IP Library Granted Patent US 12,220,592
Granted Patent B1
US 12,220,592 · App. 18/486,992 · Granted Feb 11, 2025

Defibrillator case

Inventors: Cameron M. D. Bardy (Sammamish, WA); Jason Felix (Vashon Island, WA); Gust H. Bardy (Carnation, WA)
Assignee: Bardy Technologies, Inc.
A61N1/3968
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Patent No.
US 12,220,592
App. No.
18/486,992
Granted
Feb 11, 2025
Kind
B1
Abstract

A pocket size defibrillator case is described. The defibrillator case includes a circuit enclosure having a bottom surface surrounded by four walls forming a cavity to house an energy storage circuit. An electrode enclosure includes a bottom surface surrounded by four walls forming a cavity to house electrode pads and is stacked on top of the circuit enclosure. A cover includes a substantially flat surface positioned over the electrode enclosure and moveable to allow access only to the electrode enclosure.

Claims (38)

1. A defibrillator case, comprising:

a circuit enclosure comprising a bottom surface surrounded by four walls forming a cavity to house an energy storage circuit;

an electrode enclosure comprising a bottom surface surrounded by four walls forming a cavity to house electrode pads and fused on top of the circuit enclosure, wherein the walls of the electrode enclosure are positioned above the walls of the circuit enclosure;

a feedthrough mechanism formed as an opening in the bottom surface of the electrode enclosure though which the electrode pads access the energy storage circuit;

a boss affixed to the bottom surface of the electrode enclosure and comprising a stand around which wires of the electrode pads are wound during storage and a flat rectangular surface above the stand on which the electrode pads are placed; and

a cover comprising a substantially flat surface positioned over the electrode enclosure and moveable to allow access only to the electrode enclosure.

2. A defibrillator case in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising one or more of:

a seal affixed to the walls of the electrode enclosure covering the pads within the electrode enclosure;

a pouch sealed around the pads and placed inside the walls of the electrode enclosure; and

the pouch folded to fit within the electrode enclosure.

3. A defibrillator case in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising at least one of:

a hinge affixed to one of the walls of the electrode enclosure or one side of the cover; and

a latch affixed to a side of the cover opposite the hinge.

4. A defibrillator case in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising:

a pair of slides, each slide affixed to an interior surface of the cover on opposite sides; and

a pair of tracks, each track affixed to opposite walls of the electrode enclosure and configured to pair with one of the slides.

5. A defibrillator case in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising:

one or more fasteners affixed to the cover to prevent unintended opening of the cover.

6. A defibrillator case in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising at least one of:

a trigger affixed to the cover to initiate one or more of power-up, charging of the circuit and operation.

7. A defibrillator case in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the cover, electrode enclosure, and circuit enclosure comprise dimensions, when assembled, in the range of 2.25 to 3.625 inches wide, 5.25 to 7 inches tall and 0.25 to 1.875 inches deep, and weights between 130 to 945 grams.

8. A defibrillator case in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the circuit or the cover, electrode enclosure and circuit enclosure are reusable.

9. A defibrillator case, comprising:

a circuit enclosure comprising a bottom surface surrounded by four walls forming a cavity to house an energy storage circuit;

an electrode enclosure comprising a bottom surface surrounded by four walls forming a cavity to house electrode pads and fused on top of the circuit enclosure, wherein the walls of the electrode enclosure are positioned above the walls of the circuit enclosure when stacked;

a boss affixed to the bottom surface of the electrode enclosure and comprising a stand around which wires of the electrode pads are wound during storage and a flat rectangular surface above the stand on which the electrode pads are placed; and

a cover comprising a substantially flat surface positioned over the electrode enclosure and moveable to allow access only to the electrode enclosure.

10. A defibrillator case in accordance with claim 9 , further comprising one or more of:

a seal affixed to the walls of the electrode enclosure; and

a pouch sealed around the pads and placed inside the walls of the electrode enclosure.

11. A defibrillator case in accordance with claim 9 , further comprising at least one of:

a hinge affixed to one of the walls of the electrode enclosure and one side of the cover; and

a latch affixed to a side of the cover opposite the hinge.

12. A defibrillator case in accordance with claim 9 , further comprising at least one of:

a pair of slides, each slide affixed to an interior surface of the cover on opposite sides; and

a pair of tracks, each track affixed to opposite walls of the electrode enclosure and configured to pair with one of the slides.

13. A defibrillator case in accordance with claim 9 , further comprising:

a trigger affixed to the cover to initiate charging of the circuit.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 15, 2023
From: BARDY, GUST H.; BARDY, CAMERON M.D.; FELIX, JASON
To: BARDY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Continuity (1)
Continuation In Part 18156318 · Jan 18, 2023
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