Breathing monitor and stimulator
US5277194A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/165
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus worn about the chest of a user monitors the breathing pattern and upon occurrence of an abnormal breathing pattern stimulates the respiratory reflexes to urge resumption of the normal breathing patterns. Alarms may be actuated upon detection of an abnormal breathing pattern.
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