System for performing remote ischemic conditioning

• US 8,764,789 B2
• Filed: 04/15/2011
• Issued: 07/01/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 04/15/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: CellAegis Devices, Inc.
• Original Assignee: CellAegis Devices, Inc.
• Inventors: Ganske, Rocky, Gil, Lahav, Shepperdley, Adam, Cracauer, Raymond, Royblat, Igal, Christensen, Kristopher Thomas, Gadzic, Rade, Caldarone, Christopher, Redington, Andrew
• Primary Examiner(s): HOLWERDA, KATHLEEN SONNETT
• Application Number:
  US13/088,243
• Publication Number:
  US 20120265240A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,173 Days
• Field of Search: 606201-204, 600490-496, 600500-503
• US Class Current: 606/202
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/1325 with means for applying local pressure pressure pads A61F5/30
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/1355 Automated control means therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00123 and automatic shutdown
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00477 Coupling A61B2017/0046 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00858 high friction or non-slip
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2090/065 for measuring contact or contact pressure
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/02233 Occluders specially adapted therefor tourniquets A61B17/132
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0107 modular
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0176 By stopping operation
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0184 by raising an alarm
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/165 Wearable interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/501 connected to external computer devices or networks
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5035 Several programs selectable
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5038 freely programmable by the user
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5041 control is restricted to certain individuals
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5043 Displays
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5071 Pressure sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5097 wireless
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2230/305 used as a control parameter for the apparatus A61H2230/045 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 9/0078 with intermittent or alternately inflated bladders or cuffs mattresses for preventing bed-sores with alternated pressurized chambers A61G7/05776
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 9/0092 : Cuffs therefor

Abstract

A system for performing remote ischemic conditioning includes an inflatable cuff configured to encircle a limb of a subject and a controller removably attached to the cuff. The controller includes a pump; a manifold in fluid communication with the pump; a connector in fluid communication with the manifold and in removable fluid communication with the inflatable cuff; a pressure sensor; and a control circuit configured to implement a remote ischemic conditioning treatment protocol.

Claims

1. A device for remote ischemic conditioning comprising:

an inflatable cuff configured to encircle a limb of a subject;

a controller attachment section disposed on said cuff;

a controller having a body that is detachably attached to said controller attachment section, wherein said controller comprises;

a manifold configured to provide fluid communication between said controller and said cuff;

an outlet in fluid communication with said manifold and in removable fluid communication with said inflatable cuff; and

a control circuit configured to implement a remote ischemic conditioning treatment protocol;

wherein said controller includes a rechargeable battery and a power inlet configured for connection of said battery to a source of power to recharge said battery; and

wherein said controller attachment section further comprises an upstanding wall configured and arranged to block access to said power inlet on said controller when said controller is attached.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein said controller further comprises guide structures configured and arranged to mate with guide structures on a charging cradle, wherein said charging cradle includes a raised area configured and arranged to prevent insertion of said controller into said cradle when said controller is attached to said controller attachment section on said cuff.