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Method and apparatus for non-invasive breathing assist

  • US 6,651,656 B2
  • Filed: 05/29/2001
  • Issued: 11/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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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, wherein the device is capable of operation with the device not contacting the patient.

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