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Breathing gas delivery method and apparatus

US5632269A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 1994
Grant dateMay 27, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3561
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved methodology and systems for delivery of breathing gas such as for the treatment of obstructive 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, and improved methods and apparatus for triggering and for leak management in such systems.

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