Device and method for nonclinical monitoring of breathing during sleep, control of CPAP treatment and preventing apnea
US6398739B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Patient may operate a CPAP system to deliver appropriate airway pressure home. A patient's apnea problem can be diagnosed at home without supervision with a CPAP device which delivers a continuously minimum appropriate pressure for substantially the entire period of therapy.
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