20240017080. Pocket-Sized Automated External Defibrillator simplified abstract (USA Medical Electronix, Inc.)
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Pocket-Sized Automated External Defibrillator
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Inventor(s)
Tommi Kuutti of Norcross GA (US)
Victor Tikhonov of Norcross GA (US)
Pocket-Sized Automated External Defibrillator - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240017080 titled 'Pocket-Sized Automated External Defibrillator
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an automated external defibrillator (AED) device that includes various components such as a high voltage capacitor (HV cap), batteries, a DC/DC converter circuit, an H-bridge circuit, and a memory and microprocessor. These components are contained in a pocket-sized housing. The AED device continuously monitors and adjusts the rate at which the batteries charge the HV cap and includes a variable frequency relaxation oscillator circuit to acquire a patient's z-body measurement.
- The AED device includes a high voltage capacitor (HV cap) to store energy for delivering a defibrillation shock to a patient.
- Batteries are used to charge the HV cap.
- The DC/DC converter circuit consists of a high voltage transformer, a FET switch with an associated driver, and a rectifying diode.
- The H-bridge circuit transforms the energy released from the HV cap into a bi-phasic pulse.
- The memory and microprocessor operate the AED device.
- The components, including the HV cap, DC/DC converter circuit, H-bridge circuit, batteries, memory, and microprocessor, are contained in a pocket-sized housing.
- The AED device continuously monitors and adjusts the charging rate of the batteries to the HV cap.
- The AED device includes a variable frequency relaxation oscillator circuit to acquire a patient's z-body measurement.
Potential Applications:
- Emergency medical services: The AED device can be used by paramedics and other medical professionals to deliver defibrillation shocks to patients experiencing cardiac arrest.
- Public spaces: AED devices can be installed in public areas such as airports, shopping malls, and sports stadiums to provide immediate assistance in case of sudden cardiac arrest.
Problems Solved:
- Lack of immediate access to defibrillation: The AED device provides a portable and easily accessible solution for delivering defibrillation shocks, potentially saving lives in emergency situations.
- Inefficient charging of the HV cap: The AED device continuously monitors and adjusts the charging rate of the batteries to ensure efficient energy storage in the HV cap.
Benefits:
- Portability: The pocket-sized housing makes the AED device highly portable and easy to carry in emergency situations.
- Continuous monitoring and adjustment: The AED device continuously monitors and adjusts the charging rate of the batteries, ensuring optimal energy storage for effective defibrillation.
- Z-body measurement: The variable frequency relaxation oscillator circuit allows the AED device to acquire a patient's z-body measurement, potentially providing additional information for accurate defibrillation.
Original Abstract Submitted
automated external defibrillator (aed) devices may include a high voltage capacitor (hv cap) configured to store energy required to deliver a defibrillation shock to a patient; batteries configured to charge the hv cap; a dc/dc converter circuit including a high voltage transformer, a fet switch with associated driver, and a rectifying diode; an h-bridge circuit configured to transform energy released from the hv cap into a bi-phasic pulse; and a memory and microprocessor configured to operate the aed device. in particular, the hv cap, the dc/dc converter circuit, the h-bridge circuit, the one or more batteries, and the memory and the microprocessor may contained in a pocket-sized housing, the aed device may be configured to continuously monitor and adjust the rate at which the batteries charge the hv cap, and the aed device may include a variable frequency relaxation oscillator circuit configured to acquire a patients z-body measurement.