Breath collection devices

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1993-07-07

1994-11-08

Kamm, William E.

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A61B 5097

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053617720

ABSTRACT:
A breath sampling device has a body defining an interior space or bore with two open ends. The patient's breath is directed through the device from end to end, thereby continually purging the interior space. At a designated time during the breath, closure devices are actuated to shut both ends, desirably in response to a single actuation movement, thereby capturing a breath sample at a predetermined time. The continual purging action assures that the captured breath sample truly represents the breath at the designated time during the exhalation cycle.

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