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Device for manipulating tidal volume and breathing entrainment

US9370657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2011
Grant dateJun 21, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2031

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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 biasing lung volume by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve at a low level.

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