Apparatus for clearing mucus from the pulmonary system
US8273039B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2031 |
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- 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 excitations.
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