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Public access defibrillator

US6993386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateOct 16, 2003
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3904
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A publically available external defibrillator includes a detector used to detect a life threatening condition of a patient, a controller operating the defibrillator automatically and a therapy delivery circuit that delivers appropriate therapy. The defibrillator is attached to a patient by any attendant or bystander and once it is attached, the defibrillator is adapted to monitor the patient and when a life threatening condition is detected, to apply therapy automatically, i.e., without any involvement by the patient or the attendant.

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