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System and method for stimulating airways

US12109358B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2021
Grant dateOct 8, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B23/18
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described is a method of stimulating airways of a mammal comprising: cyclically occluding a nasal air stream at a frequency rate between 50 Hz to 650 Hz. Also described is an apparatus for stimulating airways of a mammal, comprising: a fluid connection to each of a first and second naris of the mammal; and an occluding device configured to cyclically occlude a nasal air stream within each fluid connection at a frequency rate between 100 Hz to 650 Hz.

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