Device for manipulating tidal volume and breathing entrainment
US9370657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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