Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Respiratory
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Respiratory
Reexamination Certificate
active
07998085
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus used in the medical industry, in order to increase transpulmonary pressure and respiratory volumes, to improve inspiratory muscle performance and re-establish the normal pulmonary hyperinflation, through the employment of electronic technology, providing audible, simulated, verbal, human sounding words, that assist, guide and prompt, increasing patient usage. In one embodiment, the Incentive Spirometer uses a capacitive sensing circuit for sensing movement of the float within the tube wall and for obtaining a measurement or reading of the patient's performance with the Incentive Spirometer.
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Marmor II Charles A
Natnithithadha Navin
Polley, P.A. Daniel S.
Prompting Audible Incentive Devices, Inc.
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