Intra-thoracic collateral ventilation bypass system and method
US7377278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/03
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A collateral ventilation bypass trap system directly linked with a patient's lung or lungs may be utilized to increase the expiratory flow from the diseased lung or lungs, thereby treating another aspect of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The system includes a trap, a filter/one-way valve and an air carrying conduit. In various embodiments, the system may be intrathoracic, extrathoracic or a combination thereof.
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