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Flexible self-inflating resuscitator squeeze bag automation device, system, and method

US8534282B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2012
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2230/432
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for automatically squeezing and releasing an AMBU-bag is disclosed. A device has a housing and a mechanical compression squeezer in the housing. There are openings in the housing for inlet tubes and outlet tubes of AMBU-bag to pass in and out of the housing. A powered actuator powers the compression squeezer. Alarms and signals provide information regarding excessive pressure and regarding bag cycling.

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