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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 28, 2006
Date of Patent:
September 11, 2007
Assignee:
Airmatrix Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Alonzo C. Aylsworth, Lawrence C. Spector
Abstract: A method and related system for diagnosing central versus obstructive apnea. Some of the illustrative embodiments may be a method comprising sensing minute undulations of airflow through one or more airways of a patient during an apnea event, and diagnosing obstructive apnea based on the minute undulations.
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.
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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 9, 2003
Date of Patent:
June 27, 2006
Assignee:
Airmatrix Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Alonzo C. Aylsworth, Lawrence C. Spector
Abstract: Methods and related systems for individually sensing airflow in the breathing orifices of a patient, and preferentially delivering therapeutic gas to those breathing orifices based on the amount of airflow sensed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 29, 2003
Date of Patent:
March 7, 2006
Assignee:
AirMatrix Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Alonzo C. Aylsworth, Lawrence C. Spector, Gregory R. Miller
Abstract: A method and related system for diagnosing central versus obstructive apnea. Some of the illustrative embodiments may be a method comprising sensing minute undulations of airflow through one or more airways of a patient during an apnea event, and diagnosing obstructive apnea based on the minute undulations.
Abstract: Methods and related systems for individually sensing airflow in the breathing orifices of a patient, and preferentially delivering therapeutic gas to those breathing orifices based on the amount of airflow sensed.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 29, 2003
Publication date:
May 5, 2005
Applicant:
AirMatrix Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Alonzo Aylsworth, Lawrence Spector, Gregory Miller
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.