Device and method for manipulating exhalation
US9259573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method is provided for increasing the functional residual capacity of lungs of a subject by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve of the subject.
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