Patents by Inventor Ivan Rafoss

Ivan Rafoss 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).

  • Publication number: 20070264621
    Abstract: A CPR training manikin for simulating realistic conditions, having a first part for receiving applied pressure and movement from the user, and a second part for positioning on a supporting surface, said first and second parts being separated by an elastic element and guiding means for providing an essentially linear movement between the parts, the training device also comprising a piston containing a fluid providing a dampened movement between said parts in the direction of said linear movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: Laerdal Medical AS
    Inventors: Jon Nysaether, Ivan Rafoss
  • Publication number: 20040007235
    Abstract: Reusable intake valve for a resuscitation bag, comprising an inner part, an outer part, and a valve housing. The inner and outer parts are separate parts designed to be connected at an opening in the bag and to seal an edge of the opening between them. The inner part includes a first valve member designed to admit air into the bag and close for air flow in the opposite direction. The valve housing includes second and third valve members with the second valve member capable of admitting ambient air into the valve housing and close for air flow in the opposite direction. The third valve member is capable of releasing air from the valve housing to the surroundings when opened and close for air flow in the opposite direction. The valve housing includes a first pipe member for connection to an oxygen reservoir and a second pipe member for connection to an oxygen source. In this reusable intake valve, the outer part and the valve housing are integrated into one piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: Laerdal Medical AS
    Inventor: Ivan Rafoss