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Means for clearing mucus from the pulmonary system

US7927293B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 2007
Grant dateApr 19, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2205/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for clearing mucus from the pulmonary system, utilizing two different types of external excitation applied concurrently to the thorax, the first type of excitation consisting of vibrational stimulations, and the second type of excitation consisting of compressive stimulations, with control means provided to regulate the two excitation means.

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