Means for clearing mucus from the pulmonary system
US7927293B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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