Fluid delivery control and monitoring apparatus for a medication infusion system
CA 1324935 C · Owner: Pacesetter Infusion, Ltd. A California Limited Partnership D/B/A As Minimed Technologies · Inventors: Slate, John B.; Henke, James L.
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Abstract of the Disclosure A fluid delivery monitoring and control apparatus for use in a medication infusion system is designed for use with a disposable fluid pathway that incorporates a sterile cassette containing pumping elements and sensor interfaces. The apparatus comprises a multi-segment drive mechanism controller, and monitoring system. Fluid pumping is accomplished by controlling DC motors in the drive mechanism, each of which is coupled to two valves and a reciprocating piston for an individual pumping channel in the cassette. The motor is geared down to provide an appropriate maximum speed and torque. A cam sequentially actuates an inlet valve, piston, and an outlet valve in the …
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- Granted December 7, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 7, 2010.
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