Transportable apparatus for treating Meniere's disease
US7022090B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F11/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transportable apparatus for treating Ménière's disease comprises electronically controlled pressure variation unit housed in an inner casing which is partially enclosed by an outer casing provided with an opening covered by a removable cover. A storage compartment is disposed between the casings to receive a flexible tube provided with an ear plug. The flexible tube is connected to the pressure variation unit. The storage compartment surrounds a first portion of the inner casing in which the flexible tube can be disposed in a coiled manner.
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