Physio-control, Inc.

Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc.

Kelly JoAnn Locke

Shawn Robert Bertagnole

Richard C Nova

D Craig Edwards

Kevin Kelly Covey

Mark B Gausman

Alex Otman

Richard J Cardin

Alejandro A Otman

A user interface method and apparatus is described for use with a defibrillator () such as an automated external defibrillator (AED). The user interface comprises a plurality of layered user interface components which become available to the operator of the defibrillator () as they become necessary or appropriate during the operation of the defibrillator () and treatment of the patient. In one embodiment, the layered user interface components comprise an on/off actuator (), a lid (), an electrode package () containing defibrillation electrodes (), and a shock key (), as well as accompanying visual and aural instructions for operating the defibrillator () and for treating the patient.

User interface method and apparatus for a medical device

A replaceable, stand-alone charging apparatus for insertion into a portable electronic device having an energy storage device and a rechargeable battery that supplies energy to the energy storage device is provided. The replaceable, stand-alone charging apparatus has a body and a battery charging device housed substantially with the body and operable to charge the rechargeable battery of the portable electrical device. The replaceable, stand-alone charging apparatus further has an electrical connector adapted for connection with a cooperative electrical connector coupled to the rechargeable battery of the portable electronic device. The electrical connector is in electrical communication with the battery charging device.

External charging pack and medical device with internal battery rechargable from external charging pack

The invention presents techniques for making the operation of an automated external defibrillator easier to understand for an operator. The automated external defibrillator includes defibrillation electrodes packaged in a sealed, easy-to-open pouch. Visual cues such as instructive pictures show the operator how to open the pouch, retrieve the defibrillation electrodes and correctly position the electrodes on a patient's chest.

Easy-to-use electrode and package

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Woodinville, WA, United States of America

Kelly JoAnn Locke