy and a Mechanical Insufflation/Exsufflation (MIE) therapy to a patient. The respiratory therapy apparatus includes a controller that controls a synchronization of the HFCWO therapy and the MIE therapy to provide respiratory therapy to the patient to effectively clear mucous or induce deep sputum from the lungs of patient.

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