# US 10,406,068 B2 · Lockable head up cardiopulmonary resuscitation support device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,406,068 B2 - Document ID: US10406068B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/285,063 - Filed: 2016-10-04 - Published: 2017-05-04 - Granted: 2019-09-10 - Earliest claimed: 2014-02-19 - Assignees: Keith G. Lurie - Applicants: Keith G. Lurie - Inventors: Keith G. Lurie; Kanchana Sanjaya Gunesekera Karunaratne; Joseph Manno; John P. Grimm; Casimir A. Sienkiewicz; Robert R. Roberts, III - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10406068B2 ## CPC - A61H 31/006: {Power driven} - A61H 31/008: {Supine patient supports or bases, e.g. improving air-way access to the lungs} - A61H 2011/005: {with belt or strap expanding and contracting around an encircled body part} - A61H 2031/003: {with alternated thorax decompression due to lateral compression} - A61H 2201/0107: modular - A61H 2201/0161: Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport - A61H 2201/0192: Specific means for adjusting dimensions - A61H 2201/1207: with electric or magnetic drive - A61H 2201/14: Special force transmission means, i.e. between the driving means and the interface with the user - A61H 2201/1409: Hydraulic or pneumatic means - A61H 2201/1454: Special bearing arrangements - A61H 2201/1604: Head - A61H 2201/1609: Neck - A61H 2201/1623: Back - A61H 2201/1664: linear - A61H 2201/1676: Pivoting - A61H 2203/0456: Supine - A61H 2205/084: Chest - A61H 2230/06: Heartbeat rate - A61H 2230/10: Electroencephalographic signals - A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N) ## Abstract An elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation includes a base and an upper support operably coupled to the base. The upper support is configured to incline at an angle relative to the base to elevate an individual's upper back, shoulders and head. The elevation device includes a support arm coupled with the upper support. The support arm is movable to various positions relative to the upper support and is lockable at a fixed angle relative to the upper support such that the upper support and the support arm are movable as a single unit relative to the base while the support arm maintains the angle relative to the upper support. The elevation device also includes a chest compression device coupled with the support arm. The chest compression device is configured to compress the chest. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation, comprising: a base defining a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis; an upper support operably coupled to the base, wherein the upper support is configured to incline about the lateral axis at an angle relative to the base to elevate an individual's upper back, shoulders and head such that a central portion of the brain is positioned above the heart and shoulders at all angular positions of the upper support; a support arm operably coupled with the upper support about the lateral axis or an additional axis that is parallel to the lateral axis, wherein the support arm is independently movable along a curved path to various angular positions about the lateral axis or the additional axis relative to the upper support and is rigidly lockable at a fixed angle about the lateral axis or the additional axis relative to the upper support such that the upper support and the support arm are movable about the lateral axis as a single unit relative to the base while the support arm maintains the angle relative to the upper support; and a chest compression device coupled with the support arm, the chest compression device being configured to compress the chest, wherein the support arm is configured to maintain the chest compression device at an angle that is perpendicular to the individual's sternum. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 1, further comprising: a thoracic plate operably coupled with the base. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 2, wherein: the upper support is configured to, when pivoted, adjust a position of the thoracic plate such that the chest compression device is appropriately aligned with the individual's anterior chest wall. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 1, wherein: the chest compression device comprises one or more of a plunger, a suction cup, or an adhesive band. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 1, wherein: the chest compression device comprises one or both of a motorized crankshaft or a piston; and compressions of the chest compression device are driven by actuation of the one or more of the motorized crankshaft or the piston. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 1, wherein: the chest compression device comprises: a securement mechanism configured to couple with the individual's chest; a decompression cable system coupled with the securement mechanism; a compression strap configured to be positioned against the individual's chest; a compression cable system; and at least one motor configured to: tighten the decompression cable system, thereby causing the securement mechanism to pull upward on the individual's chest to actively decompress the individual's chest during a decompression phase of CPR; and tighten the compression cable system, thereby causing the compression strap to be pulled against the individual's chest to actively compress the individual's chest during a compression phase of CPR. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 1, wherein: a position of the chest compression device relative to the support arm is adjustable such that chest compressions may be delivered to individuals of different sizes. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 1, wherein: the chest compression device is further configured to actively decompress the chest. ### Claim 9 An elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation, comprising: a base configured to be positioned on a surface, the surface being at least substantially aligned with a horizontal plane, the base defining a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis; an upper support operably coupled to the base, wherein the upper support is configured to move between a storage position and an elevated position, wherein in the elevated position the upper supported is inclined about the lateral axis at an angle relative to the base to elevate an individual's upper back, shoulders such that a central portion of the brain is positioned above the heart and shoulders at all angular positions of the upper support; a support arm operably coupled with the upper support about the lateral axis or an additional axis that is parallel to the lateral axis such that the support arm is independently positionable along a curved path at different angular locations about the lateral axis or the additional axis relative to the upper support, wherein the support arm is configured to be rigidly locked in a given position about the lateral axis or the additional axis relative to the upper support; and a chest compression device coupled with the support arm, the chest compression device being configured to compress the chest at an angle generally orthogonal to the individual's sternum; wherein the elevation device is configured such that while the upper support is being moved to the elevated position, the chest compression device remains orthogonal to the individual's sternum. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 9, wherein: in the storage position, the individual's head is elevated between about 3 inches and about 10 inches above the horizontal plane and the individual's shoulders are elevated between about 1 inches and about 3 inches above the horizontal plane. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 9, wherein: the upper support is expandable and contractible lengthwise, during an elevation of the individual; and the upper support is spring biased in a contraction direction. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 9, wherein: the chest compression device is rotatably coupled with the support arm between a stowed position and an active position, wherein in the stowed position the chest compression device is at least substantially aligned in a same plane as the support arm, and wherein in the active position the chest compression device is at least substantially orthogonal to the support arm. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 9, wherein the elevation device further comprises: a thoracic plate pivotally coupled with the base, wherein: the upper support is configured to, when pivoted, adjust a position of the thoracic plate such that the thoracic plate helps align the chest compression device with the individual's anterior chest wall at a generally orthogonal angle; and the adjustment is less than an angle that the upper support is pivoted. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 9, wherein the chest compression device comprises: a chest compression mechanism; and at least one motor configured to actuate the chest compression mechanism, wherein the at least one motor is disposed within one or more of the base, the support arm, or the chest compression device. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 9, wherein: a size of the support arm adjustable to accommodate individuals of having one or both of different sizes or different ages. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after resuscitation of claim 9, wherein: the chest compression device is further configured to actively decompress the chest. ### Claim 17 A method of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), comprising: providing an elevation device comprising: a base defining a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis; an upper support operably coupled to the base, wherein the upper support is configured to support a central portion of the brain at a position that is above the heart and shoulders at all angular positions of the upper support relative to the base; a support arm coupled with the upper support about the lateral axis or an additional axis that is parallel to the lateral axis; and a chest compression device coupled with the support arm, the chest compression device being configured to compress the chest; positioning the individual on the elevation device; moving the support arm along a curved path about the lateral axis or the additional axis relative to the upper support to position the chest compression device over the individual's sternum; locking the support arm at a fixed angle about the lateral axis or the additional axis relative to the upper support such that the upper support and the support arm are movable about the lateral axis as a single unit relative to the base while the support arm maintains the angle relative to the upper support elevating the upper support about the lateral axis to raise the individual's upper torso and head such that the support arm maintains a fixed angle relative to the upper support while maintaining the chest compression device at an angle that is orthogonal to the individual's sternum; and performing one or more of CPR or intrathoracic pressure regulation while elevating the heart and the head. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of claim 17, wherein: the elevation device further comprises a thoracic plate operably coupled with the base; and elevating the upper support causes an angle of the thoracic plate to be adjusted relative to the base such that the chest compression device is maintained at a position generally orthogonal to the individual's sternum while a positional relationship between the support arm and the upper support is maintained. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of claim 17, further comprising: interfacing an impedance threshold device with the individual's airway. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The method of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of claim 17, further comprising: adjusting a position of the chest compression device relative to the support arm based on one or more of a size or an age of the individual. ### Claim 21 (depends on 17) The method of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of claim 17, further comprising: adjusting a size of the support arm based on one or more of a size or an age of the individual. ### Claim 22 (depends on 17) The method of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of claim 17, further comprising: manipulating the chest compression device between a stowed position and an active position, wherein in the stowed position the chest compression device is at least substantially aligned in a same plane as the support arm, and wherein in the active position the chest compression device is at least substantially orthogonal to the support arm. ### Claim 23 (depends on 17) The method of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of claim 17, wherein: the chest compression device is further configured to actively decompress the chest; and the method further comprises alternating between compressing the chest and actively decompressing the chest while the individual's head and upper torso are elevated.