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Devices and methods for controlled external chest compression
Assignee: RESQCOR LLC
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Filing: 1993-05-04
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Granted: 1997-07-08
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Expires: 2013-05-04
Abstract
Abstract A device for performing active compression/decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation includes an applicator body with an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface 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 or other structure for securing a performer's hand thereto. In an exemplary device, a disc-shaped handle is attached to the upper surface of a vacuum cup applicator by a short connecting stem structure. A pressure gauge mounted to the handle permits the performer to monitor how much force is being applied in both the compression and decompression phases. 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
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:39
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: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A device for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a patient, said device comprising: an applicator body having an upper surface and a lower surface; a handle secured to and extending upwardly from the upper surface of the applicator; means on the applicator body for adhering the lower surface to the patient's chest, whereby the performer can alternately compress and actively expand the patient's chest by pressing and pulling on the applicator using the handle; and a pressure gauge on the handle, said pressure gauge measuring compression force applied by the applicator.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
A device for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a patient, said device comprising: an applicator body having an upper surface and a lower surface; a handle secured to and extending upwardly from the upper surface of the applicator; means on the applicator body for adhering the lower surface to the patient's chest, whereby the performer can alternately compress and actively expand the patient's chest by pressing and pulling on the applicator using the handle; and a pressure gauge on the handle, said pressure gauge measuring compression force applied by the applicator.
Claim 3
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 4
Independent Claim
57 words
A device for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a patient, said device comprising: a flexible cup having an open hollow interior a lower lip formed about the open interior; a handle secured to and extending upwardly from the flexible cup, and a pressure gauge on the handle, said pressure gauge measuring compression force applied by the vacuum cup.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
57 words
A device for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a patient, said device comprising: a flexible cup having an open hollow interior a lower lip formed about the open interior; a handle secured to and extending upwardly from the flexible cup, and a pressure gauge on the handle, said pressure gauge measuring compression force applied by the vacuum cup.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
94 words
A device for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a patient, said device comprising a flexible cup having a hollow interior and a lower lip formed about the open interior; a handle secured to and extending upwardly from the flexible cup, said handle having means for manually grasping spaced-upwardly from the flexible cup; an axially compressible spring in the handle, wherein said spring acts as a shock absorber between the handle and the flexible cup; and a gauge on the handle which measures compression of the handle as the device is pressed against the patient's chest.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
94 words
A device for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a patient, said device comprising a flexible cup having a hollow interior and a lower lip formed about the open interior; a handle secured to and extending upwardly from the flexible cup, said handle having means for manually grasping spaced-upwardly from the flexible cup; an axially compressible spring in the handle, wherein said spring acts as a shock absorber between the handle and the flexible cup; and a gauge on the handle which measures compression of the handle as the device is pressed against the patient's chest.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as in claim 4, wherein the axially compressible spring comprises part of the gauge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as in claim 5, wherein the handle has a telescoped structure with the spring therein.
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