Did You Know...
...that the inventor of the electric motor was a blacksmith named Thomas Davenport? Described as "a brilliantly unsuccessful inventor", Davenport invented the first rotary electric motor. In 1836 he headed out -- on foot -- from his Vermont home to file a patent application at the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. By the time he got there, he had squandered away his money and couldn't afford the $30 filing fee so he turned around and went home. When he later mailed in his application with money he'd raised, the Patent office was destroyed in a fire. He did finally get credit for his invention on Feb. 5, 1837.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8161966 | Respiratory muscle endurance training device and method for the use thereof A respiratory muscle endurance training device (RMET) includes a chamber and a patient interface. In one implementation, one or both of a CO2 sensor or a temperature sensor can be coupled to the chamber or patient interface to provide the user or caregive... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8151790 | Volume exchanger valve system and method to increase circulation during CPR A method for regulating gas flows into and out of a patient includes repetitively forcing respiratory gases out of the lungs. Respiratory gases are prevented from entering back into the lungs during a time between when respiratory gases are forced out of the lungs. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8136520 | Occlusion device An obturator for a bronchial tube or tubule of a human or animal lung includes a blocking element (92) and a securing element (90). The blocking element serves to seal the tube or tubule against the passage of fluid past the obturator when the obturato... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8096297 | Apparatus and method for non-invasively measuring caridac output Apparatus and methods for non-invasively determining cardiac output using partial re-breathing techniques are disclosed in which the apparatus is constructed with an instantaneously adjustable deadspace for accommodating differences in breathing capacities of variou... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8082920 | Acoustic respiratory therapy apparatus An active respiratory therapeutic device for clearing breathing passages, loosening and breaking up mucus plugs and phlegm in a patient's sinuses, trachea, bronchial passages and lungs while a patient is breathing normally through the device is disclosed. The appara... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8079363 | Inhaler An inhaler and a direct current power supply voltage control device with a relatively simple structure that output a predetermined drive voltage according to a specified time interval to a drive object such as a heating resistor. An inhaler 1 is equipped with... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8066001 | Therapeutic device In a therapeutic device (1) for assisting respiration, clearing of mucus and expectoration by a patient by means of which an oscillating air resistance can be generated in the air flow during exhalation and inhalation, with a mouthpiece (2) having an i... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8051850 | Nasal dilator A nasal dilator includes a contact pad attachable to a user's facial region below the user's eye and outboard from the user's nose. A tugging device is coupled with the contact pad and urges the contact pad in a direction away from the user's nose. With this structu... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8047201 | Nasal dilator A nasal dilator that includes an upper resilient member for dilating the nasal valve and a lower resilient member for dilating the nostrils. The upper resilient member and lower resilient member may be attached to one another by a flexible substrate having a middle ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8042535 | Breathable gas apparatus with humidifier Apparatus for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea includes a CPAP device and a detachable humidifier. The humidifier includes a tank that is removably insertable into a humidifier base. A sealed air flow path from the CPAP device and through the water tank is estab... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8028693 | Breathable gas apparatus with humidifier A method of sealably locating a humidifier water tub in a humidifier base comprising positioning a rear surface of the humidifier water tub to abut a humidifier seal to form an air path from a flow generator outlet into an interior of the water tub, and pressing a h... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8028692 | Multi-sectioned conduit assembly A conduit assembly that delivers a flow of breathing gas to an airway of user. The conduit assembly includes a first flexible segment having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a first lumen defined therein from the first end portion to the second end por... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8020551 | Breathable gas apparatus with humidifier A respiratory treatment device comprising a flow generator and a humidifier adapted to receive a supply of air at positive pressure from the flow generator and deliver it to an air delivery tube, wherein the humidifier includes a base, a humidifier lid, and a water ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8011362 | Compact continuous positive airway pressure apparatus and method A compact continuous positive airway pressure apparatus and method provide a flatter profile and more compact thickness, including a larger lateral dimension in order to be accommodated in conventional luggage designed to stow laptop computers having a smaller aspec... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8006691 | Humidifier with removable water tank A flow generator and humidifier construction is described, including a flow generator construction adapted to reduce noise output compared to known flow generators of comparable size. The flow generator includes a chassis forming first and second muffler volumes and... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7997266 | System and method for airway manipulation Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the airway, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. An implant is positioned within the body with respect to the airway. The spatial orientation of the airway is manipulated, directly or indirectly, to affect the ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7980244 | Emergency pulmonary resuscitation device An emergency pulmonary resuscitation device is described. The device of the present invention provides emergency breathing for use in techniques such as CPR, and is preferably capable of interaction with an automatic external defibrillator. The device is easy to ope... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7975688 | Vibration reducing blower assembly mounting A medical device, such as a respiratory treatment device, includes a passive acoustic noise reduction system in the form of a vibration reducing blower assembly isolation mount. The device includes a housing, a blower assembly mounted therein, a patient circuit coup... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7946288 | Bite block system and method A medical apparatus that holds open a mouth of a patient. The apparatus contains a passage through which the patient can breathe by mouth. The apparatus contains a port to which an oxygen line is connected and which delivers oxygen to the passage for inhalation by t... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7931021 | Support device for respiratory interface A patient interface support that supports a patient interface of a PAP device and generates a pre-selected engagement pressure at the patient interface to create a seal between the patient interface and the patient's airflow passages when the interface support is in... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7918222 | Method and apparatus for treating obstructive sleep apnea by using negative oral pressure to a patient The present invention provides a method and apparatus for treating obstructive sleep apnea by using negative oral pressure to a patient. The present apparatus includes a vacuum unit for controlling and maintaining negative pressure of an oral cavity of the patient, ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7896003 | Chin pivot patient interface device A patient interface device that includes a body portion comprising a pair of arms and a chin support. A first end portion of each arm in the pair of arms is coupled to an opposite end of the chin support. The chin support is adapted to be disposed under the mandible... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7861710 | Respiratory assistance apparatus and method A hand-held apparatus that delivers pressurized breathing gas to the airway of a patient, thereby creating positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) and reducing respiratory muscle fatigue. The apparatus includes a deformable reservoir, a breathing interface, and a pr... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7832394 | Apparatus for dispensing pressurized contents Containers for incrementally dispensing pressurized contents are described. The containers comprise a vessel suited to contain pressurized contents, a port integral with the vessel and through which pressurized contents contained in the vessel can be released from t... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7832395 | Portable oxygen delivery apparatus A portable breathable gas delivery device including a pressure vessel for storing the breathable gas under pressure and a valve coupled to the pressure vessel through which the breathable gas can be selectively released. The pressure vessel is enclosed in a housing ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7798141 | Manually adjustable nasal cavity dilator An adjustable nasal cavity dilator is provided that enables a user to selectively dilate a single nasal passageway in order to achieve a desired flow of air therethrough. In an exemplary embodiment, the nasal cavity dilator comprises an elongate foundation strip and... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7789083 | Intra/extra thoracic system for ameliorating a symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease A system to alleviate a symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a lung of a patient by providing a ventilation bypass pathway which allows air to exit the lung via the bronchus or trachea. The system includes a conduit connected by an airway connection d... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7748379 | Methods and apparatus for relieving headaches, rhinitis and other common ailments Apparatus, methods, and kits for treating symptoms associated with common ailments, such as headaches, rhinitis, asthma, epilepsy, nervous disorders and the like, are provided. The apparatus comprises dispensers for carbon dioxide and other therapeutic gases. The me... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7726305 | Variable resistance pulmonary ventilation bypass valve A collateral ventilation bypass trap system directly linked with a patient's lung or lungs may be utilized to increase the expiratory flow from the diseased lung or lungs, thereby treating one aspect of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The system includes a tr... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7686012 | Apparatus for non-invasively measuring cardiac output Apparatus and methods for non-invasively determining cardiac output using partial re-breathing techniques are disclosed in which the apparatus is constructed with an instantaneously adjustable deadspace for accommodating differences in breathing capacities of variou... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7686013 | Variable resistance pulmonary ventilation bypass valve A collateral ventilation bypass trap system directly linked with a patient's lung or lungs may be utilized to increase the expiratory flow from the diseased lung or lungs, thereby treating one aspect of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The system includes a tr... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7681571 | Apparatus for delivery of humidified gases therapy, associated methods and analysis tools Apparatus for delivery of humidified gases therapy includes a humidifier. A recorder records. An output interface allows for outputting of the recorded data. The recorder may also record data indicative of patient compliance with the humidified gases therapy. The ap... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7661424 | Method of use of gas mixtures to achieve nitrogen washout from the body and mitochondria of the heart The disclosure details methods and gas mixtures which are useful for washing nitrogen out of the body and mitochondria following acute cerebrovascular accidents (strokes) or myocardial infarction (heart attacks) and allow the reuptake of oxygen into mitochondria of ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7617821 | Acoustic respiratory therapy apparatus An active respiratory therapeutic device for clearing breathing passages, loosening and breaking up mucus plugs and phlegm in a patient's sinuses, trachea, bronchial passages and lungs while a patient is breathing normally through the device is disclosed. The appara... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7607432 | Apparatus and method for the treatment of an upper airway flow limitation An apparatus and a method for the treatment of an upper airway flow limitation, the apparatus including a means to detect an interruption in an upper airway inspiratory flow rate of the patient and further including a treatment means which treats the upper airway fl... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7600511 | Apparatus and methods for delivery of medicament to a respiratory system Apparatus and methods are provided for delivery of a medicament to a respiratory system. A reservoir is provided for a liquid medicament with the reservoir having a liquid medicament inlet port and a medicament outlet. An aerosol generator is provided at the medicam... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7578292 | Compressed air distribution system A pressurized gas system controls a gas flow from one or more gas pressure storage vessels by means of an electronically controlled electro-mechanical shut-off valve located in close proximity to each of the vessels. The shut-off valves are electrically wired to act... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7533667 | Methods and devices to assist pulmonary decompression A long term oxygen therapy system having an oxygen supply directly linked with a patient's lung or lungs may be utilized to more efficiently treat hypoxia caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The system includes a... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7500480 | Chin pivot patient interface device A patient interface device that includes a body portion comprising a pair of arms and a chin support. A first end portion of each arm in the pair of arms is coupled to an opposite end of the chin support. The chin support is adapted to be disposed under the mandible... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7481214 | System and method for enriching aircraft cabin air with oxygen from a nitrogen generation system An aircraft cabin air treatment system configured in accordance with the invention utilizes oxygen enriched air, which is produced as a byproduct of an onboard inert gas generation system. The oxygen enriched air is released into an environment under ambient pressur... | 01/27/2009 |
