Method and apparatus for maintaining airway patency to treat sleep apnea and other disorders
US5148802A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3561
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved methodology and apparatus for the treatment of sleep apnea through application of alternating high and low level positive airway pressure within the airway of the patient with the high and low airway pressure being coordinated with the spontaneous respiration of the patient.
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