Portable handheld pressure support system and method
US10960158B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8237
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure pertains to a portable handheld pressure support system configured to deliver a pressurized flow of breathable gas to the airway of a subject. The pressure support system is configured to treat COPD and/or other patients suffering from dyspnea and/or other conditions. The pressure support system is configured to be small and lightweight so that a subject may carry the system and use the system as needed without requiring a device to be worn on the face. The present disclosure contemplates that the portable handheld pressure support system may be used to treat symptoms and/or conditions related to dyspnea, and/or for other uses. In one embodiment, the system comprises one or more of a pressure generator, a subject interface, one or more sensors, one or more processors, a user interface, electronic storage, a portable power source, a housing, a handle, and/or other components.
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