Breath sampling device and method for using same
US8240187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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