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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147433 | CPR chest compression monitor and method of use A chest compressions monitor for measuring the depth of chest compressions achieved during CPR. A displacement detector produces a displacement indicative signal indicative of the displacement of the CPR recipient's chest toward the recipient's spine. A signaling me... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8114035 | Methods and devices for attaching a belt cartridge to a chest compression device Devices and methods for attaching a belt cartridge to a belt drive platform. A clip attached to the belt is inserted into a slot in the drive spool of the belt drive platform. The cover plate of the belt cartridge fits into a channel beam in the housing of the belt ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8105249 | Synchronizing chest compression and ventilation in cardiac resuscitation Apparatus for automatic delivery of chest compressions and ventilation to a patient, the apparatus including: a chest compressing device configured to deliver compression phases during which pressure is applied to compress the chest and decompression phases during w... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8096962 | Method of determining depth of chest compressions during CPR A method of processing a raw acceleration signal, measured by an accelerometer-based compression monitor, to produce an accurate and precise estimated actual depth of chest compressions. The raw acceleration signal is filtered during integration and then a moving av... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8092404 | Chest compression apparatus for cardiac arrest The invention is an apparatus for increasing intrathoracic pressure for resuscitating cardiac arrest patients. The apparatus comprises a flexible, substantially inelastic belt wrapped around the patient's chest and attached to a force converter. The force converter ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8052626 | Data handling for high frequency chest wall oscillation system A HFCWO apparatus includes a housing having a port, a therapy system carried by the housing and operable to deliver HFCWO therapy to a patient in accordance with a set of operating parameters, and a memory device couplable to the port for storing at least a portion ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8043236 | Breath training device The inventive breath training device comprises a respiratory tube, a low-frequency mechanical air oscillation generator provided with an oscillation chamber embodied therein and provided with an input channel which is embodied in the form of an upwardly extending sa... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8034006 | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation sensor The present invention provides a CPR sensor that includes a thin and substantially flat flexible substrate having one or more sensor arrays, a power source, an output interface and a processor or analog circuit, all of which are disposed on the substantially flat fl... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8007451 | Servo motor for CPR with decompression stroke faster than the compression stroke The invention regards a resuscitation system having a chest compression device to repeatedly compress the chest of a patient and thereafter cause or allow the chest to expand. The device includes an electric motor connected to a compression element. A controller is ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8002720 | Support for chest compression system A support for a chest compression system includes a back plate, a front part having a seat for a compression member of a chest compression system, and a side part connecting the back plate to the front part. The side part is adapted to provide adjustable spacing bet... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7993290 | Display unit for providing feedback in CPR A system is disclosed for providing feedback regarding chest compressions in CPR comprising a measuring unit, a processing unit and a display unit, where the measuring unit comprises a depth measuring device, a force measuring device, or both. The processing unit co... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7909784 | Cardiopulmonary assist device The present invention deals with a simple device to aid in cardiac compression to assist in reestablishing normal heart rhythm. The design and size of the device is particularly useful in morbidly obese individuals that require cardiac compressions in order to optim... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7846112 | Compression belt system for use with chest compression devices A compression belt cartridge for use with chest compression devices. The compression belt cartridge has a double-oar shaped belt and a cover plate through which the belt is threaded. The cover plate is provided with hooks and snap latches that fit into a belt drive ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7841996 | Positioning device for use in apparatus for treating sudden cardiac arrest A positioning device for use in apparatus for treating sudden cardiac arrest in a patient in supine position by providing chest compressions at the lower end of the sternum prevents the apparatus from moving in a caudal direction. The apparatus includes a frame encl... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7837636 | Transmission device and chest compression device using same A transmission device transforms an alternate rotational movement of an alternately rotating element into a linear reciprocating movement. The device includes a linear reciprocating element connected to the rotating element, and a first pivoting element having a fir... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7785280 | Variable stroke air pulse generator An apparatus for high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) comprises a patient interface which includes an expandable air chamber and an air pulse generator in fluid communication with the patient interface. The air pulse generator includes a variable displaceme... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7775996 | Chest compression system The invention regards a resuscitation system which having a chest compression device to repeatedly compress the chest of a patient and thereafter cause or allow the chest to expand. A signal processor is connected to the chest compression device to control the opera... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7744547 | Negative pressure ventilation and resuscitation system A negative pressure ventilation system comprising a dynamically movable, multi-component artificial rib cage configured to fit snugly around the patient's own chest wall and abdomen is disclosed. The shape, dimensions and the dynamic movement of the artificial rib c... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7736324 | Portable human body pulsating apparatus mounted on a pedestal A portable human body pulsating apparatus has an air pressure and air pulse generator located within a case mount on a pedestal having wheels to facilitate movement of the apparatus on a surface. The pedestal has an upright piston and cylinder assembly operable to a... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7722554 | CPR device with counterpulsion mechanism A system for performing chest compression and abdominal compression for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. The system includes a motor and gearbox including a system of clutches and brakes which allow for controlling and limiting the movement of compressing mechanisms o... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7713219 | Combined air pulsator and movable pedestal A portable human body pulsating apparatus has an air pulse generator mounted on a pedestal having wheels to facilitate movement of the apparatus on a surface. The pedestal has an upright piston and cylinder assembly operable to adjust the elevation of the air pulse ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7666153 | CPR compression device and method including a fluid filled bladder Improved automatic chest compression systems which use constricting belts, repeatedly inflating bladders, or reciprocating pistons to compress the chest. A bladder is placed between the chest and the particular mechanism used to compress the chest during CPR. The bl... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7666154 | Public access CPR and AED device with varying levels of access A system for resuscitation of a heart attack victim. The system includes CPR device which compresses the victim's chest, a defibrillator which may be used to defibrillate the patient, and an identification system for identifying the person operating the system. Depe... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7645247 | Non-invasive device for synchronizing chest compression and ventilation parameters to residual myocardial activity during cardiopulmonary resuscitation In one embodiment, a method for improving the cardiac output of a patient who is suffering from pulseless electrical activity or shock and yet still displays some myocardial wall motion comprises sensing myocardial activity to determine the presence of residual left... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7618383 | Neonatal chest brace and method of using same to prevent collapse of a chest wall A chest brace and method of using same that prevents the chest wall from buckling inwards during patient breathing by providing a distending force on the patient's thorax. The chest brace also restores the normal anterior-to-posterior chest dimensions by providing a... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7615017 | High frequency chest wall oscillation system An air pulse generator includes a housing having a front wall and a back wall defining an interior region and a shell having a front portion and a back portion defining an air chamber. The front wall of the housing has first and second air openings. The front portio... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7582065 | Air pulse generator with multiple operating modes An improved air pulse generator produces high frequency chest wall oscillations (HFCWO) and has an improved air pulse generator. The air pulse module has a reduced size and improved shape for ease of use by a patient. ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7569021 | Rigid support structure on two legs for CPR The present invention relates generally to a support structure for fixating a patient to a treatment unit, and especially to a support structure for fixating the patient to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation unit. An embodiment of the support structure (10) comp... | 08/04/2009 |
| RE40814 | Oscillatory chest compression device An oscillatory chest compression device includes an oscillatory air flow generator and a positive air flow generator. A first feedback system controls the oscillation rate of the oscillatory air flow generator, and a second feedback system controls the peak pressure... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7537575 | Body pulsating method and apparatus A vest for a human body has an air core coupled to a pulsator operable to subject the vest to pulses of air which applies and releases high frequency pressure forces to the body. The pulsator has two diaphragms connected to a brushless electric dc motor with rotary ... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7517325 | Automated chest compression apparatus with a bladder between the belt and the patient A system applies cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a recipient. An automated controller is provided together with a compression device which periodically applies a force to a recipient's thorax under control of the automated controller. A band is adapted to be ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7517326 | Resuscitation device including a belt cartridge A resuscitation device for automatic compression of victim's chest using a compression belt which exerts force evenly over the entire thoracic cavity. The belt is constricted and relaxed through a motorized spool assembly which repeatedly tightens the belt and relax... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7497837 | Chest compression device with electro-stimulation A device for performing chest compressions for CPR in coordination with applying electro-stimulus for additional resuscitative actions such as electro-ventilation, electro-counterpulsion, and defibrillation. The device includes a chest compression mechanism, electro... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7491182 | High frequency chest wall oscillation apparatus having plurality of modes An improved method of producing high frequency chest wall oscillations (HFCWO) includes generating oscillating pneumatic pressure and applying an oscillating force to a patient's chest that corresponds to the oscillating pneumatic pressure. The frequency of oscillat... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7476206 | System for estimating the actual ECG of a patient during CPR A method of processing a raw acceleration signal, measured by an accelerometer-based compression monitor, to produce an accurate and precise estimated actual depth of chest compressions. The raw acceleration signal is filtered during integration and then a moving av... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7442173 | Resuscitation device with friction liner A resuscitation device for automatic compression of victim's chest using a compression belt which exerts force evenly over the entire thoracic cavity. The belt is constricted and relaxed through a motorized spool assembly which repeatedly tightens the belt and relax... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7435233 | Apparatus for mechanically ventilating a patient An apparatus for mechanically ventilating a patient is provided to have two separate components movably arranged with respect to one another within a flexible, air-tight covering fit about the torso of a patient. When the components move away from one another within... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7429250 | CPR chest compression monitor and method of use Chest compressions are measured and prompted to facilitate the effective administration of CPR. A displacement detector produces a displacement indicative signal indicative of the displacement of the CPR recipient's chest toward the recipient's spine. A signaling me... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7425203 | Oscillatory chest wall compression device with improved air pulse generator with improved user interface An improved air pulse generator produces high frequency chest wall oscillations (HFCWO) and has an improved user interface. The user interface allows the patient to select from a plurality of modes, which correspond to stored treatment protocols. Once selected, the ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7410470 | Compression belt system for use with chest compression devices A compression belt cartridge for use with chest compression devices. The compression belt cartridge has a double-oar shaped belt and a cover plate through which the belt is threaded. The cover plate is provided with hooks and snap latches that fit into a belt drive ... | 08/12/2008 |
