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Device and method for adding to breathing

US8509901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2006
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/7264
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and device is provided for adding to breathing by stimulating tissue to elicit a diaphragm response during intrinsic breathing.

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