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Volume calculator for incentive spirometer

US4241739A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 1978
Grant dateDec 30, 1980
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Expiry dateNov 13, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S482/901
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electronic device for use in conjunction with a spirometer for measuring the time interval during which a minimum predetermined air flow is maintained through the spirometer and for calculating the minimum total volume of air flowing through the spirometer during that interval of time and for automatically providing other related information to the patient and therapist using the spirometer.

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