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Methods and devices for improving breathing in patients with pulmonary disease

  • US 6,722,360 B2
  • Filed: 06/14/2001
  • Issued: 04/20/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for partially occluding an airway in a patient, the device comprising:

  • a frame having at least one anchoring member and configured to be implanted within a trachea or bronchial passage thereby dividing a lumen of the trachea or bronchial passage into a first portion and a second portion, the frame being further arranged to allow inspiration and expiration air flow through the first portion; and

    means on the frame for increasing resistance to expiration air flow through the second portion.

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