Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Hypobaric body chamber
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-07
2009-12-22
Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Hypobaric body chamber
C128S205260, C128S202130
Reexamination Certificate
active
07634999
ABSTRACT:
A hyperbaric chamber includes a collapsible, pressurizable bladder and an inflatable support member supporting the bladder in a substantially uncollapsed configuration. The inflatable support member may be either internal or external to the bladder, and, in embodiments, is a rib with curvature corresponding generally to the uncollapsed shape of the bladder. A stiffening stave may provide additional support. The bladder further includes an accessway into the interior thereof and a substantially non-breathable closure on the accessway. The closure includes a substantially air-impermeable gasket sandwiched between first and second zippers. A reinforcing zipper may provide additional strength to the closure. Similarly, a reinforcing harness substantially surrounding the bladder may provide additional strength to the bladder. A source of compressed air is in fluid communication with the interior of the bladder, and a cooling source may also be provided.
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Bianco Patricia M
Hyperbaric Technologies, Inc.
Patel Nihir
Wiley & Rein LLP
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