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Method and apparatus for non-invasive breathing assist

  • US 20020179088A1
  • Filed: 05/29/2001
  • Published: 12/05/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for directing a pressurized stream of gas from a gas source toward a patient having a mouth, the device comprising:

  • a. an inlet to receive gas from the source;

    b. an outlet for directing the stream toward a vicinity of the patient'"'"'s mouth;

    c. a conduit for delivering the stream from the inlet to the outlet;

    d. a sensor for detecting a respiratory need of the patient, the sensor generating a signal based on the respiratory need;

    e. a valve inserted in the conduit for controlling the stream; and

    f. a controller for controlling the valve, the controller connected to the sensor, the controller actuated based on the signal.

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