Apparatus, system and method for monitoring and maintaining critical medical equipment
US8874035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16Z99/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus, system and method for maintaining critical medical equipment for stockpile applications are provided. The apparatus, system and method of the present disclosure can be used to monitor and maintain critical medical equipment in a continuous state of readiness. The apparatus includes a storage case which protects a medical device disposed therein and the accessories required for its immediate application while also providing for constant or intermittent charging of the device's internal battery and serial data monitoring of the primary systems. The system and method also incorporate design features in the medical device which enable performance testing via a remote interface while the device is secured within the storage case.
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