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Systems and methods for treating sleep apnea

US9775558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2012
Grant dateOct 3, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2230/46
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Sleep apnea can be treated using positive airway pressure. Methods and systems for determining a level of airway obstruction allow beneficial adjustments to the level of expiratory positive airway pressure used to treat a subject.

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