US4382753A
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Nonpulsating IV pump and disposable pump chamber
Assignee: Graseby Medical Ltd
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Filing: 1980-09-10
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Granted: 1983-05-10
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Expires: 2000-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A small, accurate, reliable and economical pump which is particularly useful in intravenous (IV) feeding includes a disposable pump chamber and a pump housing. The disposable pump chamber has an inlet, an outlet, and first and second flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chambers. First and second cylinders in the pump housing are positioned to receive the first and second flexible rolling diaphragms of the disposable pump chamber. First and second pistons are movable in the first and second cylinders, respectively. In addition, first and second valves are provided in the pump housing. The first valve controls fluid flow between the inlet and the first flexible rolling diaphragm pump chamber, while the second valve controls fluid flow between the first flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber and the second flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber. A motor and cam shaft drive the first and second pistons and the first and second valves. The first and second valves are controlled so that one valve is closed at all times, thereby providing fail safe operation of the pump.
Inventors
- 👤 G. Kent Archibald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:47
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04B; F04B43/00; F04B43/08; F04B43/082; A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/142; A61M5/14212; A61M5/14224; A61M5/168; A61M5/16831; A61M5/16854; A61M5/36; A61M5/365; F04B43/02; F04B43/021; F04B7/00; F04B9/00; F04B9/02; F04B9/04; F04B9/042; A61M2205/00; A61M2205/33; A61M2205/3331; A61M2205/3355
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
For use in a pump having a pump housing, a first cylinder in the housing, a first piston movable in the first cylinder, first valve means for controlling fluid flow, and drive means for driving the first piston, an integral disposable pump chamber comprising: an inlet, an outlet, a sealed main fluid flow passage between the inlet and outlet, the main fluid flow passage including a sealed first rolling diaphragm pumping chamber which is positioned in the first cylinder when the disposable pump chamber is positioned in the pump housing; wherein fluid is pumped from the inlet to the outlet without contacting the pump housing, the first cylinder, the first piston, the first valve means or the drive means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
For use in a pump having a pump housing, a first cylinder in the housing, a first piston movable in the first cylinder, first valve means for controlling fluid flow, and drive means for driving the first piston, an integral disposable pump chamber comprising: an inlet, an outlet, a sealed main fluid flow passage between the inlet and outlet, the main fluid flow passage including a sealed first rolling diaphragm pumping chamber which is positioned in the first cylinder when the disposable pump chamber is positioned in the pump housing; wherein fluid is pumped from the inlet to the outlet without contacting the pump housing, the first cylinder, the first piston, the first valve means or the drive means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the pump includes a second cylinder in the housing, a second piston movable in the second cylinder, and wherein the drive means also drives the second piston in the second cylinder, and wherein the main fluid flow passage of the disposable pump chamber includes a sealed second flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber positioned between the first flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber and the outlet, the second flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber being positioned in the second cylinder when the disposable pump chamber is positioned in the pump housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the pump further includes a third cylinder in the housing and a third piston movable in the third cylinder, and wherein the main fluid flow passage of the disposable pump chamber further includes a sealed third flexible rolling diaphragm chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 1 and further comprising: inlet and outlet tubing connected to the disposable pump chamber and the inlet and the outlet, respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
159 words
An integral disposable pumping chamber through which fluid is pumped from an inlet to an outlet, the integral disposable pumping chamber comprising a first portion of flexible plastic material and a second portion forming a sealed main flow passage therebetween which extends between the inlet and the outlet and a flange generally surrounding the main flow passage, wherein the sealed main flow passage includes a first flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber and a second flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber, wherein the second flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber is positioned between the first flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber and the outlet, wherein the first portion of flexible plastic material has a first flexible rolling diaphragm extending outward from the flange to form a portion of the first flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber, and wherein the first portion has a second flexible rolling diaphragm extending outward from the flange to form a portion of the second flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
159 words
An integral disposable pumping chamber through which fluid is pumped from an inlet to an outlet, the integral disposable pumping chamber comprising a first portion of flexible plastic material and a second portion forming a sealed main flow passage therebetween which extends between the inlet and the outlet and a flange generally surrounding the main flow passage, wherein the sealed main flow passage includes a first flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber and a second flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber, wherein the second flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber is positioned between the first flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber and the outlet, wherein the first portion of flexible plastic material has a first flexible rolling diaphragm extending outward from the flange to form a portion of the first flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber, and wherein the first portion has a second flexible rolling diaphragm extending outward from the flange to form a portion of the second flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein the main flow passage has a first flexible flow constricting section between the inlet and the first flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber and has a second flexible flow constricting section between the first and second flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chambers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein the main flow passage includes a third flexible rolling diaphragm chamber between the second flexible rolling diaphragm pumping chamber and the outlet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention of claim 5 and further comprising inlet tubing having an end sealed between the first and second portions at the inlet of the integral disposable pump chamber, and outlet tubing having an end sealed between the first and second portions at the outlet of the integral disposable pump chamber.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-05-09 | 1986-11-08 | 1987-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-09 | 1990-11-08 | 1991-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-09 | 1994-11-08 | 1995-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |