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US3896797A
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Apparatus for mechanical stimulation of the heart
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-08
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1994-04-08
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for mechanical stimulating of the heart comprising a girdle provided to be stretched over the chest of a human body and carrying power means arranged to mechanically treat said chest in a rhythmical sequence thereby stimulating the heart whereby according to the invention the bloodstream from the heart is directed towards the brain by means of a further girdle provided to be stretched over the body in the level of the abdomen and provided with means arranged to be extended and to exert a thrust against the abdomen intended to cause a compression of aorta abdominalis.
Inventors
- 👤 Ionel Bucur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H31/00; A61H31/008; A61H31/004; A61H31/006; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1238; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/1645; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/08; A61H2205/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
Apparatus for mechanical stimulating of the heart comprising a girdle provided to be stretched over the chest of a human body and carrying power means arranged to mechanically treat said chest in a rhythmical sequence thereby stimulating the heart in said body, which apparatus comprises a further girdle provided to be stretched over the body in the level of the abdomen and provided with means arranged to be extended thereby exerting a thrust against the abdomen intended to cause a compression of aorta abdominalis of the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
Apparatus for mechanical stimulating of the heart comprising a girdle provided to be stretched over the chest of a human body and carrying power means arranged to mechanically treat said chest in a rhythmical sequence thereby stimulating the heart in said body, which apparatus comprises a further girdle provided to be stretched over the body in the level of the abdomen and provided with means arranged to be extended thereby exerting a thrust against the abdomen intended to cause a compression of aorta abdominalis of the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for mechanical stimulating of the heart comprising two girdles, the one provided to be stretched over the chest of a human body and carrying a power means arranged to mechanically treat said chest in a rhythmical sequence thereby stimulating the heart in said body and the other girdle provided to be stretched over the body in the level of the abdomen and provided with means arranged to be extended thereby exerting a thrust against the abdomen to cause a compression of aorta abdominalis of the body, whereby the two girdles are connected to a body formed as a bed intended to carry said human body during the treatment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for mechanical stimulating of the heart comprising two girdles, the one provided to be stretched over the chest of a human body and carrying a power means arranged to mechanically treat said chest in a rhythmical sequence thereby stimulating the heart in said body and the other girdle provided to be stretched over the body in the level of the abdomen and provided with means arranged to be extended thereby exerting a thrust against the abdomen to cause a compression of aorta abdominalis of the body, whereby the two girdles are connected to a body formed as a bed intended to carry said human body during the treatment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 in which the body formed as a bed is provided with a curved supporting surface provided to give the front side of saId human body a convex posture by means of which the heart and the aorta abdominalis are well exposed for compression.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 in which said body formed as a bed is divided into two sections arranged to be folded together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 comprising a body formed as a bed with a curved supporting surface and divided into two sections arranged to be laid together, in which the curved supporting surface which is divided into two parts each on one of the sections of the body formed as a bed is so shaped that the two parts will fit each other when laid together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 in which the body formed as a bed is comprising tunnels provided to partly enclose the girdles.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |