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  • Patent number: 12016820
    Abstract: Systems and methods for applying enhanced guided active compression decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation are provided. Exemplary systems include a load cell, a handle, an adhesive pad. The handle and the adhesive pad are configured for magnetic coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: ZOLL Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Greg Voss, Anja Metzger, Keith G. Lurie, Demetris Yannopoulos
  • Patent number: 11744961
    Abstract: A medical treatment system including a treatment chamber, a source of an aqueous mist containing a medication, a source of an oxygen-enriched gas, and a control system adapted to alternately surround a human body part with a mist containing a medication and the oxygen enriched gas, which can be used to treat various skin disorders including infected lesions, bacterial infections such as acne (i.e. Propionibacterium acnes), fungal infections such as Athlete's foot (i.e. fungal genus Trichophyton), conditions associated with hair loss including alopecia as well as ulcerations and frostbite resulting from poor circulation. A method of treating skin disorders is also disclosed, that includes providing a mist containing a medication and enriched oxygen gas to the site being treated as well as providing oxygen to the patient during treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: VAPOROX, INC.
    Inventor: Adrian Pelkus
  • Patent number: 11534365
    Abstract: A system for monitoring performance of a resuscitation activity on a patient by an acute care provider is provided. The system includes: a first wearable sensor configured to sense movement of a first portion of an acute care provider's hand; a second wearable sensor configured to sense movement of a second portion of the acute care provider's hand; and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive and process signals representative of performance of a resuscitation activity from the first sensor and the second sensor; identify from the processed signals information indicative of at least one of a relative distance, a relative orientation, a change in relative distance and a change in relative orientation between the first sensor and the second sensor during performance of the resuscitation activity; and determine at least one resuscitation activity parameter based, at least in part, on the identified information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: ZOLL Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Paolo Giacometti, Annemarie Silver, Lisa Campana, Frederick J. Geheb, Gary A. Freeman
  • Patent number: 11523967
    Abstract: A device for cardiopulmonary massage and/or resuscitation of a patient, which has a massage device arranged on a support board and includes a reversibly drivable massage stamp that can be positioned at a desired contact area on the thoracic cage of the patient for performing cardiopulmonary massage, and further includes a retention plate element which can be positioned on the thoracic cage of the patient at the desired contact area and which, by using at least three clamping elements engaging on its circumference, can be fixed, in particular can be connected to and braced by the support board. This has the effect that the mechanical cardiopulmonary massage can be maintained upright even during difficult transport maneuvers, since the relative position of the patient with respect to the massage device is not appreciably changed by its being clamped between the support board and the retention plate element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: GS Elektromedizinische Geräte G. Stemple GmbH
    Inventor: Günter Stemple
  • Patent number: 11510845
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to the field of cardiac resuscitation, and in particular to devices for assisting rescuers in performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are described herein. A method for managing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) treatment to a person in need of emergency assistance includes monitoring, with an electronic medical device, a parameter that indicates a quality level of a CPR component being provided to the person by a user; determining, with the electronic medical device, that the parameter indicates that the quality level of CPR being provided is inadequate; and providing, to one or more rescuers of the person, an audible, visual, or tactile indication that a different person should perform the CPR component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: ZOLL Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Paul Jensen, Gary A. Freeman
  • Patent number: 11123261
    Abstract: Systems and methods for applying enhanced guided active compression decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation are provided. Exemplary systems include a load cell, a handle, an adhesive pad. The handle and the adhesive pad are configured for magnetic coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: ZOLL Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Greg Voss, Anja Metzger, Keith G. Lurie, Demetris Yannopoulos
  • Patent number: 11013660
    Abstract: A CPR machine (100) is configured to perform, on a patient's (182) chest, compressions that alternate with releases. The CPR machine includes a compression mechanism (148), and a driver system (141) configured to drive the compression mechanism. A force sensing system (149) may sense a compression force, and the driving can be adjusted accordingly if there is a surprise. For instance, driving may have been automatic according to a motion-time profile, which is adjusted if the compression force is not as expected (850). An optional chest-lifting device (152) may lift the chest between the compressions, to assist actively the decompression of the chest. A lifting force may be sensed, and the motion-time profile can be adjusted if the compression force or the lifting force is not as expected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Anders Nilsson, Jonas Lagerstrom, Bo Mellberg, Anders Jeppsson, Marcus Ehrstedt, Bjarne Madsen Hardig, Fredrik Arnwald, Erik Von Schenck, Paul Rasmusson, Sara Lindroth, Fred Chapman, Ryan Landon, Mitchell A. Smith, Steven B. Duke, Krystyna Szul, Gregory T. Kavounas
  • Patent number: 10590638
    Abstract: A toilet plunger having a skirt and reinforced handle portion to prevent the collapse of the plunger and to facilitate a negative pressure being exerted against an obstruction in a toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: SYNECO, LLC
    Inventor: Jay C Sinnett
  • Patent number: 10561316
    Abstract: In an example implementation, a system includes one or more memory devices configured to store computer readable instructions, and a treatment adjustment engine that includes one or more processing devices. The treatment adjustment engine is configured to obtain a first image of an eye of a subject, and a second image of the eye of the subject. The second image is captured in the presence of an electronic light source. The treatment adjustment engine is further configured to determine, based on the first and second images, one or more metrics representing shapes of the iris and pupil in the corresponding images, and determine, based on the one or more metrics, a pupillometry measure of the subject. The treatment adjustment engine is also configured to generate a signal for adjusting a cardiopulmonary therapy based on the determined pupillometry measure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: ZOLL Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Freeman, Naveed Zaidi
  • Patent number: 10492986
    Abstract: A system for monitoring performance of a resuscitation activity on a patient by an acute care provider is provided. The system includes: a first wearable sensor configured to sense movement of a first portion of an acute care provider's hand; a second wearable sensor configured to sense movement of a second portion of the acute care provider's hand; and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive and process signals representative of performance of a resuscitation activity from the first sensor and the second sensor; identify from the processed signals information indicative of at least one of a relative distance, a relative orientation, a change in relative distance and a change in relative orientation between the first sensor and the second sensor during performance of the resuscitation activity; and determine at least one resuscitation activity parameter based, at least in part, on the identified information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paolo Giacometti, Annemarie Silver, Lisa Campana, Frederick Geheb, Gary A Freeman
  • Patent number: 10004912
    Abstract: Electrically conductive implantable microelectrodes or microconductors are used to lower the transthoracic impedance of an animal. An adapter is provided to enable use of a separate electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet in connection with the implanted microelectrodes or microconductors as an automatic external defibrillator (AED). The adapter includes a connector to connect the adapter to the electronic device, at least one capacitor that may be charged to a predetermined level from the power source of the electronic device, and an electrode through which an electric shock may be delivered from the capacitor through the implanted microelectrodes or microconductors to the heart of the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: CARDIOSPARK LLC
    Inventor: Norman P. Soloway
  • Patent number: 9895095
    Abstract: This invention provides a dynamic urine monitor. The dynamic urine monitor comprises a case, inside which is equipped with a urine collection device, a pipeline for flowing the urine into the urine collection device, and a measurement system for dynamically measuring the urine. The measurement system comprises a weight measurement subsystem, a density measurement subsystem, and an outlet-inlet module. The weight measurement subsystem comprises a weight sensor and a weight information ADC; the weight sensor dynamically measures the urine weight of the urine collection device. The density measurement subsystem comprises a density sensor and a density information ADC. The density sensor dynamically measures the urine density and it is serially connected with the upstream pipeline of the urine collection device. The outlet-inlet module is used to exchange the information of the weight information ADC and with density information ADC with outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: ZHUHAI WOMU ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yun Chen
  • Patent number: 9750661
    Abstract: A method for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes elevating the heart of an individual to a first height relative to a lower body of the individual. The lower body may be in a substantially horizontal plane. The method may also include elevating the head of the individual to a second height relative to the lower body of the individual. The second height may be greater than the first height. The method may further include performing one or more of a type of CPR or a type of intrathoracic pressure regulation while elevating the heart and the head. The first height and the second height may be determined based on one or both of the type of CPR or the type of intrathoracic pressure regulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Inventor: Keith G. Lurie
  • Patent number: 9707152
    Abstract: A method for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes elevating the heart of an individual to a first height relative to a lower body of the individual. The lower body may be in a substantially horizontal plane. The method may also include elevating the head of the individual to a second height relative to the lower body of the individual. The second height may be greater than the first height. The method may further include performing one or more of a type of CPR or a type of intrathoracic pressure regulation while elevating the heart and the head. The first height and the second height may be determined based on one or both of the type of CPR or the type of intrathoracic pressure regulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Keith Lurie
  • Patent number: 9687415
    Abstract: Systems and methods for assisting respiration extrathoracically, particularly useful for augmenting respiration in neonatal patients, including providing a positive pressure to a torso area of a patient. The positive pressure may be delivered to the torso area of the patient while the torso area is exposed to an ambient pressure, such as by providing positive pressure with high frequency gas jets that are positioned in proximity to the torso area. The positive pressure may be delivered to different parts of the torso area of the patient at different times, such as by controlling gas jets independently. The positive pressure may also be controlled in coordination with a gas flow and concentration to the patient's airway, such as by increasing the positive pressure as a gas flow pressure delivered to the patient's airway is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: THE NEMOURS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Tariq Rahman, Thomas H. Shaffer, Marla R. Wolfson
  • Publication number: 20150105637
    Abstract: Medical devices, plug-ins, systems, and methods for CPR quality feedback are disclosed. The medical devices can calculate peripheral circulation relevant parameters based on measured signals containing at least partial hemodynamic characteristics. Amplitude and area characteristics included in the peripheral circulation relevant parameters can further be determined for providing feedback and control relating to CPR quality during the compression process. Also, compression interruption during CPR can be evaluated based on a pulse waveform generated from the measured signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Xuezhong Yu, Jun Xu, Fei Han, Liangliang Zheng, Huadong Zhu, Cheng Wang, Xiaocui Zhang, Chen Li, Jingming Yang, Xingliang Jin
  • Publication number: 20140358049
    Abstract: Optical alignment for piston driven chest compression devices optimizes the application of chest compressions to a fixed location on a subject's chest and provides information regarding the depth and frequency of chest compressions. The targeting system records and may display some telemetry corresponding to any movement or “walking” away from the selected compression site as well as the depth and frequency of compressions. The targeting system is interconnected to the compression device controller and the targeting system provides warnings to operators if the compression components contact the subject outside a preset warning limit away from the selected compression site. The targeting system may also halt the compression device if the site of contact between the compression components and the subject is located outside a preset absolute limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Gary Freeman
  • Publication number: 20140213942
    Abstract: A manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation device for delivering chest compressions to a patient needing CPR. The device includes a handle, a deformable housing having a first end and a second end, an aperture positioned near the first end of the deformable housing, and a gasket or cover connected to the second end of the deformable housing. The deformable housing is configured to deform when pressure is applied to the handle to thereby apply compressive pressure to the patient's chest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph Hanson
  • Patent number: 8777879
    Abstract: The apparatus for immobilizing and treating a subject includes a suitable apparatus for performing mechanical CPR secured to an immobilization casing. The airtight flexible casing is secured to the apparatus for performing CPR, the casing having variable rigidity which varies as a function of the amount of air within the casing. Two or more slots through the casing permit passage of one or more elements of the CPR apparatus to pass through the casing. One or more incompressible windows may be included in the casing to optimize the performance of mechanical CPR by permitting one or more elements of the subject's skeleton to contact the CPR apparatus. A device for evacuating the air from within the flexible casing to control the rigidity of the casing is included within the CPR apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: ZOLL Medical Corporation
    Inventor: Guy R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140135668
    Abstract: A cardio pulmonary CPR device and method provides enhanced circulation by an inventive sequence of states of chest compression and airway valve opening and closure. The embodiments of the invention produce enhanced circulation during cardiac arrest, while maintaining a degree of ventilation to the patient, including oxygen delivery in some embodiments. Some embodiments include mechanical compression units. Other embodiments include a compression sensor to detect manually delivered compressions. Embodiments include a simplified and compact airway valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Hugo Andres Belalcazar
  • Patent number: 8690804
    Abstract: A CPR apparatus includes a chest compression unit and a means for mounting the chest compression unit on a patient. The chest compression unit includes a plunger disposed in a housing. At its one end extending from the housing, the plunger has a compression member. The plunger is driven in a reciprocating manner by a reversible electromotor via a mechanical device for translating rotational motion of the motor to linear motion of the plunger or the plunger is driven by a linear induction electromotor. An electromotor control unit including a microprocessor, a first monitor for monitoring the position of the plunger in respect of the housing and a second monitor for monitoring the position of the plunger in respect of the mechanical device for translating rotational motion to linear motion or the rotor of the linear induction electromotor. The monitored positions are communicated to the electromotor control unit. Also disclosed is a corresponding CPR method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Anders Nilsson, Anders Jeppson
  • Publication number: 20140066824
    Abstract: The apparatus for immobilizing and treating a subject includes a suitable apparatus for performing mechanical CPR secured to an immobilization casing. The airtight flexible casing is secured to the apparatus for performing CPR, the casing having variable rigidity which varies as a function of the amount of air within the casing. Two or more slots through the casing permit passage of one or more elements of the CPR apparatus to pass through the casing. One or more incompressible windows may be included in the casing to optimize the performance of mechanical CPR by permitting one or more elements of the subject's skeleton to contact the CPR apparatus. A means for evacuating the air from within the flexible casing to control the rigidity of the casing is included within the CPR apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Guy R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140024979
    Abstract: A respiration-assistance apparatus or method can include or use a lifting element such as to cyclically push, pull, or lift, toward a superior direction of the subject, at least one subject region during an inhalation portion of a respiration cycle of the subject. A cyclical member can couple the lifting element to a fixed reference. Abdominal or ribcage compression can be provided. A multi-action or other cam can be used, such as together with a reciprocating element. Examples can be configured for use with a wheelchair, a bed, a vacuum or suction affixation element, a wearable garment, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Mark Bruce Radbourne
  • Patent number: 8578939
    Abstract: A hydraulic device that includes a membrane-covered walled enclosure that enables control of pressure against a body part to be controlled through desired fluid addition or removal from the enclosure. Through pressure control of the membrane a desired traction force is applied to prevent injuries or therapeutically treat a wide variety of medical conditions, including respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and skin disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Dreamscape Medical LLC
    Inventors: Anthony P. Kimani Mwangi, Elijah Charles Walker
  • Patent number: 8567407
    Abstract: A hydraulic device that includes a membrane-covered walled enclosure that enables control of pressure against a body part to be controlled through desired fluid addition or removal from the enclosure. Through pressure control of the membrane a desired traction force is applied to prevent injuries or therapeutically treat a wide variety of medical conditions, including respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and skin disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Dreamscape Medical LLC
    Inventors: Anthony P. Kimani Mwangi, Elijah Charles Walker
  • Patent number: 8540653
    Abstract: 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 the air-tight covering, negative pressure is generated which causes the patient to draw air into the lungs. Conversely, when the components stop moving away from one another within the air-tight covering, the patient's natural exhalation recoil takes over to allow the patient to expel the air from within the patient's lungs. A ventilator for helping a patient such as a premature infant breathe when placed in a chamber, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Baldy By Design, LLC.
    Inventors: Mary Baldauf, Thomas Baldauf
  • Patent number: 8535286
    Abstract: A vibrating tampon apparatus to provide relief from feminine menstrual cramps comprises a vibration element, a housing unit, and a tampon member. The vibration element provides a source of vibrations and is contained within the housing unit. The tampon member is fabricated of an absorbent material and covers at least a portion of the housing unit, while being held in place by retaining elements on the exterior of the housing unit. Electric power is supplied to the vibration element by a remote electric power source. The electrical connection between the electric power source and the vibration element is controlled remotely by a control unit that allows the apparatus to operate either momentarily, in a testing situation, or continually for the lifetime of the electric power source, which is for normal usage and cannot be interrupted by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Marlafin AG
    Inventor: David Conroy
  • Patent number: 8491507
    Abstract: An automatic chest compressor (10) for repeatedly compressing the chest of a patient, is constructed to have a small thickness (H) and light weight so it can be readily carried by an emergency worker. The chest compressor includes a piston support (34) at the top, a pressing part (40) at the bottom that presses towards the chest of the patient, and piston side walls (36) that repeatedly elongate to depress the pressing part. The piston side wall are flexible material that is repeatedly curled and uncurled as the side walls move the pressing part respectively up and down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Institute of Critical Care Medicine
    Inventors: Wanchun Tang, Carlos Castillo, Max Harry Weil, Joe Bisera
  • Patent number: 8460223
    Abstract: An therapy system is operable to deliver a plurality of respiratory therapies to the patient and has an assessment system operable to assess the efficacy of at least one of the respiratory therapies. The therapy system may be operable to deliver any one or more of the following therapies: a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy, a nebulizer therapy, an intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) therapy, a cough assist therapy, a suction therapy, a bronchial dilator therapy, and the like. The assessment system may comprise any one or more of the following devices: a flow meter, a spirometer, an electronic stethoscope, a tympanic thermometer, a pulse oximeter, a respiration rate monitor, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Keith A. Huster, Gregory W. Branson, Todd P. O'Neal, Mayur Yermaneni, Daniel G. Chase, Karen M. Gove, Timothy J. Ikeler, Stephen R. Schulte, Rachel Hopkins King, Teresa Maria Mirabella
  • Patent number: 8408204
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a medical method for treating a person and comprises repeatedly compressing the person's chest. While repeatedly compressing the person's chest, the method further includes repeatedly delivering a positive pressure breath to the person and extracting respiratory gases from the person's airway using a vacuum following the positive pressure breath to create an intrathoracic vacuum to lower pressures in the thorax and to enhance blood flow back to the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Circulatory Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith G. Lurie
  • Publication number: 20130072831
    Abstract: A cardio pulmonary CPR device and method provides enhanced circulation by an inventive sequence of states of chest compression and airway valve opening and closure. The embodiments of the invention produce enhanced circulation during cardiac arrest, while maintaining a degree of ventilation to the patient, including oxygen delivery in some embodiments. Some embodiments include mechanical compression units. Other embodiments include a compression sensor to detect manually delivered compressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Hugo Andres Belalcazar
  • Patent number: 8343081
    Abstract: Methods to control the delivery of CPR to a patient through a mechanical CPR device are described. The method generally allows for a gradual increase in the frequency of CPR cycles. The gradual increase can be regulated by protocols programmed within the CPR device such as intermittently starting and stopping the delivery of CPR, accelerating the delivery of CPR, stepping up the CPR frequency, increasing the force of CPR, and adjusting the ratio of compression and decompression in a CPR cycle. Combinations of each of these forms may also be used to control the delivery of CPR. This manner of gradually accelerating artificial blood flow during the first minutes of mechanical CPR delivery can serve to lessen the potential for ischemia/reperfusion injury in the patient who receives mechanical CPR treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventor: Rob Walker
  • Patent number: 8333720
    Abstract: A method for monitoring chest compressions using a compression member includes measuring a force exerted by the compression member, measuring a displacement of the compression member, providing a chest stiffness function representing the relationship between force and displacement based on values derived from the measured force and the measured displacement, and analyzing linearity of the chest stiffness function. Embodiments of the invention also include devices for performing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Laerdal Medical AS
    Inventor: Jon Nysaether
  • Patent number: 8281788
    Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation device that combines ventilation of a patient's lungs with chest compressions on the patient's sternum area. The device includes a self-inflating bag having a flat top side as a proper position on the self-inflating bag for applying force to the top side of the self-inflating bag, a flat bottom side on the self-inflating bag for properly positioning the bag on the patient's sternum area, an outlet port through which the content of the bag is forced when the flat top side of the bag is pushed toward the flat bottom side of the bag, a connector connecting the bag with a tube extending from the outlet port, a headband face mask for placement over the patient's mouth and nose, and a second connector positioned between the tube and the face mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventors: Darrel K. Thompson, Phyllis D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8277399
    Abstract: A patient resuscitation/respiratory system includes a system control unit with a timer module controlling a plurality of air pressure modules. In an exemplary embodiment, the air pressure modules include a first air pressure module for controlling a first flow of pressurized gas from a first pressurized gas supply to an inflatable abdominal cuff, a second air pressure module for controlling a second flow of pressurized gas from the first gas supply to an inflatable chest cuff, and a third air pressure module for controlling a third flow of pressurized gas from the first gas supply to an inflatable leg cuff. The control unit in this embodiment includes a ventilator supply module for controlling a flow of breathable gas from a second pressurized gas supply to a patient ventilator module to periodically connect the patient ventilator module and the patient's lungs to the breathable gas supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: AutoCPR, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Hamilton, Donald Rulifson, Richard J. Kotalik, Michael G. Flood
  • Patent number: 8226583
    Abstract: A HFCWO system includes an air pulse generator having a blower inlet in communication with a blower and an air port in communication with an inflatable garment. The air pulse generator includes a housing and an air pulse assembly coupled to the housing. The air pulse assembly has at least one diaphragm, at least one driver operable to move the at least one diaphragm and at least one spring arranged to bias the at least one diaphragm away from a portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Ikeler, Mayur Yermaneni, Robert Petrosenko, Matthew J. Sampson, Dennis G. O'Keefe, Ross M. Leon, Eric Larson
  • Publication number: 20120059292
    Abstract: 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 which approximately zero pressure is applied to the chest a ventilator configured to deliver positive, negative, or approximately zero pressure to the airway; control circuitry and processor, wherein the circuitry and processor are configured to cause the chest compressing device to repeatedly deliver a set containing a plurality of systolic flow cycles, each systolic flow cycle comprising a systolic decompression phase and a systolic compression phase, and at least one diastolic flow cycle interspersed between sets of systolic flow cycles, each diastolic flow cycle comprising a diastolic decompression phase and a diastolic compression phase, wherein the diastolic decompression phase is substantially longer than the systolic decompression phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Gary A. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20120029321
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention encompass systems and methods for administering intrathoracic pressure and cooling treatments to patients suffering from or at risk of developing heart failure, cardiac arrest, sepsis, shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome, polytrauma, head disease, elevated hepatic or portal vein pressures, bleeding during abdominal, head and neck surgery, or insufficient circulation during open heart surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Advanced Circulatory Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Makaretz, Keith Lurie, Kurt Krueger, Greg Voss, Anja Metzger
  • Patent number: 8096962
    Abstract: 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 average of past starting points estimates the actual current starting point. An estimated actual peak of the compression is then determined in a similar fashion. The estimated actual starting point is subtracted from the estimated actual peak to calculate the estimated actual depth of chest compressions. In addition, one or more reference sensors (such as an ECG noise sensor) may be used to help establish the starting points of compressions. The reference sensors may be used, either alone or in combination with other signal processing techniques, to enhance the accuracy and precision of the estimated actual depth of compressions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: James Adam Palazzolo, Ronald D. Berger, Henry R. Halperin, Darren R. Sherman
  • Publication number: 20110319797
    Abstract: 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 comprises a back plate for positioning behind said patient's back posterior to said patient's heart and a front part for positioning around said patient's chest anterior to said patient's heart. Further, the front part can comprise two legs, each leg having a first end pivotably connected to at least one hinge and a second end removably attachable to said back plate. Said front part can further be devised for comprising a compression/decompression unit arranged to automatically compress or decompress said patient's chest when said front part is attached to said back plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Sebelius, Per Bergström, Jan Hampf
  • Publication number: 20110301513
    Abstract: A resuscitation system for use in resuscitation of cardiac arrest victims includes an ECG monitor programmed to monitor an organized, non-shockable rhythm of an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal from a patient undergoing lifesaving cardiac care; a processor programmed to identify a time during an electrocardiographic cycle of the ECG signal during which a vulnerable period for risk of fibrillation induction of the ECG will occur; and control circuitry for generating signals to cause a parameter descriptive of chest compressions to be modified so as to minimize risk of induction of fibrillation during the vulnerable period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Gary A. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20110224587
    Abstract: 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 which approximately zero pressure is applied to the chest a ventilator configured to deliver positive, negative, or approximately zero pressure to the airway; control circuitry and processor, wherein the circuitry and processor are configured to cause the chest compressing device to repeatedly deliver a set containing a plurality of systolic flow cycles, each systolic flow cycle comprising a systolic decompression phase and a systolic compression phase, and at least one diastolic flow cycle interspersed between sets of systolic flow cycles, each diastolic flow cycle comprising a diastolic decompression phase and a diastolic compression phase, wherein the diastolic decompression phase is substantially longer than the systolic decompression phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: Gary A. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20110098612
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a medical method for treating a person and comprises repeatedly compressing the person's chest. While repeatedly compressing the person's chest, the method further includes repeatedly delivering a positive pressure breath to the person and extracting respiratory gases from the person's airway using a vacuum following the positive pressure breath to create an intrathoracic vacuum to lower pressures in the thorax and to enhance blood flow back to the heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: Advanced Circulatory Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith G. Lurie
  • Patent number: 7909034
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of delivering combined positive and negative pressure assist ventilation to a patient, wherein a positive pressure is applied to the patient's airways to inflate the patient's lungs, a negative pressure is applied around the patient's ribcage and/or abdomen in order to reduce a load imposed by the ribcage and/or abdomen on the patient's lungs, and application of the positive and negative pressures is synchronized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Maquet Critical Care AB
    Inventors: Christer Sinderby, Jennifer Beck, Christer Ström
  • Patent number: 7837636
    Abstract: 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 first fixed pivot point connected to the linear reciprocating element. The transmission device includes a second pivoting element connected to the first pivoting element. A ball member, which may be connected to a CPR piston, is attached to the second pivoting element. A third pivoting element having a second fixed pivot point is connected to the second pivoting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Laerdal Medical AS
    Inventors: Øyvind Tjølsen, Viggo Lauritz Norum, Karl Patrik Mandelin
  • Patent number: 7806118
    Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation device that combines ventilation of a patient's lungs with chest compressions on the patient's sternum area. The device includes a self-inflating bag having an outlet port through which the content of the bag is forced when bag is compressed; target indicia on the bag to indicate the proper position of the bag on the patient's sternum area and to indicate the proper location on the bag for applying force to the top side thereof; a face mask for placement over the patient's mouth and nose; and a tube extending from the bag to the face mask. The device may include indicia for indicating the amount of pressure applied to the self-inflating bag, and a backboard including belt/motor structure for providing repeated and rapid chest compression and forced ventilation of the patient's lungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventors: Darrell K. Thompson, Phyllis D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 7785280
    Abstract: 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 displacement air chamber and programmable controller which controls the air pulse generator to vary the frequency and volume of air pulses delivered to the patient interface such that HFCWO therapy may be programmed for a particular patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Kivisto
  • Publication number: 20100113990
    Abstract: A pneumatic device for cardiopulmonary resuscitation assist includes a back plate and a compressing member. The back plate has two securing members mounted respectively on two sides of the back plate. The compressing member includes a mounting plate and a bladder. The mounting plate is detachably connected to the back plate and has an upper surface, a lower surface, a gas passage and two securing straps. The gas passage is formed on the upper surface of the mounting plate. The securing straps are respectively mounted on two sides of the mounting plate and respectively connected selectively to the securing members. The bladder is mounted on the lower surface of the mounting plate and communicates with the gas passage. The bladder can compress a patient's chest continuously and stably when repeatedly inflating the bladder, and this provides a good cardiac massage and prevents hurting the patient's ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Ti-Li CHANG
  • Publication number: 20090306556
    Abstract: A chest compression system and method of use for respiratory therapies such as cystic fibrosis, including an air flow generator, a pulse frequency control component having a fan blade for producing a series of air pulses communicated to a patient-worn garment during a therapy session. The system further includes one or more patient physiologic sensors capable of capturing patient information during the therapy session. The sensors may include a blood oximeter or a mouthpiece used to evaluate pulmonary function. An airway congestion monitoring system provides airway and lung congestion trend analysis. Adjustments are made to the series of air pulses based on a patient's therapy session data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Leland G. Hansen, Greg White
  • Patent number: 7618383
    Abstract: 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 distending force in this direction. The chest brace includes an anterior member adapted to overly a patient's chest. An adhesive mechanism secures the anterior member to a surface of such a patient. A support structure is coupled to the anterior member such that, in use, the support structure imparts a force on the anterior member in a manner so as to distend a thorax of such a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignees: The Penn State Research Foundation, Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Palmer, Jerome Matula, Jr., Lance Busch, Eugene N. Scarberry