Nancy H Forman

US Patent:

6381492, Apr 30, 2002

Filed:

Apr 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/545665

Inventors:

Martin G. Rockwell - Sherwood OR 97140
Gregory D. Brink - McMinnville OR 97128
Jonathan N. Andrews - McMinnville OR 97128
David L. Burton - McMinnville OR 97128
Patricia A. Arand - McMinnville OR 97128
Nancy H. Forman - Beaverton OR 97008
Kenneth S. Rucker - Newberg OR 97132
John Kent - McMinnville OR 97132
Daniel J. Powers - Issaquah WA 98027

International Classification:

A61N 139

US Classification:

607 5, 607 60, 607 30

Abstract:

A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator test system that is implemented via wireless communications.

US Patent:

6405083, Jun 11, 2002

Filed:

Apr 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/545664

Inventors:

Martin G. Rockwell - Sherwood OR
Gregory D. Brink - McMinnville OR
Jonathan N. Andrews - McMinnville OR
David L. Burton - McMinnville OR
Patricia A. Arand - McMinnville OR
Nancy H. Forman - Beaverton OR
Kenneth S. Rucker - Newberg OR
John Kent - McMinnville OR
Daniel J. Powers - Issaquah WA

Assignee:

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. - Eindhoven

International Classification:

A61N 139

US Classification:

607 5, 607 60, 128903

Abstract:

A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator test system that is implemented via wireless communications.

US Patent:

6438417, Aug 20, 2002

Filed:

Apr 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/545210

Inventors:

Martin G. Rockwell - Sherwood OR
Gregory D. Brink - McMinnville OR
Jonathan N. Andrews - McMinnville OR
David L. Burton - McMinnville OR
Patricia A. Arand - McMinnville OR
Nancy H. Forman - Beaverton OR
Kenneth S. Rucker - Newberg OR
John Kent - McMinnville OR
Daniel J. Power - Issaquah WA

Assignee:

Koninklijke PHilips Electronics N.V. - Eindhoven

International Classification:

A61N 139

US Classification:

607 5, 607 60, 607 59, 607 27

Abstract:

A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator test system that is implemented via wireless communications.

US Patent:

6597948, Jul 22, 2003

Filed:

Apr 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/545370

Inventors:

Martin G. Rockwell - Sherwood OR
Gregory D. Brink - McMinnville OR
Jonathan N. Andrews - McMinnville OR
David L. Burton - McMinnville OR
Patricia A. Arand - McMinnville OR
Nancy H. Forman - Beaverton OR
Kenneth S. Rucker - Newberg OR
John Kent - McMinnville OR
Daniel J. Powers - Issaquah WA

Assignee:

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. - Eindhoven

International Classification:

A61N 139

US Classification:

607 5, 434262, 607 59

Abstract:

A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IRDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator test system that is implemented via wireless communications.

US Patent:

6088617, Jul 11, 2000

Filed:

Dec 3, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/456035

Inventors:

Patricia A. Arand - McKinneville OR
Nancy H. Forman - Beaverton OR
Jonathan N. Andrews - McKinneville OR

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Company - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

A61N 139

US Classification:

607 5

Abstract:

A defibrillator having separable AED and manual modes of operation is provided. The user interface of the defibrillator comprises a set of AED buttons for implementing the AED personality of step 1, step 2, and step 3, along with the associated audio and visual prompts. In order to maintain the logical and physical separation of the AED and manual personalities, a manual access button is located underneath an access door on the top surface of the defibrillator. With the access door in the open position, the manual access button may be pressed to place the defibrillator in manual mode so that it may be operated according to the manual personality. Instructions for the operation of the defibrillator according to the manual personality may be provided on the underside of the access door to avoid confusion to the first responder who has no need to see these instructions.

US Patent:

61415847, Oct 31, 2000

Filed:

Sep 30, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/164443

Inventors:

Martin G. Rockwell - Sherwood OR
Gregory D. Brink - McMinnville OR
Jonathan N. Andrews - McMinnville OR
David L. Burton - McMinnville OR
Patricia A. Arand - McMinnville OR
Nancy H. Forman - Beaverton OR
Kenneth S. Rucker - Newberg OR
John Kent - McMinnville OR
Daniel J. Powers - Issaquah WA

Assignee:

Agilent Technologies, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

A61N 139

US Classification:

607 5

Abstract:

A defibrillator having infrared communication capability is provided. The wireless communications capability is implemented using infrared light or RF communications and standardized communications protocols such as the IrDA protocol to allow for ready communication between defibrillators such as during handoffs of patient along the Chain of Survival. The wireless communications network also allows for communications between a defibrillator and a host computer such as a palmtop for incident report generation after each handoff. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having an infrared mode switch to allow for restricted access to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) features of the defibrillator. A further embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator having a remote training mode that is implemented via wireless communications. Another embodiment of the present invention provides for a defibrillator test system that is implemented via wireless communications.

US Patent:

60213493, Feb 1, 2000

Filed:

Jul 31, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/126905

Inventors:

Patricia A. Arand - McMinneville OR
Nancy H. Forman - Beaverton OR
Jonathan N. Andrews - McMinneville OR

Assignee:

Agilent Technologies - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

A61N 139

US Classification:

607 5

Abstract:

A dual-mode defibrillator has ECG electrodes connected to an ECG front end for producing signals for the controller to use in determining the defibrillator operation in accordance with the manual and automatic procedures stored in a memory. The controller provides appropriate signals to the high voltage delivery system which when energized, applies defibrillation energy to the electrodes.