Flow based incentive spirometer
US6656129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2230/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved flow based incentive spirometer operable through a range of user set flow rates and being adapted to receive a supplemental flow of Oxygen without requiring any change in the calibration of the device or effecting the patient's monitoring of usage. In this manner the spirometer may be utilized by a range of patients having quite distinct therapy needs. The device also features an integral information display receptacle in the base for storage of operational instructions. A portion of the base is transparent to that the information contained in the storage receptacle can be viewed by a patient while the device is in use, thereby permitting a patient to observe such things as the instructions for proper use of the incentive spirometer while using the device.
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