Flow sensor and method
US9597476B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3331
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluid flow sensor for use in measuring flow parameters in gas and other fluid applications, including patient ventilators and the like. The sensor is characterized by a lower pressure drop at higher flow rates in order to minimize patient effort in breathing.
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