Method and system for measuring airflow of nares

Details Method and system for measuring airflow of nares Method and system for measuring airflow of nares

2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Lewis, Aaron J. (Department: 3743)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Respiratory gas supply means enters nasal passage

C128S204230

Reexamination Certificate

active

07066180

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for measuring airflow through nares. One exemplary embodiment comprises: measuring an attribute of an airflow through a first naris; measuring an attribute of an airflow through a second naris; wherein measuring the attribute of the airflow through the first naris is accomplished without blocking the second naris; and wherein measuring the attribute of the airflow through the second naris is accomplished without blocking the first naris.

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