US3985131A
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Infant and pediatric ventilator
Assignee: Searle Cardio Pulmonary Systems Inc
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Filing: 1974-11-20
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1994-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A volume ventilating respirator, especially for infant and pediatric use, has a pair of different size volume chambers with means for selecting one or the other for specific use. There is a selector affording a choice of several different ventilating modes including deep breaths at chosen periods or events. The operation is generally automatic with response to patient effort, if desired, and has some responses to manual signals; i.e. deep breath and inspiration. The operation is electric with pneumatic and electronic controls and logic and numerous event indicators and alarms.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith E. Buck
- 👤 Sotiris Kitrilakis
- 👤 Thomas C. Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/021; A61M16/022; A61M16/024; A61M16/0051; A61M16/10; A61M16/105; A61M16/106; A61M16/107; A61M16/0003; A61M2016/0015; A61M2016/0018; A61M2016/0021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An infant and pediatric volume ventilator comprising a patient's airway, a first cyclicly operating displacement volume controller having a predetermined volume, means including a first valve for connecting said first controller to said airway, a second cyclicly operating displacement volume controller having a volume larger than said predetermined volume, means including a second valve for connecting said second controller to said airway, means for supplying said volume controllers with breathing gas, means for cross-connecting said connecting means to each other between said valves and said airway, means for selectively closing said first valve and said second valve, a flow restricting device in said cross-connecting means, and means for precluding flow into said second volume controller directly from said supply means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An infant and pediatric volume ventilator comprising a patient's airway, a first cyclicly operating displacement volume controller having a predetermined volume, means including a first valve for connecting said first controller to said airway, a second cyclicly operating displacement volume controller having a volume larger than said predetermined volume, means including a second valve for connecting said second controller to said airway, means for supplying said volume controllers with breathing gas, means for cross-connecting said connecting means to each other between said valves and said airway, means for selectively closing said first valve and said second valve, a flow restricting device in said cross-connecting means, and means for precluding flow into said second volume controller directly from said supply means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A ventilator as in claim 1 including a downstream opening check valve in said means for connecting said second controller to said airway and disposed downstream of said cross-connecting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A ventilator as in claim 2 including an inhalation valve in said means for connecting said controllers to said airway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A ventilator as in claim 3 in which said inhalation valve is disposed in said connecting means downstream of said check valve.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |