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Method and apparatus for nitric oxide generation

US8371296B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2006
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2209/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. Precise delivery of nitric oxide at therapeutic levels of 20 to 100 ppm and inhibition of reaction of nitric oxide with oxygen to form toxic impurities such as nitrogen dioxide can provide effective inhalation therapy for pulmonary hypertension.

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