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Pneumatically controlled portable heart massage apparatus
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1963-02-21
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Granted: 1966-12-13
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Expires: 1983-02-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Jennings
- 👤 Everett W Vaughn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H31/00; A61H31/008; A61H31/004; A61H31/006; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1238; A61H2201/1246
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A PORTABLE HEART MASSAGE UNIT COMPRISING A C-SHAPED FRAME HAVING A BOTTOM PLATE FOR INSERTION UNDER THE VICTIM''S BACK, A VERTICAL COLUMN PROJECTING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BOTTOM PLATE, AND AN ARM SECURED TO SAID COLUMN AND EXTENDING HORIZONTALLY OVER SAID BOTTOM PLATE; A GASOPERATED HEART MASSAGE CYLINDER VERTICALLY DISPOSED ON SAID ARM, INCLUDING A PLUNGER CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED FOR APPLICATION OF PULSES OF CHEST-COMPRESSING FORCE TO THE PATIENT LOCALLY IN THE AREA OF HIS STERNUM FOR HEART RESUSCITATION; GAS-OPERATED CONTROL MEANS FOR CONTROLLING PERIODICALLY-VARYING GAS PRESSURIZATION OF SAID CYLINDER TO CAUSE PERIODIC ACTUATION OF SAID PLUNGER; A COMPRESSED GAS BOTTLE CONNECTED TO SAID CONTROL MEANS AS A SOURCE OF GAS SUPPLY FOR OPERATING BOTH SAID CONTROLS AND SAID MASSAGE CYLINDER; AND HOLLOW MEANS IN SAID FRAME REMOVABLY SUPPORTING SAID GAS BOTTLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A PORTABLE HEART MASSAGE UNIT COMPRISING A C-SHAPED FRAME HAVING A BOTTOM PLATE FOR INSERTION UNDER THE VICTIM''S BACK, A VERTICAL COLUMN PROJECTING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BOTTOM PLATE, AND AN ARM SECURED TO SAID COLUMN AND EXTENDING HORIZONTALLY OVER SAID BOTTOM PLATE; A GASOPERATED HEART MASSAGE CYLINDER VERTICALLY DISPOSED ON SAID ARM, INCLUDING A PLUNGER CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED FOR APPLICATION OF PULSES OF CHEST-COMPRESSING FORCE TO THE PATIENT LOCALLY IN THE AREA OF HIS STERNUM FOR HEART RESUSCITATION; GAS-OPERATED CONTROL MEANS FOR CONTROLLING PERIODICALLY-VARYING GAS PRESSURIZATION OF SAID CYLINDER TO CAUSE PERIODIC ACTUATION OF SAID PLUNGER; A COMPRESSED GAS BOTTLE CONNECTED TO SAID CONTROL MEANS AS A SOURCE OF GAS SUPPLY FOR OPERATING BOTH SAID CONTROLS AND SAID MASSAGE CYLINDER; AND HOLLOW MEANS IN SAID FRAME REMOVABLY SUPPORTING SAID GAS BOTTLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-12-12 | 1970-06-13 | 1970-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-12 | 1974-06-13 | 1974-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-12 | 1978-06-13 | 1978-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |