Long term oxygen therapy system
US7086398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A long term oxygen therapy system having an oxygen supply directly linked with a patient's lung or lungs may be utilized to more efficiently treat hypoxia caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The system includes an oxygen source, one or more valves and fluid carrying conduits. The fluid carrying conduits link the oxygen source to diseased sites within the patient's lungs.
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