#$%^&*AU2017202260A120170427.pdf#####ABSTRACT s A resuscitation device (3) for automatic compression of a victims chest using a compression belt (64L) which exerts force evenly over the entire thoracic cavity. The belt (64L) is constricted and relaxed through a motorized spool assembly that repeatedly tightens the belt (64L) and relaxes the belt (64L) to provide repeated and rapid chest compression. 2491593 I:LKM