公开(公告)号：US08021407B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US11786582

申请日：2007-04-12

申请人： Keith Patrick Heaton ,  Mark Beard ,  David Whyte ,  Peter Stacy ,  Chris Coward

发明人： Keith Patrick Heaton ,  Mark Beard ,  David Whyte ,  Peter Stacy ,  Chris Coward

IPC分类号： A61F7/00

CPC分类号： A61F7/0053 ,  A61F2007/0057 ,  A61G10/00

摘要： A patient cooling system comprises an inflatable patient mattress and a patient enclosure or tent supported by a framework of inflatable tubes drawing air off of the same air supply used to supply the mattress and to cool the tent. The framework of inflatable tubes is divided into left and right sections, which are further subdivided into lower body and upper body sections. An inflatable connector with a stem and protuberance is provided to secure the framework in a closed position. The patient-supporting mattress comprises a plurality of inflatable compartments extending transversely across the width of the mattress that can be alternately pressurized for pressure relief therapy. Radially collapsible, sleeved openings in the tent panel enable connection of conduits or patient care lines to the patient.

摘要翻译： 患者冷却系统包括充气患者床垫和由可充气管的框架支撑的患者外壳或帐篷，所述可充气管从用于供应床垫的相同空气供应空气抽出并冷却帐篷。 充气管的框架分为左右两部分，进一步细分为下身和上身。 提供具有杆和突起的可充气连接器以将框架固定在关闭位置。 患者支撑床垫包括横向延伸穿过床垫宽度的多个可充气室，其可交替地加压用于压力释放治疗。 帐篷面板中的径向可折叠的袖口可以将导管或患者护理线连接到患者身上。

公开(公告)号：US07226471B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-05

申请号：US10785547

申请日：2004-02-24

申请人： Keith Patrick Heaton ,  Mark Beard ,  David Whyte ,  Peter Stacy ,  Chris Coward

发明人： Keith Patrick Heaton ,  Mark Beard ,  David Whyte ,  Peter Stacy ,  Chris Coward

IPC分类号： A61F7/00

CPC分类号： A61F7/0053 ,  A61F2007/0057 ,  A61G10/00

摘要： A patient cooling system comprises an inflatable patient mattress and a patient enclosure or tent supported by a framework of inflatable tubes drawing air off of the same air supply used to supply the mattress and to cool the tent. The framework of inflatable tubes is divided into left and right sections, which are further subdivided into lower body and upper body sections. An inflatable connector with a stem and protuberance is provided to secure the framework in a closed position. The patient-supporting mattress comprises a plurality of inflatable compartments extending transversely across the width of the mattress that can be alternately pressurized for pressure relief therapy. Radially collapsible, sleeved openings in the tent panel enable connection of conduits or patient care lines to the patient.

公开(公告)号：US20070073369A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11518136

申请日：2006-09-08

申请人： Keith Heaton K. ,  Christopher Coward ,  Mark Beard ,  Peter Stacy ,  David Whyte

发明人： Keith Heaton K. ,  Christopher Coward ,  Mark Beard ,  Peter Stacy ,  David Whyte

IPC分类号： A61F7/00

CPC分类号： A61F7/02 ,  A61F7/0053 ,  A61F2007/0011 ,  A61F2007/0064

摘要： An apparatus to provide thermal control to a patient comprises a neck member having a surface defining at least one opening, the surface configured to be spaced apart from a neck area of the patient. The neck member includes an air inlet to receive cooled air from an air source. The at least one opening is in fluid communication with the air inlet to direct cooled air from the air source and toward the neck area of the patient to provide the thermal control to the patient.

摘要翻译： 向患者提供热控制的装置包括颈部构件，其具有限定至少一个开口的表面，该表面构造成与患者的颈部区域间隔开。 颈部构件包括从空气源接收冷却的空气的空气入口。 至少一个开口与空气入口流体连通，以将冷却的空气从空气源引导到患者的颈部区域，以向患者提供热控制。

公开(公告)号：US20060179579A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11355679

申请日：2006-02-15

申请人： Bruce Phillips ,  John Vrzalik ,  Jeffrey Parker ,  Kenneth Smith ,  Juan Gonzalez ,  Kevin Bendele ,  Michael Oliva ,  Paul Slimpin ,  Cesar Lina ,  Peter Stacy ,  Mark Beard ,  Godfrey Charles Alexander Robson

发明人： Bruce Phillips ,  John Vrzalik ,  Jeffrey Parker ,  Kenneth Smith ,  Juan Gonzalez ,  Kevin Bendele ,  Michael Oliva ,  Paul Slimpin ,  Cesar Lina ,  Peter Stacy ,  Mark Beard ,  Godfrey Charles Alexander Robson

IPC分类号： A47C27/10

CPC分类号： A61G7/05769 ,  A61G2203/40 ,  A61G2203/42 ,  A61G2203/46 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G16H40/63

摘要： A system and method for maintaining an air inflation mattress configuration sufficient for patient support and comfort. Infrared illumination levels are measured within individual or groups of inflated mattress chambers. A staggered approach to illumination monitoring of chambers or sections to eliminate crosstalk between the infrared sensors is carried out. Distributed microprocessor controllers established in a network configuration utilizing controller network protocols reduces the wiring and connections necessary for the assembled system. Various mattress cushion construction techniques, such as sewing and or RF welding methods, are used for the creation of individual chambers utilizing specific types of IR translucent, transparent or reflective materials. The construction of the cushions and bladders in the system includes the use of various types of fabrics with low to high air loss qualities as required. The overall mattress assembly, including the control systems and the methodologies associated with such control systems, provide a unique approach to the maintenance of a consistently comfortable patient support surface. The use of a handheld unit for both programming the system and downloading information about the operation of the system is also anticipated. The specific cushion construction designs associated with the head, body, and foot cushion components of the mattress are tailored to operate specifically with the control capabilities (sensors and air flow regulators) of the invention.

摘要翻译： 一种用于维持充气床垫配置的系统和方法，足以使患者支撑和舒适。 在充气床垫室的个别或组内测量红外照明水平。 执行了用于消除红外传感器之间的串扰的室或部分的照明监视的交错方法。 使用控制器网络协议在网络配置中建立的分布式微处理器控制器减少组装系统所需的接线和连接。 使用诸如缝纫和/或RF焊接方法的各种床垫构造技术用于利用特定类型的IR半透明，透明或反射材料来创建各个室。 系统中的垫子和囊的构造包括根据需要使用具有低至高空气损失特性的各种类型的织物。 包括控制系统和与这种控制系统相关联的方法的整体床垫组件为维持一贯舒适的患者支撑表面提供了独特的方法。 还预期使用手持设备来编程系统和下载关于系统的操作的信息。 与床垫的头部，身体和脚垫部件相关联的具体缓冲结构设计被定制为具有本发明的控制能力（传感器和空气流量调节器）的特定操作。

公开(公告)号：US20070250141A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11786582

申请日：2007-04-12

申请人： Keith Heaton ,  Mark Beard ,  David Whyte ,  Peter Stacy ,  Chris Coward

发明人： Keith Heaton ,  Mark Beard ,  David Whyte ,  Peter Stacy ,  Chris Coward

IPC分类号： A61F7/00

CPC分类号： A61F7/0053 ,  A61F2007/0057 ,  A61G10/00

摘要： A patient cooling system comprises an inflatable patient mattress and a patient enclosure or tent supported by a framework of inflatable tubes drawing air off of the same air supply used to supply the mattress and to cool the tent. The framework of inflatable tubes is divided into left and right sections, which are further subdivided into lower body and upper body sections. An inflatable connector with a stem and protuberance is provided to secure the framework in a closed position. The patient-supporting mattress comprises a plurality of inflatable compartments extending transversely across the width of the mattress that can be alternately pressurized for pressure relief therapy. Radially collapsible, sleeved openings in the tent panel enable connection of conduits or patient care lines to the patient.

摘要翻译： 患者冷却系统包括充气患者床垫和由可充气管的框架支撑的患者外壳或帐篷，所述可充气管从用于供应床垫的相同空气供应空气抽出并冷却帐篷。 充气管的框架分为左右两部分，进一步细分为下身和上身。 提供具有杆和突起的可充气连接器以将框架固定在关闭位置。 患者支撑床垫包括横向延伸穿过床垫宽度的多个可充气室，其可交替地加压用于压力释放治疗。 帐篷面板中的径向可折叠的袖口可以将导管或患者护理线连接到患者身上。

公开(公告)号：US06945987B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-20

申请号：US10290938

申请日：2002-11-08

申请人： Mark Beard ,  David Whyte ,  Peter Stacy ,  Chris Coward

发明人： Mark Beard ,  David Whyte ,  Peter Stacy ,  Chris Coward

IPC分类号： A61F7/00 ,  A61G10/00

CPC分类号： A61F7/0053 ,  A61F2007/0057 ,  A61G10/00

摘要： A patient cooling system comprises a patient enclosure or tent having a coaxial hose connection to a re-circulating air-cooling system. The hose comprises an inner tube to introduce air into the enclosure and an outer tube for the return air. The patient cooling system further comprises a patient-supporting mattress comprising a plurality of inflatable compartments extending transversely across the width of the mattress, which can also be supplied with cooled air. The compartments can be alternately pressurized for pressure relief therapy. Moreover, the compartments can be pressurized either with relatively low pressure cold air from the air cooling system, or with higher pressure air which acts to support the patient, but provides relatively less cooling effect. Radially collapsible, sleeved openings in the tent panel enable connection of conduits or patient care lines to the patient.

摘要翻译： 患者冷却系统包括具有与再循环空气冷却系统的同轴软管连接的患者外壳或帐篷。 软管包括用于将空气引入外壳的内管和用于返回空气的外管。 患者冷却系统还包括患者支撑床垫，其包括横向延伸穿过床垫宽度的多个可充气室，其也可以供应冷却的空气。 隔间可交替加压用于压力释放治疗。 此外，隔室可以用来自空气冷却系统的相对低压的冷空气或用于支撑患者的较高压力的空气进行加压，但是提供相对较少的冷却效果。 帐篷面板中的径向可折叠的袖口可以将导管或患者护理线连接到患者身上。

公开(公告)号：US07507249B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-24

申请号：US11154321

申请日：2005-06-16

申请人： Keith Patrick Heaton ,  Mark Beard ,  David Whyte ,  Peter Stacy ,  Chris Coward

发明人： Keith Patrick Heaton ,  Mark Beard ,  David Whyte ,  Peter Stacy ,  Chris Coward

IPC分类号： A61F7/00

CPC分类号： A61F7/0053 ,  A61F2007/0057 ,  A61G10/00

摘要： A patient cooling system comprises an inflatable patient mattress having an airflow system and integral manifold incorporated therein and a patient enclosure or tent coupled to the inflatable patient mattress and supported by a framework of inflatable tubes drawing air off of the same air supply used to supply the mattress and to thermally control the area in the tent. The framework of inflatable tubes is divided into left and right sections, which are further subdivided into lower body and upper body sections. An inflatable connector with a stem and protuberance is provided to secure the framework in a closed position. The patient-supporting mattress comprises a plurality of inflatable compartments extending transversely across the width of the mattress that can be alternately pressurized for pressure relief therapy. Air is recirculated from the area in the tent and the integral manifold through the airflow system and into a thermal control unit. The tent is adapted to prevent collapse on top of the patient when the inflatable tubes are deflated by having a predetermined outward bias.

摘要翻译： 患者冷却系统包括充气患者床垫，其具有并入其中的气流系统和整体歧管，以及耦合到可充气患者床垫的患者外壳或帐篷，并由可充气管的框架支撑，所述可充气管从与用于供应 床垫和热控制帐篷中的区域。 充气管的框架分为左右两部分，进一步细分为下身和上身。 提供具有杆和突起的可充气连接器以将框架固定在关闭位置。 患者支撑床垫包括横向延伸穿过床垫宽度的多个可充气室，其可交替地加压用于压力释放治疗。 空气从帐篷中的区域和集成歧管通过气流系统再循环并进入热控制单元。 帐篷适于在充气管通过预定的向外偏压而放气时防止患者顶部的塌陷。

公开(公告)号：US20050283913A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US11154321

申请日：2005-06-16

申请人： Keith Heaton ,  Mark Beard ,  David Whyte ,  Peter Stacy ,  Chris Coward

发明人： Keith Heaton ,  Mark Beard ,  David Whyte ,  Peter Stacy ,  Chris Coward

IPC分类号： A47B7/02 ,  A61F7/00 ,  A61G10/00

CPC分类号： A61F7/0053 ,  A61F2007/0057 ,  A61G10/00

摘要： A patient cooling system comprises an inflatable patient mattress having an airflow system and integral manifold incorporated therein and a patient enclosure or tent coupled to the inflatable patient mattress and supported by a framework of inflatable tubes drawing air off of the same air supply used to supply the mattress and to thermally control the area in the tent. The framework of inflatable tubes is divided into left and right sections, which are further subdivided into lower body and upper body sections. An inflatable connector with a stem and protuberance is provided to secure the framework in a closed position. The patient-supporting mattress comprises a plurality of inflatable compartments extending transversely across the width of the mattress that can be alternately pressurized for pressure relief therapy. Air is recirculated from the area in the tent and the integral manifold through the airflow system and into a thermal control unit. The tent is adapted to prevent collapse on top of the patient when the inflatable tubes are deflated by having a predetermined outward bias.

摘要翻译： 患者冷却系统包括充气患者床垫，其具有并入其中的气流系统和整体歧管，以及耦合到可充气患者床垫的患者外壳或帐篷，并且由可充气管的框架支撑，所述可充气管从与用于供应 床垫和热控制帐篷中的区域。 充气管的框架分为左右两部分，进一步细分为下身和上身。 提供具有杆和突起的可充气连接器以将框架固定在关闭位置。 患者支撑床垫包括横向延伸穿过床垫宽度的多个可充气室，其可交替地加压用于压力释放治疗。 空气从帐篷中的区域和集成歧管通过气流系统再循环并进入热控制单元。 帐篷适于在充气管通过预定的向外偏压而放气时防止患者顶部的塌陷。