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Lid open detection circuit for automated external defibrillators

US6083246A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 1998
Grant dateJul 4, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3925
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lid open detection circuit for powering ON an automated external defibrillator having a housing and an openable lid formed in the housing, generally incorporates a switch that has a first state for powering ON the AED when the openable lid is open and a second state for powering OFF the AED when the openable lid is closed. The switch is preferably a Hall effect switch.

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