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Oscillatory chest compression device
Assignee: Hill Rom Services Pte Ltd
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Filing: 1996-06-11
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Granted: 1998-06-23
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Expires: 2016-06-11
Abstract
Abstract An oscillatory chest compression device includes an oscillatory air flow generator and a positive air flow generator. A first feedback system controls the oscillation rate of the oscillatory air flow generator, and a second feedback system controls the peak pressure created by the positive air flow generator.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas P. Van Brunt
- 👤 Donald J. Gagne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H9/00; A61H9/005; A61H9/0078; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S601/00; Y10S601/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
An apparatus for generating oscillatory air pulses in a bladder positioned about a person, comprising: an oscillatory air flow generator, comprising an air chamber; a reciprocating diaphragm operably connected with the air chamber; a rod having a first end and a second end, the first end operably connected with the diaphragm, and the rod extending generally orthogonal to the diaphragm; a crankshaft operably connected with the second end of the rod and extending generally orthogonal to the rod; and a first motor operably connected with the crankshaft; a positive air flow generator operably connected with the oscillatory air flow generator; control means operably connected with the oscillatory air flow generator and operably connected with the positive air flow generator for controlling the peak pressure generated by the positive air flow generator; and a seal extending from an outer periphery of the diaphragm to a wall of the air chamber, the seal comprising first and second generally opposed disks defining an annular region for receiving air, and a pump operably connected with the annular region, the pump maintaining the air pressure in the annular region greater than the peak pressure generated in the air chamber.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
194 words
An apparatus for generating oscillatory air pulses in a bladder positioned about a person, comprising: an oscillatory air flow generator, comprising an air chamber; a reciprocating diaphragm operably connected with the air chamber; a rod having a first end and a second end, the first end operably connected with the diaphragm, and the rod extending generally orthogonal to the diaphragm; a crankshaft operably connected with the second end of the rod and extending generally orthogonal to the rod; and a first motor operably connected with the crankshaft; a positive air flow generator operably connected with the oscillatory air flow generator; control means operably connected with the oscillatory air flow generator and operably connected with the positive air flow generator for controlling the peak pressure generated by the positive air flow generator; and a seal extending from an outer periphery of the diaphragm to a wall of the air chamber, the seal comprising first and second generally opposed disks defining an annular region for receiving air, and a pump operably connected with the annular region, the pump maintaining the air pressure in the annular region greater than the peak pressure generated in the air chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for connecting the oscillatory air flow generator with a bladder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control means comprises a first feedback circuit for causing the oscillatory air flow generator to generate air pulses at a predetermined frequency.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the first feedback circuit comprises: means for detecting the oscillation rate in the air chamber; means for comparing the detected oscillation rate with a predetermined rate; and means for adjusting the oscillatory air flow generator so that the detected oscillation rate approximately equals the predetermined rate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 3 further comprising a frequency selector, allowing a user to select the predetermined frequency.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the positive air flow generator comprises a blower, and a second motor operably connected with the blower.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the control means further comprises a second feedback circuit for causing the positive air flow generator to maintain a predetermined peak pressure in the oscillatory air pulses.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the second feedback circuit comprises: means for detecting the peak pressure in the air chamber; means for comparing the detected peak pressure with a predetermined value; and means for adjusting the positive air flow generator so that the detected peak pressure equals the predetermined value.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 7 further comprising a pressure selector, allowing a user to select the predetermined peak pressure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 6 further comprising means connected to the second motor for preventing the second motor from operating the blower above a predetermined pressure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the means for preventing comprises a fuse.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a remote start/stop control operably connected with the control means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 12 further comprises a timer operably connected with the remote start/stop control.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first motor operates at a speed sufficient to maintain the minimum frequency of the oscillatory air flow generator at about five hertz.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first motor rotates continuously during operation of the apparatus.
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