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Donald J. Gagne0
Nicholas P. VanBrunt0
Date of Patent
July 12, 2005
0Patent Application Number
099993770
Date Filed
October 31, 2001
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Patent 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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