EP0509773A1
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Device for external chest compression
Assignee: University of California
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Filing: 1992-04-15
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2012-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A device for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation employs an applicator device (10) having a body (12) with an upper surface (18) and a lower surface (16). The lower surface (16) includes provisions for detachably securing to the patient's chest, such as a vacuum cup or an adhesive layer. For manual resuscitation, the upper surface will include a strap (20) or other means for securing a performer's hand thereto. For automatic applications, a mechanical drive member will be secured to the upper surface. By alternately pressing and lifting on the applicator device, the patient's chest can be compressed and expanded to improve induced ventilation and circulation.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith G. Lurie
- 👤 Todd J. Cohen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H31/00; A61H31/004; A61H31/007; A61H2031/001; A61H2031/002; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/10; A61H2230/00; A61H2230/04; A61N; A61N1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A device for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a patient, comprising: an applicator body having an upper surface and a lower surface; means on the upper surface for securing a performer's hand or a drive member to the applicator; and means on the applicator body for adhering the lower surface to the patient's chest, whereby the patient's chest can alternately be compressed and expanded by operation of the device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device as in claim 1, wherein the means for adhering the lower surface to the patient's chest comprises a hollow interior in the applicator body, said hollow interior being open to the lower surface and the body being sufficiently flexible to allow the body to act as a vacuum cup.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device as in claim 2, wherein a portion of the lower surface about the hollow interior is coated with an adhesive.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
17 words
A device as in any of the above claims, wherein the applicator body is a resilient pad.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
33 words
A device as in any of the above claims, further comprising an electrode disposed on the lower surface so that it will contact the patient's chest when the lower surface is adhered thereto.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
23 words
A device as in any of the above claims, wherein the means for securing a performer's hand is a strap or a glove.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
48 words
A device as in any of the above claims, further comprising a drive member secured at a lower end to the means for securing to the applicator, wherein said drive member includes means at an upper end for securing to a means for mechanically reciprocating the drive member.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
25 words
A device as in any of the above claims, further comprising an information display mounted on a handle which is secured to the upper surface.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
26 words
A device as in any of the above claims, wherein the display provides information relating to minute ventilation, temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, or respiratory rate.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
26 words
A device as in any of the above claims, wherein the display provides information relating to compressive force, depth or compression, compression rate, or duty cycle.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
34 words
A device as in any of the above claims, further comprising means for mechanically reciprocating the applicator body, said means for reciprocating including a reciprocatable drive member which is secured to the upper surface.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
35 words
A device as in any of the above claims, wherein the applicator body is a flexible cup having a hollow interior, a generally flat upper surface, and a lower lip formed about the open interior.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as in claim 12, wherein the lower lip is contoured to conform to the patient's chest.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as in claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the upper surface is less flexible than the lower lip.
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