RIVERSIDE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/29/12 -- Ingen Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: IGNT), an emerging medical device manufacturer with patented proprietary medical technology for the growing $4-Billion Respiratory Industry is pleased to announce that the Company's Smart Nasal Cannula product has been approved and endorsed by the world-renowned Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Alert Support and Advocacy Group.

COPD-ALERT provides support for lung disease patients and takes part in a worldwide campaign for recognition of a dangerous rise in the prevalence of COPD, while actively supporting the Global Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Initiative. This initiative aims to raise awareness of the increasing burden of COPD, decrease morbidity and mortality, promote further study of the condition, and implement programs to prevent COPD. COPD-ALERT is actively involved in advocacy activities on the national and local levels and is a member of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Public Interest Organizations, American Thoracic Society Public Advisory Roundtable, US COPD and International Coalitions.

Having already initiated a national distribution program with the largest distributor of home health care products and services, Ingen can now concentrate its efforts in marketing its product to the $55.0 billion US home healthcare industry. In addition to organic growth, the Company is expected to make several acquisitions to expand its product portfolio.

The Company derives its value through its innovative products, strong partnerships throughout its value chain, commercial and government supply contracts, and strong management team.

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