Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Exercising appliance
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-12
2005-07-12
DeMille, Danton (Department: 3764)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Exercising appliance
C601S044000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06916298
ABSTRACT:
A pneumatic chest compression vest is disclosed for the purposes of clearing the lungs of mucus and producing quality sputum samples for analysis. The vest is comprised of a first portion that has an air bladder mounted on its inner surface that applies a compressive force to the region of the chest that encompasses the lungs. The vest is removably adjustable and extends around a patient to hold the vest in the correct position for fitting and during treatment.
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Gagne Donald J.
VanBrunt Nicholas P.
Advanced Respiratory, Inc.
Barnes & Thornburg
DeMille Danton
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