Compression belt system for use with chest compression devices
AssigneeZoll Circulation, Inc.
InventorsPaul Q. Escudero, Gregory W. Hall
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Abstract
A compression belt cartridge for use with chest compression devices. The compression belt cartridge has a double-oar shaped belt and a cover plate through which the belt is threaded. The cover plate is provided with hooks and snap latches that fit into a belt drive platform. The cover plate is sized and dimensioned to fit within only selected platforms. The belt attaches to the means for tightening the belt via a spline attached to the belt. The means for tightening a belt then repetitively tightens the belt, thereby accomplishing chest compressions.
Claims5
A system for performing chest compressions on a patient, said system comprising:
- a housing suitable for supporting a patient during chest compressions;
- a motor and drive spool within the housing for tightening and loosening a belt;
- a removable compression belt cartridge comprising:
- the belt formed of a band of material of non-uniform width, the belt having two ends and a center section, the center section removably attachable to the drive spool;
- a first spreader bar secured to a first portion of the belt;
- a second spreader bar secured to a second portion of the belt;
- a cover plate removably attachable to the housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.