Valves, devices, and methods for endobronchial therapy

US2015114504A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2015114504-A1
Application numberUS-201414566471-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateDec 10, 2014
Priority dateMay 18, 2005
Publication dateApr 30, 2015
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Various valves, adapters, ventilator circuits, and methods are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a valve includes a support that includes a plurality of apertures. The support includes a center and an outer edge. The plurality of flaps includes a flap for each aperture. Each flap has an end connected proximal to the center of the support. Each flap is capable of moving between a closed position and an opened position.

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1 .- 70 . (canceled) 71 . A valve adapted for use in a breathing apparatus, comprising: a support comprising a plurality of apertures, the support comprising a center and an outer edge; and at least one flap for each aperture, wherein said flap has an end connected at or adjacent to the center of the support, said flap is capable of moving, by a fluid pressure differential between at least one of a closed position and an opened position and wherein the valve has an openi…

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What does patent US2015114504A1 cover?
Various valves, adapters, ventilator circuits, and methods are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a valve includes a support that includes a plurality of apertures. The support includes a center and an outer edge. The plurality of flaps includes a flap for each aperture. Each flap has an end connected proximal to the center of the support. Each flap is capable of moving between a closed pos…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Nektar Therapeutics
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61M16/208. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Apr 30 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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