Patents by Inventor Harrill D. Wood

Harrill D. Wood has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9119767
    Abstract: The invention is a manual CPR or CCC continuous chest compression assist device for use on a person suffering cardiac arrest. The assist device has a compressible body structure and an audible signal element, visual signal assembly or both. The audio signal element is interposed in the body structure to announce or generate an audible sound or “click” at a predetermined deflection of the compressible portions. The visual signal assembly is interposed in the body structure to announce or generate a visible light at a predetermined deflection of the compressible portions. The activation of the visual or audio signal corresponds to a predetermined deflection of the compressible portions pressing against the breastbone and alerts the person administering to initiate decompressing to relax the body structure for the next compression, upon relaxation the device decompresses and a second audible or visual signal or both indicates a reset of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventor: Harrill D. Wood
  • Publication number: 20140072940
    Abstract: A CPR training device for simulating continuous chest compressions has a weight measuring scale with a visual indicator of applied force or weight. The visual indicator includes a graduated measuring scale measuring 0 pounds to at least 140 pounds; and a pointer or needle movable in response to an applied force or weight. The CPR training device visually shows the applied force of each compression. The CPR training device has a top surface having a label. The label is adhered to the top surface and has a target zone identifying the location CPR compressions are to be applied. The target zone is preferably graphically depicted in the shape of a heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: Harrill D. Wood
  • Publication number: 20130066242
    Abstract: The invention is a manual CPR or CCC continuous chest compression assist device for use on a person suffering cardiac arrest. The assist device has a compressible body structure and an audible signal element, visual signal assembly or both. The audio signal element is interposed in the body structure to announce or generate an audible sound or “click” at a predetermined deflection of the compressible portions. The visual signal assembly is interposed in the body structure to announce or generate a visible light at a predetermined deflection of the compressible portions. The activation of the visual or audio signal corresponds to a predetermined deflection of the compressible portions pressing against the breastbone and alerts the person administering to initiate decompressing to relax the body structure for the next compression, upon relaxation the device decompresses and a second audible or visual signal or both indicates a reset of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Harrill D. Wood
  • Patent number: 7361151
    Abstract: A device for assisting in cardiopulmonary resuscitations (CPR) includes a top portion for receiving a manual force applied by a person performing such CPR and a bottom portion sized to fit within a breastbone area and intermediate a plurality of ribs extending outwardly from opposed side edges of such breastbone of a person receiving such CPR and which transmits the manual force exclusively to such breastbone to cause a predetermined movement of such breastbone towards a heart. A mouth cover is provided for preventing accidental reflux discharge of the person receiving such CPR. The device, cover and a pair of gloves are provided as a convenient kit for use during CPR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Harrill D. Wood