Respiratory rectification
US8233987B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36171
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A means for treating breathing disorders by stimulating respiratory muscles or nerves to entrain respiratory systems while leaving respiratory drive intact. Embodiments of the invention employ frequency analysis to determine if appropriate stimulation energy is being applied.
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