Compression belt system for use with chest compression devices
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1. A system for performing chest compressions on a patient, said system comprising:
- a compression belt cartridge comprising;
a belt, said belt having a width corresponding to the superior-inferior height of the patient when the belt is disposed around the patient, said belt also having a length corresponding to the medial-lateral circumference of the patient when the belt is disposed around the patient;
said belt having pull straps, a first load distribution section attached to a first end of the pull straps, and a second load distribution section attached to a second end of the pull straps;
wherein the first load distribution section and the second load distribution are wider than the pull straps and said belt also having a first transition section attached to the first load distribution section and to the pull straps, and a second transition section attached to the second load distribution section and to the pull straps, wherein the second transition section is opposite the first transition section;
a first reinforcing plate attached to the first transition section and a second reinforcing plate attached to the second transition section; and
a means for tightening the belt, wherein the pull straps are attachable to the means for tightening the belt.
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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.
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1. A system for performing chest compressions on a patient, said system comprising:
a compression belt cartridge comprising; a belt, said belt having a width corresponding to the superior-inferior height of the patient when the belt is disposed around the patient, said belt also having a length corresponding to the medial-lateral circumference of the patient when the belt is disposed around the patient; said belt having pull straps, a first load distribution section attached to a first end of the pull straps, and a second load distribution section attached to a second end of the pull straps; wherein the first load distribution section and the second load distribution are wider than the pull straps and said belt also having a first transition section attached to the first load distribution section and to the pull straps, and a second transition section attached to the second load distribution section and to the pull straps, wherein the second transition section is opposite the first transition section; a first reinforcing plate attached to the first transition section and a second reinforcing plate attached to the second transition section; and a means for tightening the belt, wherein the pull straps are attachable to the means for tightening the belt.
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2. A system for performing chest compressions on a patient, said system comprising:
a compression belt cartridge comprising; a belt, said belt having a width corresponding to the superior-inferior height of the patient when the belt is disposed around the patient, said belt also having a length corresponding to the medial-lateral circumference of the patient when the belt is disposed around the patient; said belt having pull straps, a first load distribution section attached to a first end of the pull straps, and a second load distribution section attached to a second end of the pull straps; wherein the first load distribution section and the second load distribution are wider than the pull straps and said belt also having a first transition section attached to the first load distribution section and to the pull straps, and a second transition section attached to the second load distribution section and to the pull straps, wherein the second transition section is opposite the first transition section; an eyelet attached to the first load distribution section and a peg attached to the second load distribution section, wherein the eyelet is sized and dimensioned to receive the peg and wherein the peg may be inserted into the eyelet when the first and second load distribution sections are secured over the chest of the patient; hook and loop fasteners disposed on the first and second load distribution sections such that the first and second load distribution sections may be secured to each other over the chest of the patient; and a means for tightening the belt, wherein the pull straps are attachable to the means for tightening the belt. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4)
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5. A system for performing chest compressions on a patient, said system comprising:
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a housing suitable for supporting the patient during compressions; a compression belt cartridge comprising; a belt, said belt having a width corresponding to the superior-inferior height of the patient when the belt is disposed around the patient, said belt also having a length corresponding to the medial-lateral circumference of the patient when the belt is disposed around the patient; said belt having pull straps, a first load distribution section attached to a first end of the pull straps, and a second load distribution section attached to a second end of the pull straps; said belt having a first transition section attached to the first load distribution section and to the pull straps, and a second transition section attached to the second load distribution section and to the pull straps, wherein the second transition section is opposite the first transition section, and where the first and second transition sections have a trapezoidal shape; wherein the first load distribution section and the second load distribution section are wider than the pull straps; a first reinforcing plate attached to the first transition section and a second reinforcing plate attached to the second transition section; a cover plate attachable to the housing; a compression pad attached to the first load distribution section; hook and loop fasteners disposed on the first and second load distribution sections such that the first and second load distribution sections may be secured to each other over the chest of the patient; an eyelet attached to the first load distribution section and a peg attached to the second load distribution section, wherein the eyelet is sized and dimensioned to receive the peg and wherein the peg may be inserted into the eyelet when the first and second load distribution sections are secured over the chest of the patient; and a means for tightening the belt operably connected to and disposed within the housing, wherein the pull straps are attachable to the means for tightening the belt. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of performing chest compressions on a patient, said method comprising the steps of:
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providing a system for performing chest compressions on a patient, said system comprising; a housing suitable for supporting the patient during compressions; a compression belt cartridge comprising;
a belt, said belt having a width corresponding to the superior-inferior height of the patient when the belt is disposed around the patient, said belt also having a length corresponding to the medial-lateral circumference of the patient when the belt is disposed around the patient;said belt having pull straps, a first load distribution section attached to a first end of the pull straps, and a second load distribution section attached to a second end of the pull straps; said belt having a first transition section attached to the first load distribution section and to the pull straps, and a second transition section attached to the second load distribution section and to the pull straps, wherein the second transition section is opposite the first transition section, and where the first and second transition sections have a trapezoidal shape; wherein the first load distribution section and the second load distribution are wider than the width of the pull straps;
a first reinforcing plate attached to the first transition section and a second reinforcing plate attached to the second transition section;a cover plate removably attachable to the housing; a compression pad attached to the first load distribution section;
hook and loop fasteners disposed on the first and second load distribution sections such that the first and second load distribution sections may be secured to each other over the chest of the patient;an eyelet attached to the first load distribution section and a peg attached to the second load distribution section, wherein the eyelet is sized and dimensioned to receive the peg and wherein the peg may be inserted into the eyelet when the first and second load distribution sections are secured over the chest of the patient; a means for tightening the belt operably connected to and disposed within the housing, wherein the pull straps are removably attachable to the means for tightening the belt; placing the patient on the housing; attaching the load distribution sections of the belt to each other and placing the load distribution sections over the chest of the patient; and tightening the belt to compress the chest of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. A system for performing chest compressions on a patient, said system comprising:
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a compression belt cartridge comprising; a belt, said belt having a width corresponding to the superior-inferior height of the patient when the belt is disposed around the patient, said belt also having a length corresponding to the medial-lateral circumference of the patient when the belt is disposed around the patient; said belt having pull straps, a first load distribution section attached to a first end of the pull straps, and a second load distribution section attached to a second end of the pull straps; a first transition section attached to the first load distribution section and to the pull straps, and a second transition section attached to the second load distribution section and to the pull straps, wherein the second transition section is opposite the first transition section; a first reinforcing plate attached to the first transition section and a second reinforcing plate attached to the second transition section; wherein the first load distribution section and the second load distribution are wider than the pull straps; and a means, for tightening the belt, wherein the compression belt cartridge is attachable to the means for tightening the belt. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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