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Respirator

US3972327A · kind A · utility

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30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 7, 1974
Grant dateAug 3, 1976
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Expiry dateNov 7, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2016/0039
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A respirator used to replace or assist the respiratory function and automatically regulate the respiration gas flow and pressure during the inspiration phase and expiration phase comprising means for measuring the flow and pressure of respiration gas and providing electrical output signals, valve means including an adjustable valve for controlling the flow and pressure of respiration gas past the measuring means, and electronic regulating means connected with the measuring means and valve means for comparing the electrical signals with predetermined values including standard values and for generating a regulating signal for adjusting the valve means.

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