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Method and device for performing orientation dependent oscillating positive expiratory pressure therapy

US9149589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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109References

30Claims

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Assignee

Trudell Medical International Inc. · CA

Inventors

Adam Meyer · London, CA
Noel Gulka · London, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 6, 2011
Grant date	Oct 6, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 14, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/583
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A respiratory device comprising a housing enclosing a chamber and an orientation indicator moveable with respect to the housing between a first position indicative of an orientation of the housing predetermined to be suitable for operation of the respiratory device, and a second position indicative of an orientation of the respiratory device predetermined to be less suitable for operation of the respiratory device. The orientation indicator is positioned in a location on the respiratory device visible to a user during the operation of the respiratory device.

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