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Method and apparatus for indicating battery cell status on a battery pack assembly used during mechanical ventilation

  • US 8,421,465 B2
  • Filed: 04/09/2010
  • Issued: 04/16/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for indicating battery cell status on the exterior of a battery pack assembly inserted in a ventilator for use during mechanical ventilation, the method comprising:

  • receiving information about the battery cell status from the battery pack;

    providing power to one or more indicators located on the battery pack assembly'"'"'s exposed exterior, wherein power is provided;

    by electronics of the battery pack assembly if the battery pack assembly is in use by the ventilator;

    by electronics of the ventilator if the battery pack assembly is not in use by the ventilator; and

    lighting the one or more indicators based on the battery cell status, the indicators located on an exposed exterior of the battery pack assembly so that a user can view the indicators without removing the battery pack assembly from the ventilator.

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