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Peak flow meter

US5565630A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 1995
Grant dateOct 15, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/0871
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved peak flow meter for measuring the peak flow of exhaled air including an indicator and one or a plurality of vents designed so that the indicator provides a logarithmic measurement of the exhaled air. Also provided is a peak flow meter adaptable for low and high flow rate applications.

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