Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-27
2005-09-27
Lewis, Aaron J. (Department: 3743)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure
C128S204210, C128S204230
Reexamination Certificate
active
06948497
ABSTRACT:
An improved methodology and systems for delivery of breathing gas such as for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea through application of alternating high and low level positive airway pressure within the airway of the patient with the high and low airway pressure being coordinated with the spontaneous respiration of the patient, and improved methods and apparatus for triggering and for leak management in such systems.
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Estes Mark
Sanders Mark H.
Zdrojkowski Ronald J.
Haas Michael W.
Lewis Aaron J.
RIC Investments, Inc.
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