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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6823920 | Print media coating device and method One embodiment is directed to a print media coating device that includes first and second web supplies, first and second web take-ups, and a fuser defining a media path therethrough. The first web supply and the first web take-up are positioned on one side of the me... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6799570 | Method of maintaining constant arterial PCO2 and measurement of anatomic and alveolar dead space A method to maintain isocapnia for a subject. A fresh gas is provided to the subject when the subject breathes at a rate less than or equal to the fresh gas flowing to the subject. The fresh gas flow equal to a baseline minute ventilation minus a dead space gas vent... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6536429 | Method of producing a breathing mixture and an apparatus for applying the method The gas mixture is fed in a circulating stream at a volume flow rate of 3-120 l/min, the mixture being cleaned and its temperature and qualitative and quantitative composition regulated. The gas mixture contains oxygen and at least one of the following ga... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6439231 | Artificial ventilation systems and components thereof, and methods for providing, assembling and utilizing same A method for providing assisted ventilation which avoids hypoxia and hypocapnia in which a predetermined dead space in an assisted ventilation system is provided external to the patient. The method may also be used to create normocapnia or moderate hyperc... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6165105 | Apparatus and method for training of the respiratory muscles Apparatus for exercising the muscles of the respiratory system for improving endurance. The apparatus includes a bag which is inflatable for receiving a predetermined volume of expired air. A valve is closed during rebreathing of expired air in the bag an... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6003511 | Respiratory circuit terminal for a unilimb respiratory device A method for providing assisted ventilation which avoids hypoxia and hypocapnia is disclosed, in which a predetermined dead space in an assisted ventilation system is provided external to the patient. The method may also be used to create normocapnia or m... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5983891 | Artificial ventilation methods for controlling carbon dioxide rebreathing A method for providing assisted ventilation which avoids hypoxia and hypocapnia is disclosed, in which a predetermined dead space in an assisted ventilation system is provided external to the patient. The method may also be used to create normocapnia or m... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5983896 | Respiratory conduit for a unilimb respiratory device A method for providing assisted ventilation which avoids hypoxia and hypocapnia is disclosed, in which a predetermined dead space in an assisted ventilation system is provided external to the patient. The method may also be used to create normocapnia or m... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5983894 | Filter for a unilimb rebreathing ventilator A method for providing assisted ventilation which avoids hypoxia and hypocapnia is disclosed, in which a predetermined dead space in an assisted ventilation system is provided external to the patient. The method may also be used to create normocapnia or m... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5320093 | Rapid anesthesia emergence system using closed-loop PCO2 control A system is disclosed for rapidly restoring ventilatory drive to an anesthetized patient after surgery. The end-expired carbon dioxide partial pressure is used as feedback to determine the amount of CO2 to be added to the inspired breathing mix... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5249570 | Equine/canine hemoglobin-oxygen training mask A breathing method and apparatus adapted for use on an animal comprising a generally cylindrically shaped device having one open end and one closed end; padding secured to the device within the circumference of the open end adapted to accept and contact t... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5154167 | Lung and chest exerciser and developer A lung and chest exerciser that arranges for some of the air expired from the lungs on an outbreath to be collected and then to be breathed back into the lungs on the next inbreath, together with some fresh air. By so arranging, the lungs have to open dee... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5119825 | Multi-functional patient valve A single-use, disposable patient valve for use in cardiopulmonary test apparatus comprises a molded, flexible, elastomeric tubular body of a cruciform shape an cooperating with the stem portion of the cross are first and second selective actuatable clamps... | 06/09/1992 |
| 4809706 | Incentive inhalation spirometer apparatus An incentive lung exercise apparatus includes an inhalation spirometer, a coupling attached thereto with a unidirectional outlet valve and a source of oxygen. A relatively long flexible hose connects this portion of the structure to a mouthpiece or face m... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4634117 | Lung trainer An apparatus for increasing the respiratory tidal volume of athletes is described. The invention provides additional volume to the anatomical dead space requiring the athlete to ventilate at a higher rate than that dictated by the actual work or training ... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4628926 | Carbon dioxide rebreathing apparatus A rebreather apparatus for negating temporary hearing threshold shifts due to noise exposure and other physiological conditions related to CO2 concentration. One embodiment of rebreather is formed with three chambers. A mouthpiece communicates ... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4539985 | Aspirator and resuscitator for newborn animals An aspirator and resuscitator for newborn animals comprising a cylindrical accordion bellows and adaptors for removing fluids from the nasal and oral passages and for delivering air to and removing air from the breathing passages. The bellows and an adapt... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4508116 | Carbon dioxide rebreathing apparatus A rebreather apparatus for negating temporary hearing threshold shifts due to noise exposure and other physiological conditions related to CO2 concentration. The rebreather is formed with three chambers. A mouthpiece communicates with a first c... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4498472 | Smoke mask A protective breathing apparatus for traversing toxic smoke zones, having a face mask portion covering the nose and mouth of a user in a sealed relationship to the face, a pleated flexible vessel made of a gas-impermeable material and capable of containin... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4334533 | Breathing method and apparatus for simulating high altitude conditions An improved breathing method and apparatus for enabling a user, while at a first altitude, e.g. sea level, to experience higher altitude conditions. The apparatus includes an inspiratory tube and an expiratory tube and means for mixing a portion of oxygen... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4301810 | Ventilatory muscle training apparatus A ventilatory muscle training apparatus is disclosed which utilizes a gas rebreathing system having a reservoir and a mouthpiece for use in conveying gas into and out of the reservoir during inhalation and exhalation. An adjustable valve-like aperture is ... | 11/24/1981 |
| 4275722 | Respiratory exerciser and rebreathing device A respiratory exerciser and rebreathing device in which inhalation and exhalation chambers are provided for mixing exhaled air with ambient air to increase the carbon dioxide content of the air to be inhaled. A mouthpiece and a valve device between the mo... | 06/30/1981 |
