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Methods and devices for the delivery of therapeutic gases including nitric oxide

  • US 8,079,998 B2
  • Filed: 03/02/2007
  • Issued: 12/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of administering one or more therapeutic gases to an animal or human patient, comprising:

  • providing at least one device comprising a reservoir that is capable of supplying the one or more therapeutic gases, an interface layer, made of a gas permeable material surrounding the reservoir, through which the gases must transit in order to reach the patient,and an element, covering all or some of the interface layer, that prevents the flow of therapeutic gases through the interface layer to the patient until the at least one device is activated, and that is selected from the group consisting of a sealing layer, a holding container, and combinations thereof;

    activating the at least one device by compromising the element; and

    allowing the one or more therapeutic gases to transit from the reservoir through the interface layer to the patient.

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