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Breath sampling device and method for using same

US8240187B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2006
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2028

Classification

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

Abstract

There is provided a breath sampling tube including an inner conduit, wherein at least a portion of the inner conduit is non-cylindrical and adapted to store liquids. There is also provided a breath sampling system including a gas analyzer and a breath sampling tube may include an inner conduit, wherein at least a portion of the inner conduit is non-cylindrical and adapted to store liquids. Also provided is a method of breath sampling including channeling breath through a tube having an inner conduit, wherein at least a portion of the inner conduit is non-cylindrical and adapted to store liquids.

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