公开(公告)号：WO1993022968A1

公开(公告)日：1993-11-25

申请号：PCT/US1993004447

申请日：1993-05-12

Applicant: ELLIS, David ,  PADULA, Joseph

Inventor： ELLIS, David

IPC: A61B05/08

CPC classification number: G01F1/22 ,  G01F15/06

Abstract: An indicator device (2) which can be attached to a standard oxygen flow meter (16) is disclosed. The indicator device (2) has a rod (4) along which a pointer (10) can be moved and locked into position (14). The pointer (10) can be set at the oxygen flow level prescribed by the physician as indicated by the scale (24) on the oxygen flow meter (16). If the oxygen flow level is changed or if oxygen is discontinued for any period of time, the attendant can then set the oxygen flow to the prescribed level by controlling the valve (26) on the oxygen flow meter so that the float (22), which indicates oxygen flowing liters per minute is positioned opposite the position of the pointer. This prevents erroneous or improper setting of oxygen flow levels to patients after interruption or change of oxygen flow level, which can be dangerous and life threatening.

公开(公告)号：WO1993005709A1

公开(公告)日：1993-04-01

申请号：PCT/SE1992000675

申请日：1992-09-28

Applicant: GUSTAFSSON, Lars, Erik

IPC: A61B05/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/411 ,  A61B5/0813 ,  A61B5/083

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to apparatus for ascertaining the current function or condition of a lung or the lungs of a living subject (1) chosen for a lung function evaluation, by measuring (3) the nitrogen monoxide content (NO) of the expiration air. The amount of nitrogen monoxide formed in the lung or the lungs during the expiration phase of one or more respiratory cycles and/or the time-distribution of the amount of nitrogen monoxide is compared (5) with the maximal nitrogen monoxide content and/or the time-distribution (6) of the nitrogen monoxide content of the exhalation air delivered by a complete, or unimpaired, lung function of a living subject, wherein a deviation disclosed by the comparison (9, 11) is normally interpreted as an impairment of the lung function.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种通过测量（3）一氧化氮含量（NO）来确定肺功能评估选择的活体（1）的肺或肺的当前功能或状况的方法和装置， 过期空气 在一个或多个呼吸周期的呼气期和/或一氧化氮量的时间分布期间在肺或肺中形成的一氧化氮的量与最大一氧化氮含量和/或 通过活体受试者的完整或未受损的肺功能输送的呼出气的一氧化氮含量的时间分布（6），其中通过比较（9,11）公开的偏差通常被解释为 肺功能。

公开(公告)号：WO1992003091A1

公开(公告)日：1992-03-05

申请号：PCT/FR1991000666

申请日：1991-08-14

Applicant: UNIVERSITE JOSEPH FOURIER ,  BACONNIER, Pierre ,  EBERHARD, André

Inventor： UNIVERSITE JOSEPH FOURIER

IPC: A61B05/08

CPC classification number: A61M16/021 ,  A61M16/0051

Abstract: Process for measuring the hyperinsufflation level of a patient under ventilatory assistance from a machine, the cycle of which comprises: insufflation (1), during which a constant flow of air is introduced into the patient's respiratory tract, a pause (2) during which respiration is blocked, and expiration (3), during which the patient's respiratory tract is exposed to a natural flow of air. The process involves the following stages: measuring the pressure (P) at the opening of the respiratory tract; determining the line segment (AB) corresponding to the substantially linear part of the pressure variation as a function of time during insufflation; determining the value of the pressure (PO) for the point of the line segment (AB) corresponding to the moment (tO) when insufflation commences; measuring the fall in pressure (vP) occurring during the pause; and determining the difference between said pressure value and said fall in pressure.

公开(公告)号：WO1992000700A1

公开(公告)日：1992-01-23

申请号：PCT/US1991004713

申请日：1991-07-08

Applicant: LIFE MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS

Inventor： LIFE MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS ,  DEMPSTER, Philip, T.

IPC: A61B05/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/4872 ,  A61B5/1073

Abstract: Method and apparatus for volume measurement and body composition estimation provides an accurate, non-invasive estimation of the body volume and body composition of an object or body such as a human being. The present invention provides a first chamber (2) with a door (9) or closable means of entry through which an object or a subject may enter, along with a second chamber (3) and means (18) to cyclically perturb the volumes of the two chambers in a precisely complementary fashion. The present invention also measures the pressure in each of the chambers, controls in real time the volume perturbation and analyzes the pressure records so as to yield volume and body composition estimations.

公开(公告)号：WO1991016853A1

公开(公告)日：1991-11-14

申请号：PCT/GB1991000743

申请日：1991-05-10

Applicant: HEARNE, Bobbi, Lynn ,  OULTON, Richard, John ,  HEARNE, Keith, Melvyn, Trevor

Inventor： HEARNE, Bobbi, Lynn ,  OULTON, Richard, John

IPC: A61B05/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/0816

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a dream machine, arranged to awake a sleeper experiencing a dream. In one embodiment a physical condition of the sleeper is monitored by a sensor (11), the sensed physical condition is compared with a predetermined value for the physical condition and when the monitored value of the physical condition reaches the predetermined value an alarm (19) wakes the sleeper. In one form the predetermined value is set manually but in other arrangements said value is calculated in the machine.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种梦幻机器，其被设置为唤醒经历梦想的睡眠者。 在一个实施例中，睡眠者的身体状况由传感器（11）监测，所感测的物理状况与物理状况的预定值进行比较，并且当物理条件的监视值达到预定值时，报警器（19） 醒来睡觉者 在一种形式中，手动设置预定值，但是在其它布置中，所述值在机器中计算。

公开(公告)号：WO1991003979A1

公开(公告)日：1991-04-04

申请号：PCT/US1990005250

申请日：1990-09-14

Applicant: WESTENSKOW, Dwayne ,  ORR, Joseph

IPC: A61B05/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/7267 ,  A61B5/087 ,  A61B5/746 ,  A61M16/0051 ,  A61M16/021 ,  A61M16/22 ,  A61M2016/0027 ,  A61M2016/0036 ,  A61M2230/432 ,  G06F19/00 ,  Y02A90/26

Abstract: A method involving the supply of data (20) to input nodes (24a-e) of a neural network with respect to the breathing function. Alarm conditions of critical events are identified and associated with coordinated images generated at the output of the neural network (29m-q) as the system is trained. In such training, the neural network and associated system are subjected to the alarm condition to produce the desired coordinated image. This coordinated image is correlated with an alarm activating signal and the specific alarm condition to which it is to be identified in connection with future comparisons. During subsequent use in clinical applications, the monitoring system, (23, 50-52, 55-59, 63-68 and 70-71) screens data generated for each breath and compares the corresponding coordinated image with previous images generated during training sessions for alarm conditions to be monitored. Upon occurrence of a similar image, the system signals and alarm (71) and identifies the cause for the critical event.

Abstract translation: 涉及相对于呼吸功能向神经网络的输入节点（24a-e）提供数据（20）的方法。 当系统被训练时，关键事件的报警条件被识别并与在神经网络（29m-q）的输出处产生的协调图像相关联。 在这样的训练中，神经网络和相关系统经受报警条件以产生所需的协调图像。 该协调图像与报警激活信号以及与未来比较相关的特定报警条件相关。 在随后在临床应用中使用时，监测系统（23,50-52,55-59,63-68和70-71）屏蔽针对每个呼吸产生的数据，并将相应的协调图像与在训练期间产生的先前图像进行比较 报警条件要监控。 在发生类似图像时，系统发出信号并报警（71）并识别关键事件的原因。

公开(公告)号：WO1985001867A1

公开(公告)日：1985-05-09

申请号：PCT/GB1983000277

申请日：1983-10-31

Applicant: RICHARDSON, Richard

IPC: A61B05/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/087 ,  G16H40/63

Abstract: An electronic lung function analyser has an air flow tube (2) through which a patient inhales or exhales, an air flow transducer (3) associated with the air flow tube for providing an electrical output signal in response to inhaled or exhaled air flow in the tube, an electronic signal processor (11) connected to a display device (6) to provide from the transducer output signals an analogue or digital display representative of selected parameters of the patient's lung function, and a keyboard (9) for the manual input to the processor of data relating to the patient. The processor (11) is programmed to compute from the input data predicted normal patient (PNP) values appropriate to the said lung function parameters for display selectively on the display device.

Abstract translation: 电子肺功能分析仪具有患者吸入或呼气的气流管（2），与气流管相关联的气流换能器（3），用于响应于吸入或呼出的气流而提供电输出信号 管，连接到显示设备（6）的电子信号处理器（11），以从换能器输出信号提供表示患者肺功能的选定参数的模拟或数字显示器，以及用于手动输入的键盘（9） 与患者相关的数据的处理器。 处理器（11）被编程为从输入数据计算适合于所述肺功能参数的预测正常患者（PNP）值，以便有选择地在显示装置上显示。

公开(公告)号：WO1984002642A1

公开(公告)日：1984-07-19

申请号：PCT/FI1983000001

申请日：1983-01-04

Applicant: ETELÄ-HÄMEEN KEUHKOVAMMAYHDISTYS R.Y. ,  HÄKKINEN, Taisto

Inventor： ETELÄ-HÄMEEN KEUHKOVAMMAYHDISTYS R.Y.

IPC: A61B05/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/0871 ,  G01F1/28

Abstract: Means intended for measuring the peak flow of a person's exhalation. The means comprises a frame structure (11, 12) which is provided with a mouthpiece part. Inside the frame structure (11, 12), a flap means (14) is disposed, and a pointer means (15). The spring means (16) of the flap means (14) has been disposed in a hollow space (22) in the lower part of the flap means (14), where the spring means (16) is not in contact with the exhaled air. The frame structure (11, 12) comprises a frame part (11) and a transparent cover part (12), whereby the hygienic conditions of the interior of the means can be observed without need to open the means.

Abstract translation: 用于测量人呼气峰值流量的方法。 该装置包括设置有接口部分的框架结构（11,12）。 在框架结构（11,12）的内部设置有折翼装置（14），以及指针装置（15）。 翼片装置（14）的弹簧装置（16）已经设置在折翼装置（14）的下部的中空空间（22）中，其中弹簧装置（16）不与呼出空气接触 。 框架结构（11,12）包括框架部分（11）和透明盖部分（12），由此可以观察到装置内部的卫生条件，而不需要打开装置。

公开(公告)号：WO1983003533A1

公开(公告)日：1983-10-27

申请号：PCT/US1982000500

申请日：1982-04-16

Applicant: WATSON, Herman, Lanier ,  STOTT, Frank, Dudley

IPC: A61B05/08

CPC classification number: G01R27/2611 ,  A61B5/087 ,  A61B5/1135 ,  G01R19/252 ,  H03B5/1212 ,  H03B5/1231 ,  H03B5/1256 ,  H03B5/1296 ,  H03B2200/0034 ,  H03B2200/0098 ,  H03B2201/012

Abstract: An improved inductive reactance to frequency converter circuit (10) for producing an output signal whose frequency is capable of variation in response to a variable input inductance or inductive reactance (30) comprises differential gain means (42) and an improved resonant circuit (20) whose resonance frequency determines the frequency of the output signal. The improved resonant circuit (20) comprises a capacitance element (60, 62) and a transformer (64) whose primary coil (70) is capable of being connected to the variable inductive input reactance (30) and whose secondary coil (68) is connected in parallel with the capacitive element (60, 62) for enabling relatively small changes in the variable input inductive reactance (30) to be measured as relatively large changes in the resonance frequency of the resonant circuit (20).

Abstract translation: 改进的对变频器电路（10）的感抗由用于产生频率响应于可变输入电感或电抗（30）而变化的输出信号包括差分增益装置（42）和改进的谐振电路（20） 其谐振频率决定了输出信号的频率。 改进的谐振电路（20）包括电容元件（60,62）和变压器（64），其初级线圈（70）能够连接到可变电感输入电抗（30），其次级线圈（68）是 与所述电容元件（60,62）并联连接，用于使所述可变输入电抗（30）的相对较小的变化被测量为所述谐振电路（20）的谐振频率的相对大的变化。

公开(公告)号：WO1980002639A1

公开(公告)日：1980-12-11

申请号：PCT/NL1980000020

申请日：1980-06-05

Applicant: DERIJKSLANDBOUWHOGESCHOOL ,  GUNDLACH B

Inventor： DERIJKSLANDBOUWHOGESCHOOL

IPC: A61B05/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/1073 ,  A61B5/0806 ,  G01F17/00

Abstract: Determination of the volume of solid bodies by plethysmometry: the bodies, such as human beings or animals, are brought into a measuring chamber (1) the volume of which is changed by means of a piston (8) within a cylinder (7). The change in pressure within the chamber (1) is measured and constitutes a measure of the volume of the body to be determined. The measurement may be performed with the aid of a reference chamber (5) in which the volume is also changed, i.e. by simultaneous movement of a piston (11) within a cylinder (10) together with piston (8) within cylinder (7). By comparison of pressures (by means of 17) between the chambers (1 and 5) a more accurate volume measurement is obtained than without reference chamber (5). The invention is based on the recognition that a quick change in volume is conducive also to a change in temperature and that living beings to be measured give off water vapour and heat, thus causing the measurement to be less accurate, and that this problem may be solved by filling the measuring chamber (1) and preferably also the reference chamber (5) for the major part thereof with a solid filler material (2, 6) having a plurality of interconnected cavities.

Abstract translation: 通过体积法测定固体的体积：诸如人类或动物的体被带入测量室（1），其体积通过活塞（8）在气缸（7）内变化。 测量腔室（1）内的压力变化，并构成要测定的身体体积的量度。 测量可以借助于其中体积也改变的参考室（5）来执行，即通过缸体（7）内的活塞（8）同时移动气缸（10）内的活塞（11） 。 通过比较室（1和5）之间的压力（通过17），获得比没有参考室（5）更精确的体积测量。 本发明基于这样的认识，体积的快速变化也有利于温度的变化，并且待测量的生物发出水蒸汽和热量，从而导致测量不太准确，并且这个问题可能是 通过用具有多个相互连接的空腔的固体填充材料（2,6）填充测量室（1）并且优选地还用作主要部分的参考室（5）来解决。