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Method and apparatus useful in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea of a patient

US6635021B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 1997
Grant dateOct 21, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2230/60
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Patients may operate a CPAP system to deliver appropriate airway pressure at their 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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