Breath test for the detection of various diseases
Patent 6221026 Issued on April 24, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 12, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
January 12, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.InventorApplicationNo. 229020 filed on 01/12/1999US Classes:600/532, Qualitative or quantitative analysis of breath component128/898, Methods600/529RespiratoryExaminersPrimary: O'Connor, Cary E.Assistant: Carter, Ryan Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 005/08AbstractThe alkane profile, comprising the alveolar gradients of n-alkanes in breath having 4 to 20 carbons, is determined for the diagnosis of disease in mammals, including humans.Other References
Field of SearchRespiratoryQualitative or quantitative analysis of breath component Measuring respiratory flow impedance or lung elasticity Thermistor-type transducer generating electric signal in response to breath flow Measuring breath flow or lung capacity Breath exhaled into or inhaled from expansible chamber Bellows or expansible bag Breath collection DIAGNOSTIC TESTING Methods | |
