US3889663A
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Ambulance cot with cardiopulmonary resuscitation seat and method of administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-24
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-01-24
Abstract
Abstract An ambulance cot having side rails in combination with a rigid removable cardiopulmonary resuscitation seat which transversely bridges the cot and is supported from the cot side rails. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is administered to a patient lying on the ambulance cot by positioning the seat across the cot upon which the patient is lying such that the seat is positioned over the pelvic or thigh region of the patient. The person administering the cardiopulmonary resuscitation straddles the cot with both feet on the ground while sitting on the seat facing the patient.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B Fryer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H31/00; A61H31/008; A61G; A61G1/00; A61G1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
In combination, an ambulance cot having side rail means on the sides thereof, and a rigid removable cardiopulmonary resuscitation seat transversely bridging said cot and supported from said side rail means, said seat adapted to support the weight of a human to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a patient on said cot with means to support the administrator''s feet on opposite sides of said cot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
In combination, an ambulance cot having side rail means on the sides thereof, and a rigid removable cardiopulmonary resuscitation seat transversely bridging said cot and supported from said side rail means, said seat adapted to support the weight of a human to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a patient on said cot with means to support the administrator''s feet on opposite sides of said cot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said seat has an upside-down U-shaped configuration with foot means for resting on said side rail means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said foot means consist of upside-down channels receiving said side rail means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said channels are lined with a skid resistant material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said seat is a unitary construction.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
65 words
The method of administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a patient lying on an ambulance cot, comprising the steps of positioning a seat across the cot upon which the patient is lying with said seat positioned over the pelvic region of the patient, straddling the cot with both feet supported while sitting on the seat facing the patient, and applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the patient as required.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
65 words
The method of administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a patient lying on an ambulance cot, comprising the steps of positioning a seat across the cot upon which the patient is lying with said seat positioned over the pelvic region of the patient, straddling the cot with both feet supported while sitting on the seat facing the patient, and applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the patient as required.
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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |