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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177689 | Oxygen trainer device An oxygen trainer assembly for use in athletic activities to increase inspiratory muscular endurance, the assembly comprising: a mouthpiece having a mouthpiece opening; a circulation chamber housing having a circulation chamber in fluid communication with the mouthp... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8118713 | 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... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7338410 | Systems and methods for breathing exercise regimens to promote ischemic preconditioning Systems and methods for promoting ischemic preconditioning in individuals are provided. Ischemic preconditioning is provided by exercise treatments. The exercise treatments consist of breathing exercise regimens with breathing sequences of oxygenating and non-oxygen... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334581 | Methods and devices for improving breathing in patients with pulmonary disease Methods, apparatus, and kits for enhancing breathing in patients suffering from chronic pulmonary obstructive disease are described. The methods and apparatus rely on increasing flow resistance to expiration in a manner which mimics “pursed lip” breathing which ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7195012 | Systems and methods for reducing intracranial pressure In one embodiment, the invention provides a device for decreasing intracranial or intraocular pressures. The device comprises a housing having an inlet opening and an outlet opening that is adapted to be interfaced with a person's airway. The device further includes... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7191781 | Nasal ventilation interface and system A ventilation interface and system is described which can be adapted to be connected to a source of ventilation. The ventilation interface and system may include variable exhaust ports. The ventilation interface system may optionally include feed tubes, y-connector,... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7185649 | Systems and methods for increasing cerebral spinal fluid flow In one embodiment, the invention provides a device for decreasing intracranial or intraocular pressures. The device comprises a housing having an inlet opening and an outlet opening that is adapted to be interfaced with a person's airway. The device further includes... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7059324 | Positive expiratory pressure device with bypass A multi-use, hand held, single patient oscillatory positive expiratory pressure respiratory therapy device which is easily assembled and disassembled for cleaning, and which is not position dependent during therapy, but operable through a wide range of device orient... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055520 | Device and method for detecting the flow of a gas A device for detecting the flow of a gas from an opening comprising a chamber with an inlet, the chamber carrying a pressure displaceable member with an inner face exposed to the interior of the chamber and an outer face exposed to the ambient pressure such that the... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040319 | Method and apparatus for monitoring oxygen partial pressure in air masks Method and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring an oxygen partial pressure in an air mask and providing a tactile warning to the user. The oxygen partial pressure in the air mask is detected using an electrochemical sensor, the output signal from which is provided... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6984214 | Device and method for inducing sputum and collecting samples A device for thinning lung secretions comprises a housing, a reed disposed in the housing, and an acoustical resistance. The reed produces a low-frequency audio shockwave in a range of about 12 Hz to about 30 Hz when vibrated. The acoustical resistance couples a pat... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6976491 | Gag-less airway for snoring prevention An oral application for snoring prevention which has a flattened tube with an unobstructed airway and ridges on the inferior surface for pulling the tongue forward out of the path of the airway while the superior surface of the tube follows closely the hard and soft... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6955169 | Inhaler device A device used with fluid canisters comprising a transparent body allowing the viewing of movement within the body having a minor and major cavity with a float indicator and float seat within the minor cavity. An inhaler top and bottom fits each end of the body formi... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6929007 | Insufflation-exsufflation system with percussive assist for removal of broncho-pulmonary secretions An improved insufflation-exsufflation system with percussive assist for removal of broncho-pulmonary secretions includes a conduit for connection to a patient's airway; a pressure source for providing to the conduit alternating positive and negative pressure fluctua... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6910479 | Airway treatment apparatus with bias line cancellation An airway clearance system and method produces high frequency chest wall oscillations (HFCWO) and increased airflow velocities through the air passages to clear the lungs of mucus. The system includes a chest wall force applicator to produce the HFCWO by applying an... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6792942 | Sleep silencer A sleep silencer serves for eliminating snore by holding in a mouth. The sleep silencer comprises a hollow tube which includes a front tube and a rear tube. One end of the front tube has an opening. A periphery of one distal end of the rear tube has a safety ring en... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6726598 | Pulmonary exercise device A pulmonary exercise device includes a tubular body with an air inlet, an air outlet and a mouthpiece. The air inlet is closed by a one-way valve arrangement which is resiliently biased using a spring. The air outlet is closed by a one-way valve arrangement which is... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6723024 | Lung and breath control exercise method and apparatus A lung and breath control exercise device includes an elongated body with an upwardly open channel. An array of pegs are rotatably mounted on an axle extending along the channel and the pegs may be rotated from a first position against one wall of the channel to a s... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6718969 | Medication dosage inhaler system A medication dosage inhaler system with a main body having a round hollow cylindrical inward portion and a plurality of apertures and a round hollow cylindrical inward portion with a radially displaced round cylindrical hollow medication passageway, a T-shaped adapt... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6708688 | Metered dosage inhaler system with variable positive pressure settings A metered dosage inhaler system with variable positive pressure settings has a hollow housing with a front portion with a cylindrical protruding user adaptor portion, a top face having apertures, a user controlled air resistance dial, a bottom face having a handle/i... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6702720 | Systems and methods for breathing exercise regimens to promote ischemic preconditioning Systems and methods for promoting ischemic preconditioning in individuals are provided. Ischemic preconditioning is provided by exercise treatments. The exercise treatments consist of breathing exercise regimens with breathing sequences of oxygenating and... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6702769 | Device and method for inducing sputum A device for thinning lung secretions comprises a housing, a reed disposed in the housing, and an acoustical resistance. The reed produces a low-frequency audio shockwave when vibrated. The acoustical resistance couples a patient's lungs to the audio shoc... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6651654 | X-salizer an exerciser for the lungs A mode of providing halotherapy to the lower respiratory tract that includes the step of operating a plastic apparatus and inhaling. The plastic apparatus contains sodium chloride (common table salt) User operates the plastic apparatus to release a dosage... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6631716 | Dynamic respiratory control A dynamic respiratory control device includes a fast-response valve capable of dynamically imposing multiple resistive loads on the flow of respiratory gas to and from a patient. The resistive loads are applied in response to measured flow rates, patient ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6554746 | Inspiratory muscle training device with variable loading An inspiratory muscle training device comprises a chamber having an opening for the passage of air to be inhaled and exhaled, and an inlet permitting air to be inhaled to enter the chamber and to pass to the opening. A one-way exhaust valve permits exhale... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6514177 | Inhaling apparatus compressor with improved diaphragm assembly A diaphragm assembly for the diaphragm pump of an inhaling apparatus compressor contains a flexible diaphragm 1,21 with a first opening 2, 22, a lower diaphragm disc 6, 26, with a second opening 8, 28, and an upper diaphragm disc 14, 38 with a third openi... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6500095 | Portable personal breathing apparatus and method for exercising the lungs A breathing apparatus having a main body with a generally cylindrical inner cavity. The main body has a main aperture for the user to breath into and at least two sets of outer openings. An inner cylinder is coaxially disposed within the inner cavity of t... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6454680 | Apparatus for exercise and/or rehabilitation of neck extensors The apparatus includes a link rod (5) pivoted by its first end (6) on the equipment frame via a first joint (7) permitting a turning motion about a swing axis (8) perpendicular to the vertical middle plane of the seat. A head rest (9) is functionally conn... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6409638 | Stomach and mid-torso muscle toning device A stomach and mid-torso muscle-toning device. The device includes an elongated generally flat, waist-encircling flexible member having end portions and inner and outer panels attached together along common margins therebetween to define a closed or closab... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6167881 | Acoustic respiratory therapy apparatus A respiratory therapeutic device for actively loosening and breaking up phlegm in a user's lungs and bronchial and tracheal passages while a user is breathing through the device. The device includes a housing containing a base portion and a cap portion fo... | 01/02/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6131853 | Micro-drag generators for aerodynamic and hydrodynamic braking and control An apparatus and method for generating large drag forces on an object moving through a gas or liquid for braking and/or turning the object by deploying on the exterior surface of an object a very large number of very small surfaces that are aligned perpen... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6129086 | Ear pressure equalizer A device for regulating pressure which can be used to relieve discomfort caused by inner ear pressure. The device includes a hollow body having an open end, a movable member within the hollow body which defines a first chamber that extends between the mov... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6083141 | Portable respiratory exercise apparatus and method for using the same A breathing apparatus having a main body with a generally cylindrical inner cavity. The main body has a main aperture for the user to breath into and at least two sets of outer openings. An inner cylinder is coaxially disposed within the inner cavity of t... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6058932 | Acoustic transceiver respiratory therapy apparatus An active respiratory therapeutic device and method for actively loosening and breaking up mucus plugs and phlegm in a user's trachea and bronchial passages and lungs while a user is breathing normally through the device comprises a housing containing a b... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6042509 | Device for promoting human abdominal breathing An abdominal breathing device is composed of an air pump, an inhaling-exhaling mechanism, and an air bag connected with the inhaling-exhaling mechanism by an air tube. The air bag is strapped around the abdomen of a person undertaking the abdominal breath... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6010460 | Peak flow meters A peak flow meter has an element (4) displaceable along a hollow body (2) by the exhalation of a subject, and means for indicating the maximum displacement of that element as a measure of peak flow. Pre-set markers (20) are located at selected positions t... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5984873 | Incentive spirometer An improved incentive spirometer adapted to introduce a flow of oxygen across the inlet for inspiratory air so that the oxygen may be drawn thereinto without requiring any change in the calibration of the device or the monitoring of the patient's usage. T... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5910071 | Portable, personal breathing apparatus A breathing apparatus and method of using the apparatus for exercising the lungs of a user. The breathing apparatus has a main body with a generally cylindrical inner cavity. The main body has a main aperture for the user to breathe into and at least two ... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5899832 | Compact lung exercising device A breathing apparatus having a main body with a generally cylindrical inner cavity. The main body has a main aperture for the user to breath into and at least two sets of outer openings. An inner cylinder is coaxially disposed within the inner cavity of t... | 05/04/1999 |
