公开(公告)号：US06556864B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-29

申请号：US09712001

申请日：2000-11-13

申请人： Anthony G. Picardo ,  Thomas Allen Solosko ,  Kim J. Hansen ,  Christine Janae ,  Paul I. Szabo ,  John A. Moren ,  Daniel J Powers ,  Joseph R. Diederichs ,  Ian G. MacDuff ,  Steven Ranta

发明人： Anthony G. Picardo ,  Thomas Allen Solosko ,  Kim J. Hansen ,  Christine Janae ,  Paul I. Szabo ,  John A. Moren ,  Daniel J Powers ,  Joseph R. Diederichs ,  Ian G. MacDuff ,  Steven Ranta

IPC分类号： A61N139

CPC分类号： A61N1/39 ,  A61N1/3968

摘要： An apparatus for delivering defibrillation therapy to a patient. Specifically, an external defibrillators or automatic or semi-automatic external defibrillator (AEDs) is described. The defibrillator is automatically activated or inactivated by, for example, inserting or removing an object, such as a plug or a pin, into a receptacle within the defibrillator housing.

摘要翻译： 一种用于向患者输送除颤疗法的装置。 具体来说，描述外部除颤器或自动或半自动外部除颤器（AED）。 除颤器通过例如将诸如插头或针的物体插入或去除除颤器壳体内的容器中而被自动激活或失活。

公开(公告)号：US6047207A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-04

申请号：US75999

申请日：1998-05-11

申请人： Ian G MacDuff ,  Daniel J Powers ,  Clinton S Cole

发明人： Ian G MacDuff ,  Daniel J Powers ,  Clinton S Cole

IPC分类号： G01D3/02 ,  G01D9/00 ,  G06F17/40 ,  A61B5/04

CPC分类号： G01D3/02 ,  G01D9/005

摘要： A method of using a measuring instrument of unknown calibration in such a way as to correct the calibration. The method includes taking a measurement with the instrument, storing the measurement in a data storage medium, and correcting the measurement at a later time based on a determination of the amount of error in the measuring instrument. The method may also be used to remove error that is present as a result of inaccuracies that are present in the data gathering instrument. This method can be used in a write variety of instruments that are used to take measurements, but is particularly useful for medical instruments.

摘要翻译： 以校正校准的方式使用未知校准的测量仪器。 该方法包括使用仪器进行测量，将测量值存储在数据存储介质中，并且基于测量仪器中的误差量的确定，在稍后的时间校正测量值。 该方法还可以用于消除由于存在于数据收集工具中的不准确而存在的错误。 该方法可用于多种用于进行测量的仪器，但对医疗仪器特别有用。

公开(公告)号：US6041257A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-21

申请号：US358134

申请日：1999-07-19

申请人： Ian G MacDuff ,  Daniel J Powers ,  Clinton S Cole

发明人： Ian G MacDuff ,  Daniel J Powers ,  Clinton S Cole

IPC分类号： G01D3/02 ,  G01D9/00 ,  G06F17/40 ,  A61N1/39

CPC分类号： G01D3/02 ,  G01D9/005

摘要： A method of using a measuring instrument of unknown calibration, the method including taking a measurement with the instrument; storing the measurement in a data storage medium; and correcting the measurement at a later time based on a determination of the amount of error in the measuring instrument. In a specific embodiment, this invention also relates to methods of gathering event data and removing error that may have been present as a result of inaccuracies in the event gathering instrument.

摘要翻译： 使用未知校准的测量仪器的方法，该方法包括用仪器进行测量; 将测量值存储在数据存储介质中; 并且基于测量仪器中的误差量的确定来在稍后的时间校正测量值。 在具体实施例中，本发明还涉及收集事件数据和消除由于事件收集工具中的不准确而可能存在的错误的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06990371B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-24

申请号：US09418536

申请日：1999-10-14

申请人： Daniel J Powers ,  Karl A Woelfer ,  Judith L Cyrus

发明人： Daniel J Powers ,  Karl A Woelfer ,  Judith L Cyrus

IPC分类号： A61N1/378

CPC分类号： A61N1/3925

摘要： A novel apparatus and method for recording and replaying patient treatment and response data that occurs during the course of an emergency response on a defibrillator. The data and events of an emergency response may be recorded automatically by the defibrillator. Incidents may then be randomly accessible (i.e. “scrollable”) by medical personnel on the defibrillator by placing the defibrillator into an incident review mode. The ability to quickly review critical ECG and event data on the scene. This provides medical personnel with a reliable and efficient alternative to paper based recording systems.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在除颤器应急响应过程中记录和重放患者治疗和应答数据的新型装置和方法。 应急响应的数据和事件可由除颤器自动记录。 然后可以通过将除颤器放置在事件审查模式中，由除颤器上的医务人员随机访问（即可滚动）事件。 能够快速查看现场关键的ECG和事件数据。 这为医务人员提供了基于纸张的记录系统的可靠和有效的替代方案。

公开(公告)号：US06304783B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09418538

申请日：1999-10-14

申请人： Thomas D Lyster ,  Daniel J Powers ,  Jon M Bishay

发明人： Thomas D Lyster ,  Daniel J Powers ,  Jon M Bishay

IPC分类号： A61N139

CPC分类号： A61N1/3931

摘要： A defibrillator system capable of defibrillation and patient monitoring. When used as a patient monitor, the defibrillator system includes a defibrillator and removable monitoring electrodes. The monitoring electrodes communicate with a monitoring adapter and the defibrillator. A method of detecting the presence of the monitoring electrodes by the defibrillator is also included. A removable monitoring adapter. The removable monitoring adapter having a test impedance. Defibrillators include semi-automatic defibrillators and automatic defibrillators (“AEDs”).

摘要翻译： 一种能除颤和病人监测的除颤器系统。 当用作患者监护仪时，除颤器系统包括除颤器和可移除的监测电极。 监测电极与监测适配器和除颤器通信。 还包括检测除颤器的监测电极的存在的方法。 可移动监控适配器。 可拆卸监控适配器具有测试阻抗。 除颤器包括半自动除颤器和自动除颤器（“AED”）。

公开(公告)号：US06441582B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09538014

申请日：2000-03-29

申请人： Daniel J Powers

发明人： Daniel J Powers

IPC分类号： A61N118

CPC分类号： H01M10/4207 ,  A61N1/3975 ,  H01M2/105 ,  H01M6/16 ,  H01M6/42 ,  H01M6/50 ,  H01M10/052

摘要： A reliable battery module that is safe is of critical importance to battery operated medical devices. This invention limits the amount of active materials in each cell of a battery module. Limiting the amount of active materials in each cell increases the safety and reliability of the battery module by minimizing the effect of a damaged or defective cell on the battery module output and on the potential hazard that such a cell can cause.

摘要翻译： 安全可靠的电池模块对电池供电的医疗设备至关重要。 本发明限制了电池模块的每个电池中的活性材料的量。 限制每个电池中的活性材料的量通过最小化电池模块输出损坏或故障的电池的影响以及这种电池可能引起的潜在危险来增加电池模块的安全性和可靠性。

公开(公告)号：US06230054B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US09299180

申请日：1999-04-23

申请人： Daniel J Powers

发明人： Daniel J Powers

IPC分类号： A61N139

CPC分类号： A61N1/3937 ,  A61N1/3912

摘要： An automatic external defibrillator is described that includes a high voltage delivery circuit for producing an electrical pulse to defibrillate a patient. In a preferred embodiment the electrical pulse is a biphasic or multiphasic electrical pulse. In one embodiment, the delivery circuit includes a high voltage capacitor coupled with a bridge circuit. The capacitor stores electrical energy for delivery to the patient, and the bridge circuit has four switching elements that are selectively switched to steer the current through the patient. A disarm circuit shunts the bridge circuit and operates to route energy away from the bridge circuit in the event a fault condition is detected, such as a short circuit at the patient electrodes. An example disarm circuit is a series-connected SCR and resistor. Also, a limiting circuit element (such as a resistor or an inductor) is provided in series with the capacitor. Together with the disarm circuit, the limiting circuit element reduces the voltage experienced by the bridge circuit switching elements when switched off in response to the detected fault condition. Consequently simpler, more robust, and less expensive high voltage delivery circuits are provided, as compared to conventional defibrillator circuit designs. A snubber circuit is also provided to prevent voltage from reaching the patient when the device is in standby mode.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种自动外部除颤器，其包括用于产生电脉冲以除颤病人的高压输送电路。 在优选实施例中，电脉冲是双相或多相电脉​​冲。 在一个实施例中，传送电路包括与桥接电路耦合的高压电容器。 电容器存储用于递送给患者的电能，并且桥接电路具有四个开关元件，其被选择性地切换以引导通过患者的电流。 在检测到故障状况（例如病人电极处的短路）的情况下，撤防电路将桥接电路分路并且操作以将能量路由到桥接电路。 示例解除电路是串联连接的SCR和电阻。 此外，与电容器串联提供限制电路元件（例如电阻器或电感器）。 与解除电路一起，限制电路元件响应于检测到的故障状况而减小当关断时桥电路开关元件所经历的电压。 因此，与传统的除颤器电路设计相比，提供了更简单，更健壮和更便宜的高压输送电路。 还提供缓冲电路以在器件处于待机模式时防止电压到达患者。

公开(公告)号：US06485117B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-26

申请号：US09510483

申请日：2000-02-23

申请人： Alan P Greenstein ,  Daniel J Powers

发明人： Alan P Greenstein ,  Daniel J Powers

IPC分类号： A47B8106

CPC分类号： H05K5/026 ,  A61N1/3993 ,  Y10T29/49876 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49904 ,  Y10T29/49945

摘要： A data card drawer for installing a data card, such as a compact flash card, into a device that uses data cards. Devices that use data cards include, for example, medical devices, and more particularly defibrillators. The data card drawer electrically isolates the data card from the user when the user is installing or removing the data card from the device. The data card drawer may also be formed to provide a closure to the opening in the device housing provided to receive the data card. Further, the data card drawer may be formed to prevent damaging pins located on a pin connector within the receiving device which communicate data with the data card. The data card drawer preferably mates with the device to prevent ingress and egress of foreign matter and moisture.

公开(公告)号：US06438415B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09411348

申请日：1999-10-01

申请人： Daniel J Powers

发明人： Daniel J Powers

IPC分类号： A61B102

CPC分类号： A61N1/39 ,  A61N1/3975

摘要： A control system for an electrotherapy device is provided. In particular, controlling the operation characteristics and functionality of an external electrotherapy device using a removable battery pack. Electrotherapy devices include defibrillator, cardioverters and training devices that simulate the operation of an electrotherapy device. Defibrillators include automatic or semi-automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). The operation characteristics include, training, administrative, automated use, manual use, and manufacturing use operation modes.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于电疗装置的控制系统。 特别地，使用可拆卸的电池组来控制外部电疗装置的操作特性和功能。 电疗装置包括模拟电疗装置的操作的除颤器，心律转换器和训练装置。 除颤器包括自动或半自动外部除颤器（AED）。 操作特点包括培训，行政，自动使用，手动使用和制造使用操作模式。

公开(公告)号：US06763569B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US10117830

申请日：2002-04-08

申请人： Alan P Greenstein ,  Daniel J Powers

发明人： Alan P Greenstein ,  Daniel J Powers

IPC分类号： B23P1102

CPC分类号： H05K5/026 ,  A61N1/3993 ,  Y10T29/49876 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49904 ,  Y10T29/49945

摘要： A data card drawer for installing a data card, such as a compact flash card, into a device that uses data cards. Devices that use data cards include, for example, medical devices, and more particularly defibrillators. The data card drawer electrically isolates the data card from the user when the user is installing or removing the data card from the device. The data card drawer may also be formed to provide a closure to the opening in the device housing provided to receive the data card. Further, the data card drawer may be formed to prevent damaging pins located on a pin connector within the receiving device which communicate data with the data card. The data card drawer preferably mates with the device to prevent ingress and egress of foreign matter and moisture.

摘要翻译： 用于将数据卡（例如小型闪存卡）安装到使用数据卡的设备中的数据卡抽屉。 使用数据卡的设备包括例如医疗设备，更具体地，除颤器。 当用户从设备安装或卸下数据卡时，数据卡抽屉将数据卡与用户电隔离。 数据卡抽屉还可以形成为提供用于接收数据卡的设备壳体中的开口的闭合。 此外，数据卡抽屉可以形成为防止位于与数据卡通信数据的接收装置内的针连接器上的损坏销。 数据卡抽屉最好与设备配合，以防止异物和水分的进入和流出。