Portable automatic chest compression devices
US9398998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S601/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automated chest compression device has a housing for supporting a patient and a motor within the housing. A conical drive spool is operatively connected to the motor and a cable, is operatively connected to the conical drive spool. The cable is adapted to extend at least partially around the chest of the patient. A controller is operable to control the motor to compress the chest to variable thresholds.
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