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Spirometer Toy

a technology of spirometer and toy, which is applied in the field of spirometer toy, can solve the problems of difficult to motivate the regular use of these devices, and achieve the effect of enhancing the respiratory system

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-22
BOHMAN PATRICIA J
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[0012] Another embodiment provides a method of enhancing the respiratory system in a user comprising inserting a projectile through the aperture and into the tube of the apparatus, placing the lips of the user on the mouthpiece of the apparatus, and exhaling through the mouthpiece with sufficient force to expel the projectile from the tube.

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Unfortunately, it is difficult to motivate the regular use of these devices to the extent necessary to develop the muscles and lung capacity that helps to overcome asthmatic attack or rehabilitate patients suffering respiratory illness, particularly amongst adolescents.

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[0021] The present invention is drawn to an apparatus that functions to enhance the development or rehabilitation of a user's respiratory function while holding the user's interest by the provision of a means to propel projectiles at a distance.

[0022] The apparatus may include a tube having a closable aperture and, optionally, a crimped end-piece that functions as a mouthpiece. The aperture includes a closure that allows the insertion and positioning of a projectile within the tube. In practice, the user inserts a projectile into the cylindrical tube through the aperture and secures the closure before putting the mouthpiece end between the user's lips. The user then exhales into the tube through the mouthpiece to propel the projectile out of the end of cylindrical tube opposite the mouthpiece.

[0023] The tube may be of any length, but the typical length is between about 4 inches and about 36 inches. Preferably, the length of the tube is about 8 inches or about 10 inches or about 12...

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Abstract

The invention provides a toy that functions to propel a projectile through a tube at someone or something by exerting sufficient air pressure from the user's lungs through the tube. This action has the effect of challenging and building the user's respiratory system, including the respiratory musculature and lung capacity, through the repeated use of the toy.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 693,652 filed Jun. 23, 2005, which is incorporated herein, in its entirety, by this reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to an apparatus with which a user may propel projectiles using force created by air pressure from the user's lungs. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Spirometers are devices used to measure the volume and flow rate of gas exhaled by a user or patient. These measurements are important for physiological studies and for diagnostic analysis of the pulmonary performance of the patient. For example, exhaled volume and flow rate are often measured for people who suffer from asthma, bronchitis, mucoviscidosis, or who have had lung transplants. Especially for patients suffering from asthma, these data are used to make estimates of asthma medicine dosages and to anticipate an asthm...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B23/03
CPCA63B21/008A63B21/0085A63B23/18A63B2220/56A63F9/02A63F9/0252A63F2009/0282F41B1/00
Inventor BOHMAN, PATRICIA J.
Owner BOHMAN PATRICIA J
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