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Simple nitric oxide generator for ambulatory and/or bedside inhaled no treatment

US6758214B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2001
Grant dateJul 6, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2202/0275
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A nitric oxide delivery system for delivering nitric oxide to a patient to treat a medical condition includes a container, a nitric oxide generation chamber, and a pump. The container is designed to contain a nitrogen-containing compound. The nitric oxide generation chamber includes a heat source and is designed to generate nitric oxide from the nitrogen-containing compound. The pump is designed to transfer at least a part of the nitrogen-containing compound from the container to the nitric oxide generation chamber.

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