Patent ID: 8086306
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: A61N,H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An automatic external defibrillator which is packaged for automated setup prior to use in a cardiac emergency comprising: an automatic external defibrillator electronic unit including high voltage circuitry and a battery compartment having an electrical contact for connection to a battery; a battery, located in the battery compartment, and having a battery terminal; and a disposable circuit interrupter, located in the circuit between the battery terminal and the electrical contact when the automatic external defibrillator is packaged prior to use, which breaks the electrical circuit between the battery terminal and the electrical contact until a user puts the automatic external defibrillator into service, wherein the electronic unit is activated by the removal of the disposable circuit interrupter to perform an automated setup process of the automatic external defibrillator which readies the automatic external defibrillator for use prior to a cardiac emergency.