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Patient-transport apparatus
Assignee: CARDI-ACT LLC
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Filing: 1994-09-14
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Granted: 1996-02-27
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Expires: 2014-09-14
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is a litter for the transportation of a patient from the field to a hospital. The litter has devices for monitoring and responding to the condition of the patient, including blood pressure, temperature, blood oxygen, and heart rate. At least one device for assisting the patient's breathing and for stabilizing the heart are provided with the litter. Electronic equipment provided with the litter includes a central processing unit and a visual display to permit emergency personnel to maintain a close watch on the patient's condition, and for real-time communication with hospital personnel. The litter has provisions for connection with external air and electrical power, and has lights for operation under conditions of reduced illumination.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W. Schneider, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G1/00; A61G1/04; A61G2210/00; A61G2210/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
Portable apparatus for transporting a patient comprising a litter with a head end, a foot end, upstanding walls and a floor, having affixed to the litter means for monitoring and responding to the patient's vital signs prior to and during transport, at least one electronic data central processing unit and interconnected display means connected with the monitoring and responding means, and at least one pharmaceutical infusion pump.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
Portable apparatus for transporting a patient comprising a litter with a head end, a foot end, upstanding walls and a floor, having affixed to the litter means for monitoring and responding to the patient's vital signs prior to and during transport, at least one electronic data central processing unit and interconnected display means connected with the monitoring and responding means, and at least one pharmaceutical infusion pump.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 having further at least one means for communication with a remote location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the means for communication comprises means for transmitting any of instrumental, sound, and visual data.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 1 having a plurality of power sources.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
8 words
The apparatus of claim 1 having restraint means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 having further at least one device selected from the group consisting of a blood-oxygen meter, blood-pressure meter, pulse meter and lung-function meter.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
80 words
The method of providing emergency service to a patient at a site remote from a primary-care facility, comprising placing the patient on apparatus comprising a portable litter with a head end, a foot end, upstanding walls and a floor, and affixing to the patient means affixed to the litter for continuously monitoring and responding to the patient's vital signs prior to and during transport, wherein the litter has at least one power means connected with the monitoring and responding means.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
80 words
The method of providing emergency service to a patient at a site remote from a primary-care facility, comprising placing the patient on apparatus comprising a portable litter with a head end, a foot end, upstanding walls and a floor, and affixing to the patient means affixed to the litter for continuously monitoring and responding to the patient's vital signs prior to and during transport, wherein the litter has at least one power means connected with the monitoring and responding means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 7 wherein the litter has further affixed thereto patient-ventilation apparatus.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 7 wherein the litter has further affixed thereto a central processing unit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 7 wherein the litter has at least one central processing unit and display means interconnected with the monitoring and responding means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 7 further comprising at least one pharmaceutical infusion pump.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
69 words
In a method for providing emergency service to a patient at a site remote from a primary-care facility, the improvement which comprises in combination placing a victim on a portable litter having connected therewith pulmonary-ventilation means and a power source, and affixing to the patient at least one condition-responsive means for monitoring the vital signs of the patient, the condition-responsive means providing input signals for treatment of the patient.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
69 words
In a method for providing emergency service to a patient at a site remote from a primary-care facility, the improvement which comprises in combination placing a victim on a portable litter having connected therewith pulmonary-ventilation means and a power source, and affixing to the patient at least one condition-responsive means for monitoring the vital signs of the patient, the condition-responsive means providing input signals for treatment of the patient.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the condition-responsive means comprises status-input means and at least one central processing unit.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the litter has further at least one device selected from the group consisting of a blood-oxygen meter, blood-pressure meter, pulse meter and lung-function meter.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 12 having further connected therewith at least one container having oxygen therein.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the litter has electromagnetic-shielding means connected therewith.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the litter further has illumination means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the litter further has at least one flexible litter-support means affixed thereto.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the litter further has at least one auxiliary gas connection integral therewith.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the litter further has means for connection to an external power source.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the litter further has at least one hyperbaric sleeve juxtaposed therewith.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
147 words
Portable apparatus for transporting a patient comprising in combination a litter with a head end, a foot end, upstanding walls and a floor, patient-restraint means affixed to the litter, means affixed to the litter for continuously monitoring and responding to the patient's pulse, blood oxygen, blood pressure and heart rate prior to and during transport, and having further affixed to the litter display means, at least one central processing unit, at least one power means connected with the monitoring and responding means, at least one pharmaceutical infusion pump, and at least one means for communication with a remote location, wherein the central processing unit is interconnected with, receives input from, and provides operating signals to, the means for continuously monitoring and responding to the patient's body temperature, blood oxygen, blood pressure and heart rate, and with the display means and means for communication with a remote location.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
147 words
Portable apparatus for transporting a patient comprising in combination a litter with a head end, a foot end, upstanding walls and a floor, patient-restraint means affixed to the litter, means affixed to the litter for continuously monitoring and responding to the patient's pulse, blood oxygen, blood pressure and heart rate prior to and during transport, and having further affixed to the litter display means, at least one central processing unit, at least one power means connected with the monitoring and responding means, at least one pharmaceutical infusion pump, and at least one means for communication with a remote location, wherein the central processing unit is interconnected with, receives input from, and provides operating signals to, the means for continuously monitoring and responding to the patient's body temperature, blood oxygen, blood pressure and heart rate, and with the display means and means for communication with a remote location.
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