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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2001
John E. Owens, Oak Lawn, IL (US);
Scott M. Milkovich, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Daniel K. Stool, Addison, IL (US);
Patrick Doherty, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
John E. Owens, Oak Lawn, IL (US);
Scott M. Milkovich, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Daniel K. Stool, Addison, IL (US);
Patrick Doherty, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Ram Consulting, Inc., Oakbrook, IL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for simulating and monitoring a respiration pattern of a human. The apparatus generally includes a reservoir having an outlet, and actuator disposed in the reservoir for moving fluid in and out of the reservoir, and a control unit coupled to the actuator for controlling the actuator to simulate and monitor a respiration pattern of a human. Also, a method is provided for simulating and monitoring a respiration pattern of a human. The method includes steps of generating a waveform defining the respiration pattern and controlling an actuator to move fluid in and out of a reservoir based on the waveform. The apparatus and method can accurately simulate and monitor a respiration pattern of a human, especially an infant and a young child, and offer a flexibility to stimulate variety of respiration patterns.