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Lung simulator for teaching and training

US12217624B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2019
Grant dateFeb 4, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B23/32
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A physical lung model (PLM) for training and teaching comprising a lung compartment which is delimited by an enlargeable and reducible piston for enlarging and reducing the volume of the lung compartment, a lid sealing a first end of the piston, a support body carrying the piston in that a second end of the piston is sealingly attached to the support body; and an airway leading from the lung compartment to an airway opening.A mechanical stop is attached to the piston and partitions the piston into a first enlargeable and reducible section and a second enlargeable and reducible section, the mechanical stop describing a path of movement during the enlargement of the lung compartment. A lever, is installed for blocking the movement of the stop at a predefined point on the path of movement during enlargement of the lung compartment and restricting the enlargement of the lung compartment.

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