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Apparatus for collection of airway gases

US7377901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2001
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/097
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for collection of airway gases from a subject comprising a first means for producing closure of the velum of the subject, and a second means for collection of the airway gases, wherein the first and second means need not be integral with each other.

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