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Detection of disease by analysis of emissions

US7306953B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2005
Grant dateDec 11, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/25875
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of determining the cause of disease is described, which method uses the detection of “signature” or “fingerprint” volatile compounds in an emission, especially flatus, from a patient.

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