Canister status determination

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9878074
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14454181

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A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining status of a canister of a topical negative pressure (TNP) system. The method includes the steps of monitoring pressure provided by a pump element of the TNP system, determining at least one characteristic associated with the monitored pressure and determining status of at least one parameter associated with a canister of the TNP system responsive to the determined characteristics.

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SMITH & NEPHEW PLCLONDON

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Gordon, Benjamin Cambridge, GB 54 1249
Turner, Jake Cambridge, GB 22 1356
Vernon-Harcourt, Edward Pulborough, GB 13 757

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