Medical device accessories

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11951322-B2
Application number	US-202117206276-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Mar 19, 2021
Priority date	Mar 19, 2020
Publication date	Apr 9, 2024
Grant date	Apr 9, 2024

Abstract

Accessories of a medical device, such as a defibrillator, are described. The accessories reduce delays in treating or monitoring a patient by increasing the efficiency of using, and the ease of use of, the medical device. An adjustable kickstand is movable between a collapsed and extended position to recline the medical device. In the reclined position, a display of the medical device can be more easily viewed by the user. Storage bags can be coupled to the medical device to efficiently store accessories for use with the medical device. The stored accessories can be coupled to the medical device while the accessories are stored within the storage bags. A port guard can protect and shield a connection between a cable and a port of the medical device to prevent the cable (e.g., an ECG cable) from being disconnected from the port of the medical device.

First claim

The invention claimed is:

1. A defibrillator comprising:
an accessory cable port disposed on an exterior surface of the defibrillator and configured to receive a connector of an accessory cable;
a port guard partially surrounding the accessory cable port and protruding from the exterior surface of the defibrillator; and
a storage bag coupled to a portion of the defibrillator,
wherein:
the port guard is disposed within an opening defined in a portion of the storage bag:
the port guard extends into an interior of the storage bag configured to store an accessory; and
the opening defined in the portion of the storage bag is configured to allow the accessory to be coupled to the accessory cable port while the accessory is stored within the interior of the storage bag and while the storage bag is closed.

2. The defibrillator of claim 1 , wherein the port guard comprises:
a proximal portion made of a first material; and
a distal portion made of a second material different than the first material.

3. The defibrillator of claim 2 , wherein the first material is less flexible than the second material.

4. The defibrillator of claim 1 , wherein the accessory cable port is an electrocardiogram (ECG) port, and wherein the accessory cable is an ECG cable.

5. The defibrillator of claim 1 , wherein the port guard protrudes beyond an attachment point between the connector and the accessory cable when the connector is coupled to the accessory cable port.

6. The defibrillator of claim 1 , wherein the port guard has a channel defined therein to guide the accessory cable when the connector is coupled to the accessory cable port.

7. The defibrillator of claim 1 , wherein the port guard further comprises a tab protruding into a slot defined in the exterior surface of the defibrillator.

8. The defibrillator of claim 1 , wherein the port guard further comprises a hollow post configured to receive a fastener to releasably couple the port guard to the defibrillator.

9. The defibrillator of claim 1 , wherein:
the port guard comprises:
an annular-shaped protrusion that extends a distance from the exterior surface of the defibrillator; and
a channel defined in a side of the annular-shaped protrusion to guide the accessory cable when the connector is coupled to the accessory cable port; and

the annular-shaped protrusion extends into the interior of the storage bag.

10. The defibrillator of claim 9 , wherein:
the annular-shaped protrusion comprises:
a proximal portion having an annular shape with a first portion of the channel defined in a side of the proximal portion; and
a distal portion disposed on the proximal portion and configured to protrude from the proximal portion, the distal portion having the annular shape with a second portion of the channel defined in a side of the distal portion; and

the proximal portion and the distal portion extend into the interior of the storage bag.

11. The defibrillator of claim 1 , wherein:
the port guard comprises:
a proximal portion having an annular shape with a first portion of a channel defined in a side of the proximal portion to guide the accessory cable when the connector is coupled to the accessory cable port; and
a distal portion disposed on the proximal portion and configured to protrude from the proximal portion, the distal portion having the annular shape with a second portion of the channel defined in a side of the distal portion; and

the proximal portion and the distal portion extend into the interior of the storage bag.

12. A defibrillator comprising:
a port disposed on an exterior surface of the defibrillator and configured to receive a connector of an accessory of the defibrillator;
a port guard partially surrounding the port and protruding from the exterior surface of the defibrillator; and
a storage bag coupled to a portion of the defibrillator, the storage bag being openable and closable and comprising:
an interior configured to store the accessory; and
an opening defined in a portion of the storage bag, the port guard disposed within the opening and extending into the interior of the storage bag, and the opening configured to allow the accessory to be coupled to the port while the accessory is stored within the interior of the storage bag and while the storage bag is closed.

13. The defibrillator of claim 12 , wherein the port guard surrounds the port along three sides of the port.

14. The defibrillator of claim 12 , wherein the port guard comprises:
a proximal portion made of a first material; and
a distal portion made of a second material different than the first material.

15. The defibrillator of claim 12 , wherein the port is an electrocardiogram (ECG) port, and wherein the accessory is an ECG sensor.

16. The defibrillator of claim 12 , wherein the port guard comprises an annular-shaped protrusion that extends a distance from the exterior surface of the defibrillator.

17. The defibrillator of claim 12 , wherein the port guard further comprises a tab protruding into a slot defined in the exterior surface of the defibrillator.

18. The defibrillator of claim 12 , wherein the port guard further comprises a hollow post configured to receive a fastener to releasably couple the port guard to the defibrillator.

19. The defibrillator of claim 16 , wherein:
the port guard further comprises a channel defined in a side of the annular-shaped protrusion to guide a cable of the accessory when the connector is coupled to the port; and
the annular-shaped protrusion extends into the interior of the storage bag.

20. The defibrillator of claim 19 , wherein:
the annular-shaped protrusion comprises:
a proximal portion having an annular shape with a first portion of the channel defined in a side of the proximal portion; and
a distal portion disposed on the proximal portion and configured to protrude from the proximal portion, the distal portion having the annular shape with a second portion of the channel defined in a side of the distal portion; and

the proximal portion and the distal portion extend into the interior of the storage bag.

21. The defibrillator of claim 12 , wherein:
the port guard comprises:
a proximal portion having an annular shape with a first portion of a channel defined in a side of the proximal portion to guide a cable of the accessory when the connector is coupled to the port; and
a distal portion disposed on the proximal portion and configured to protrude from the proximal portion, the distal portion having the annular shape with a second portion of the channel defined in a side of the distal portion; and

the proximal portion and the distal portion extend into the interior of the storage bag.

Assignees

• Physio Control Inc

Inventors

• Alviar Christopher G
• Brummett Jeremy Edward
• Egbert Christopher William
• Icingir Deniz
• Mynhier Sarah
• Wong Jeremy
• Clark Neal Stanley
• Curtin Barry D
• Gudapati Suneethi
• Johnson Bethany J
• Mckissack Marc
• Pahlmeyer Marie
• Suwandana Brigitta M

Classifications

• A61N1/3968 Primary

  Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings (A61N1/375 takes precedence) · CPC title

• A61B5/273

  Connection of cords, cables or leads to electrodes · CPC title

• A61B5/33

  specially adapted for cooperation with other devices · CPC title

• H01R13/631

  for engagement only · CPC title

• H01R24/76 Primary

  with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall · CPC title