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Intra-bronchial device that provides a medicant intra-bronchially to the patient
Assignee: Gyrus ACMI Inc
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Filing: 2002-06-21
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2022-06-21
Abstract
Abstract An intra-bronchial device provides a medicant intra-bronchially. The medicant may be used for controlling biological interaction of an intra-bronchial obstruction device with the patient, to treat a disease or condition of the lungs such as pneumonia or lung cancer, or to treat a systemic disease or condition. The medicant is provided by associating a medicant with the intra-bronchial device, either before, at the time of placement, or after placement. The medicant may overlie at least a portion of the intra-bronchial device, be absorbed into at least a portion of the intra-bronchial device, or be carried in a chamber. The intra-bronchial device may further include an absorptive member, and the medicant is absorbed by the absorptive member.
Inventors
- 👤 Lauri DeVore
- 👤 Richard Shea
- 👤 John Wang
- 👤 Hugo Gonzalez
- 👤 Steven Springmeyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M31/00; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12027; A61B17/12036; A61B17/1204; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12104; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12159; A61B17/12168; A61B17/12172; A61B2017/1205; A61B17/22; A61B2017/22051; A61B2017/22065; A61B2017/22067; A61B17/24; A61B2017/242; A61B2217/00; A61B2217/002; A61B2217/005; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2002/043; A61M1/00; A61M1/71; A61M1/78; A61M25/00; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0074; A61M25/0075; A61M2025/0076; A61M2210/00; A61M2210/10; A61M2210/1025; A61M2210/1035; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M25/04; A61N; A61N5/00; A61N5/10; A61N5/1001; A61N2005/1019; A61N2005/1021; A61N5/1027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 78
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
1 . An intra-bronchial device adapted to be placed in an air passageway of a patient to collapse a lung portion communicating with the air passageway, the device comprising: an obstructing member that prevents air from being inhaled into the lung portion to collapse the lung portion; and a medicant carried by the obstructing member that controls biological interaction of the device with the patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
1 . An intra-bronchial device adapted to be placed in an air passageway of a patient to collapse a lung portion communicating with the air passageway, the device comprising: an obstructing member that prevents air from being inhaled into the lung portion to collapse the lung portion; and a medicant carried by the obstructing member that controls biological interaction of the device with the patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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2 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the medicant overlies at least a portion of the obstructing member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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3 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the medicant is imbedded in at least a portion of the obstructing member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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4 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the medicant is absorbed in at least a portion of the obstructing member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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5 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the obstructing member further includes an absorptive member and the medicant is absorbed by the absorptive member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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6 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the medicant is selected from a group consisting of tissue growth inhibitors, tissue growth enhancers, anti-microbial agents such as antibiotic agents or antibacterial agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and biological reaction inhibitors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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7 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the medicant is arranged to control biological interaction over a period of time.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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8 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the medicant is co-mixed with at least a portion of the obstructing member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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9 . An intra-bronchial device adapted to be placed in an air passageway of a patient to collapse a lung portion communicating with the air passageway, the device comprising: an obstructing member that prevents air from being inhaled into the lung portion to collapse the lung portion; a medicant that controls biological interaction of the device with the patient; and a cavity in the obstructing member carrying the medicant.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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9 . An intra-bronchial device adapted to be placed in an air passageway of a patient to collapse a lung portion communicating with the air passageway, the device comprising: an obstructing member that prevents air from being inhaled into the lung portion to collapse the lung portion; a medicant that controls biological interaction of the device with the patient; and a cavity in the obstructing member carrying the medicant.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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10 . The device of claim 9 , wherein the medicant is selected from a group consisting of tissue growth inhibitors, tissue growth enhancers, anti-microbial agents such as antibiotic agents or antibacterial agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and biological reaction inhibitors.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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11 . The device of claim 9 , wherein the medicant is arranged to control biological interaction over a period of time.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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12 . The device of claim 9 , wherein the cavity further includes an absorptive member and the medicant is absorbed by the absorptive member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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13 . The device of claim 9 , wherein the cavity includes a cover having an orifice.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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14 . An intra-bronchial device for placement in an air passageway of a patient to collapse a lung portion communicating with the air passageway, the device comprising: an obstructing member that prevents air from being inhaled into the lung portion to collapse the lung portion; a medicant that controls biological interaction of the device with the patient; and a support structure that is associated with the obstructing member and that carries the medicant.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
73 words
14 . An intra-bronchial device for placement in an air passageway of a patient to collapse a lung portion communicating with the air passageway, the device comprising: an obstructing member that prevents air from being inhaled into the lung portion to collapse the lung portion; a medicant that controls biological interaction of the device with the patient; and a support structure that is associated with the obstructing member and that carries the medicant.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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15 . The device of claim 14 , wherein the medicant overlies at least a portion of the intra-bronchial device.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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16 . The device of claim 14 , wherein the medicant is imbedded in at least a portion of the intra-bronchial device.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
17 . The device of claim 14 , wherein the medicant is absorbed in at least a portion of the intra-bronchial device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
39 words
18 . The device of claim 14 , wherein the medicant is selected from a group consisting of tissue growth inhibitors, tissue growth enhancers, anti-microbial agents such as antibiotic agents or antibacterial agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and biological reaction inhibitors.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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19 . The device of claim 14 , wherein the medicant is arranged to control biological interaction over a period of time.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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20 . A method of reducing the size of a lung of a patient using an intra-bronchial device while controlling biological interaction of the device with the patient, the method including the steps of: providing an intra-bronchial device that precludes air from being inhaled through an air passageway into a lung portion to be reduced in size when inserted into the air passageway communicating with the portion of the lung; associating a medicant that controls the biological interaction with the intra-bronchial device; and inserting the intra-bronchial device in the air passageway.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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20 . A method of reducing the size of a lung of a patient using an intra-bronchial device while controlling biological interaction of the device with the patient, the method including the steps of: providing an intra-bronchial device that precludes air from being inhaled through an air passageway into a lung portion to be reduced in size when inserted into the air passageway communicating with the portion of the lung; associating a medicant that controls the biological interaction with the intra-bronchial device; and inserting the intra-bronchial device in the air passageway.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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21 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the step of associating the medicant with the intra-bronchial device is performed before the step of implanting the device.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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22 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the step of associating the medicant with the intra-bronchial device includes overlying at least a portion of the intra-bronchial device with the medicant.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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23 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the step of associating the medicant with the intra-bronchial device includes impregnating at least a portion of the intra-bronchial device with the medicant.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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24 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the intra-bronchial device includes an absorptive member, and wherein the step of associating the medicant with the intra-bronchial device includes absorption of the medicant by the absorptive member.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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25 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the medicant is selected from a group consisting of tissue growth inhibitors, tissue growth enhancers, anti-microbial agents such as antibiotic agents or antibacterial agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and biological reaction inhibitors.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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26 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the medicant is arranged to control biological interaction over a period of time.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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27 . The method of claim 20 , including the further steps of providing a cavity in the intra-bronchial device for receiving the medicant, and associating the medicant with the cavity.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
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28 . The method of claim 27 , wherein the step of associating the medicant with the intra-bronchial device is performed before the step of implanting the device.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
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29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein the cavity includes an absorptive member, and wherein the step of associating medicant with the intra-bronchial device includes absorption of the medicant by the absorptive member.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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30 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the medicant is selected from a group consisting of tissue growth inhibitors, tissue growth enhancers, anti-microbial agents such as antibiotic agents or antibacterial agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and biological reaction inhibitors.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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31 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the medicant is arranged to control biological action over a period of time.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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32 . An intra-bronchial device to provide a medicant intra-bronchially to a patient, the device comprising: an intra-bronchial member adapted to be placed in an air passageway; and a medicant carried on the intra-bronchial member.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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32 . An intra-bronchial device to provide a medicant intra-bronchially to a patient, the device comprising: an intra-bronchial member adapted to be placed in an air passageway; and a medicant carried on the intra-bronchial member.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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33 . The intra-bronchial device of claim 32 , further including a cavity in the intra-bronchial member, and the medicant is carried in the cavity.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
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34 . The intra-bronchial device of claim 32 , wherein the medicant is arranged for delivery to a lung portion communicating with the air passageway.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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35 . The intra-bronchial device of claim 32 , wherein the medicant is selected from a group consisting of antibacterial agents, antiviral agents, anthelmintic agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antitumor agents, radioprotective agents, antioxidant agents, adrenergic agents, hormonal agents, and radioactive branchytherapy material.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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36 . An intra-bronchial device adapted to be placed in an air passageway and provide a medicant to a patient, the device comprising: an obstructing member that prevents air from being exhaled from the lung portion communicating with the air passageway; and a medicant carried on the obstructing member.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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36 . An intra-bronchial device adapted to be placed in an air passageway and provide a medicant to a patient, the device comprising: an obstructing member that prevents air from being exhaled from the lung portion communicating with the air passageway; and a medicant carried on the obstructing member.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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37 . The device of claim 36 , wherein the medicant is arranged for delivery to the lung portion.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
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38 . The device of claim 36 , wherein the medicant is carried on a portion of the obstructing member exposed to the lung portion.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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39 . The device of claim 36 , wherein the obstructing member when deployed in the air passageway substantially precludes released medicant from moving proximal to the obstructing member.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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40 . The device of claim 36 , wherein the medicant overlies at least a portion of the obstructing member.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
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41 . The device of claim 36 , wherein the medicant is imbedded in at least a portion of the obstructing member.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
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42 . The device of claim 36 , wherein the medicant is absorbed in at least a portion of the obstructing member.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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43 . The device of claim 36 , wherein the obstructing member further includes an absorptive member and the medicant is absorbed by the absorptive member.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
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44 . The device of claim 36 , wherein the medicant is selected from a group consisting of antibacterial agents, antiviral agents, anthelmintic agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antitumor agents, radioprotective agents, antioxidant agents, adrenergic agents, hormonal agents, and radioactive branchytherapy material.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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45 . The device of claim 36 , wherein the medicant is arranged to control biological action over a period of time.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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46 . The device of claim 36 , wherein the medicant is co-mixed with at least a portion of the obstructing member.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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47 . An intra-bronchial device adapted to be placed in an air passageway and provide a medicant to a patient, the device comprising: an obstructing member that prevents air from being exhaled from the lung portion communicating with the air passageway; a medicant; and a cavity in the obstructing member carrying the medicant.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
53 words
47 . An intra-bronchial device adapted to be placed in an air passageway and provide a medicant to a patient, the device comprising: an obstructing member that prevents air from being exhaled from the lung portion communicating with the air passageway; a medicant; and a cavity in the obstructing member carrying the medicant.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
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48 . The intra-bronchial device of claim 47 , wherein the cavity further includes an absorptive member and the medicant is absorbed by the absorptive member.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
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49 . The intra-bronchial device of claim 47 , wherein the cavity includes a cover having an orifice affecting release of the medicant.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
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50 . The device of claim 47 , wherein the medicant is exposed to the lung portion.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
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51 . The device of claim 47 , wherein the obstructing member when deployed in the air passageway substantially precludes released medicant from moving proximal to the obstructing member.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
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52 . An intra-bronchial device adapted to be placed in an air passageway and provide a medicant to a patient, the device comprising: an obstructing member that prevents air from being exhaled from the lung portion communicating with the air passageway; a medicant; and a support structure that is associated with the obstructing member and that carries the medicant.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
59 words
52 . An intra-bronchial device adapted to be placed in an air passageway and provide a medicant to a patient, the device comprising: an obstructing member that prevents air from being exhaled from the lung portion communicating with the air passageway; a medicant; and a support structure that is associated with the obstructing member and that carries the medicant.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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53 . A method of providing a medicant to a patient using an intra-bronchial device, the method including the steps of: providing an intra-bronchial device for insertion into an air passageway in communication with a lung portion; associating a medicant with the intra-bronchial device; and inserting the intra-bronchial device in the air passageway.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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53 . A method of providing a medicant to a patient using an intra-bronchial device, the method including the steps of: providing an intra-bronchial device for insertion into an air passageway in communication with a lung portion; associating a medicant with the intra-bronchial device; and inserting the intra-bronchial device in the air passageway.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
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54 . The method of claim 53 , wherein the intra-bronchial device precludes air from being exhaled through the air passageway when inserted into the air passageway.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
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55 . The method of claim 53 , wherein the medicant is an agent for treating a disease of the lungs, and the medicant is provided to treat a disease in the lung portion.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
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56 . The method of claim 53 , wherein the medicant is an agent for treating pneumonia, and the medicant is provided to treat pneumonia in the lung portion.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
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57 . The method of claim 53 , wherein the medicant is a radioactive material for treating cancer, and the medicant is provided to treat a cancer.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
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58 . The method of claim 53 , wherein the medicant is a radioactive material for treating cancer, and the medicant is provided to treat a cancer in the lung portion.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
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59 . A device for reducing the size of a lung of a patient, the device comprising: obstructing means for obstructing an air passageway communicating with a portion of the lung to be reduced in size, the obstructing means being dimensioned for insertion into the air passageway and for precluding air from being inhaled through the air passageway into the lung portion; and means for controlling biological action of the obstructing means with the patient.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
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59 . A device for reducing the size of a lung of a patient, the device comprising: obstructing means for obstructing an air passageway communicating with a portion of the lung to be reduced in size, the obstructing means being dimensioned for insertion into the air passageway and for precluding air from being inhaled through the air passageway into the lung portion; and means for controlling biological action of the obstructing means with the patient.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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60 . An intra-bronchial device adapted to be placed in an air passageway and provide a medicant to a patient, the device comprising: obstructing means for obstructing an air passageway that prevents air from being exhaled from the lung portion communicating with the air passageway, the obstructing means being dimensioned for insertion into the air passageway and for precluding air from being exhaled through the air passageway into the lung portion; and means for providing a biological action in the patient carried by the obstructing means.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
86 words
60 . An intra-bronchial device adapted to be placed in an air passageway and provide a medicant to a patient, the device comprising: obstructing means for obstructing an air passageway that prevents air from being exhaled from the lung portion communicating with the air passageway, the obstructing means being dimensioned for insertion into the air passageway and for precluding air from being exhaled through the air passageway into the lung portion; and means for providing a biological action in the patient carried by the obstructing means.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
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61 . The intra-bronchial device of claim 32 , wherein the intra-bronchial member is arranged to preclude air movement in at least one direction.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
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62 . The intra-bronchial device of claim 32 , wherein the medicant overlies at least a portion of the intra-bronchial member.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
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63 . The intra-bronchial device of claim 32 , wherein the medicant is imbedded in at least a portion of the intra-bronchial member.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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64 . The intra-bronchial device of claim 32 , wherein the medicant is absorbed in at least a portion of the intra-bronchial member.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
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65 . The intra-bronchial device of claim 32 , wherein the intra-bronchial member further includes an absorptive member and the medicant is absorbed by the absorptive member.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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66 . The intra-bronchial device of claim 32 , the medicant is co-mixed with at least a portion of the intra-bronchial member.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
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67 . The intra-bronchial device of claim 32 , wherein the medicant is arranged to be released over a period of time.
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