| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| D363348 |
Elastomeric syringe actuator |
October 17, 1995 |
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| D357735 |
Valve for filling an IV solution bag |
April 25, 1995 |
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| D321559 |
Infusion pump cartridge |
November 12, 1991 |
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| D317164 |
Pump tube mount |
May 28, 1991 |
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| 7455072 |
Device for selectively regulating the flow rate of a fluid |
November 25, 2008 |
| A device for regulating the flow rate of a fluid includes a housing containing a plurality of flow conduits fluidly connecting an inlet and an outlet, each of the flow conduits comprising a flow control tube (310, 312, 314) and a resiliently compressive occlusion tube (316, 318, 320), |
| 7452353 |
Catheter for uniform delivery of medication |
November 18, 2008 |
| A catheter is provided for uniform distribution of fluid medication within an anatomical region. One embodiment of the catheter is comprised of an elongated, proximal tube defining a lumen and an elongated, distal tube having a closed end. The distal tube is constructed from a bio-absorb |
| 7438711 |
Catheter for uniform delivery of medication |
October 21, 2008 |
| The present invention provides a catheter for the delivery of fluid medication across an anatomical region. In accordance with one embodiment, the catheter comprises an elongated tube with a plurality of exit holes along an infusion section of the catheter, and an elongated flexible |
| 7337922 |
Platen pump |
March 4, 2008 |
| An infusion pump for expelling a fluid from a collapsible fluid reservoir to a patient. The pump includes a housing having a chamber therein for receiving the fluid reservoir. A first wall is provided on the housing for contacting the fluid reservoir, and a second wall is movable from a |
| 7322961 |
Seal assembly for elastomeric infusion pump |
January 29, 2008 |
| An infusion apparatus including a support member and an elastic sleeve surrounding the support member to define a fluid reservoir therebetween. The sleeve is expandable in a radial direction when the infusion apparatus is loaded with a fluid, such as a pain medication, and exerts a p |
| 7153289 |
Remotely programmable infusion system |
December 26, 2006 |
| A remotely programmable infusion system. The remotely programmable infusion system comprises a memory for storing a programmable protocol and a remote communication port for sending a voice signal to a remote touch-tone transceiver and for receiving a remote programming signal from t |
| 7114520 |
Pressure regulator |
October 3, 2006 |
| A variable device for regulating the outlet pressure of a fluid from a valve body, includes a pressure-sensing chamber having a wall formed by a resilient self-restoring diaphragm which is responsive to pressure in the chamber. A valve element connected to the diaphragm controls flow int |
| 7100771 |
Pain management kit for administration of medication |
September 5, 2006 |
| A pain management kit for the administration of medication and a related method of use is disclosed. The pain management kit includes the primary medical supplies for performing a continuous nerve block procedure, preferably in a single, sterile container. Specifically, the kit may c |
| 7004923 |
Catheter for uniform delivery of medication |
February 28, 2006 |
| The present invention provides a catheter for the delivery of fluid medication across an anatomical region. In accordance with one embodiment, the catheter comprises an elongated tube with a plurality of exit holes along an infusion section of the catheter, and an elongated flexible |
| 6981967 |
Large volume bolus device and method |
January 3, 2006 |
| A device and method for the infusion of medicinal fluid at a controlled flow rate to a wound site or the blood stream of a patient is disclosed. A pump delivers fluid under pressure from a fluid source through a continuous and substantially constant flow path and through a supplement |
| 6938642 |
Pressure regulator |
September 6, 2005 |
| A variable device for regulating the outlet pressure of a fluid from a valve body, includes a pressure-sensing chamber having a wall formed by a resilient self-restoring diaphragm which is responsive to pressure in the chamber. A valve element connected to the diaphragm controls flow int |
| 6936035 |
Patient controlled drug administration device |
August 30, 2005 |
| A patient controlled liquid drug administration device comprises a reciprocating pump having an inlet connectable to a source of a pressurized liquid drug, and an outlet connectable to the patient. A clamp rotates between closed and open positions respectively blocking and enabling p |
| 6871759 |
Platen pump |
March 29, 2005 |
| Disclosed is an infusion pump for expelling a fluid from a collapsible fluid reservoir to a patient. The pump includes a housing having a chamber therein for receiving the fluid reservoir. A first wall is provided on the housing for contacting the fluid reservoir, and a second wall is mo |
| 6749586 |
Remotely programmable infusion system |
June 15, 2004 |
| A remotely programmable infusion system. The remotely programmable infusion system comprises a memory for storing a programmable protocol and a remote communication port for sending a voice signal to a remote touch-tone transceiver and for receiving a remote programming signal from the r |
| 6742992 |
Infusion device with disposable elements |
June 1, 2004 |
| An infusion device with a disposable administration set which is inexpensive to manufacture. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention the disposable administration set has a plurality of elongated cam followers connected to a plate assembly, wherein the cam followers are |
| 6626885 |
Method of fluid delivery and catheters for use with same |
September 30, 2003 |
| A pain management system for the infusion of drug to a wound site includes a guide needle placed within an introducer tubing. The needle and tubing are pierced through the patient's skin, after which the guide needle is withdrawn The infusion catheter is threaded through the introducer t |
| 6626329 |
Platen pump |
September 30, 2003 |
| Disclosed is an infusion pump for expelling a fluid from a collapsible fluid reservoir to a patient. The pump includes a housing having a chamber therein for receiving the fluid reservoir. A first wall is provided on the housing for contacting the fluid reservoir, and a second wall is mo |
| 6619308 |
Pressure regulator |
September 16, 2003 |
| A variable device for regulating the outlet pressure of a fluid from a valve body, includes a pressure-sensing chamber having a wall formed by a resilient self-restoring diaphragm which is responsive to pressure in the chamber. A valve element connected to the diaphragm controls flow int |
| 6371937 |
Manometer infusion apparatus |
April 16, 2002 |
| A manometer for measuring the hydrodynamic pressure of fluids parenterally administered to a patient is disclosed. The manometer includes a transparent housing that has a passage that accommodates continuous flow of fluid. A pressure-measuring chamber is formed in the housing with one |
| 6358239 |
Platen pump |
March 19, 2002 |
| Disclosed is an infusion pump for expelling a fluid from a collapsible fluid reservoir to a patient. The pump includes a housing having a chamber therein for receiving the fluid reservoir. A first wall is provided on the housing for contacting the fluid reservoir, and a second wall is mo |
| 6350253 |
Catheter for uniform delivery of medication |
February 26, 2002 |
| The present invention provides a catheter for the delivery of fluid medication across an anatomical region. In accordance with some embodiments, the catheter includes an elongated tubular member made of a porous membrane. The porous membrane is configured so that a fluid introduced i |
| 6273117 |
Pressure regulator |
August 14, 2001 |
| A device for regulating the outlet pressure of a fluid from a valve body, includes a pressure-sensing chamber having a wall formed by a resilient self-restoring diaphragm which is responsive to pressure in the chamber. A valve element connected to the diaphragm controls flow into the cha |
| 6019747 |
Spring-actuated infusion syringe |
February 1, 2000 |
| A spring-actuated infusion syringe includes a housing having an open distal end, with a spring-loaded piston disposed for axial translation in the housing. The piston is biased toward the distal end of the housing. The syringe also includes a barrel for containing a liquid medicament, th |
| 5911716 |
Platen pump |
June 15, 1999 |
| An infusion pump formed by a fluid containing shell and a pressurizing shell. A conical helical spring is attached within the pressurizing shell. A circular fluid bag with an outlet tube is placed within the fluid containing shell. The bottom of the fluid containing shell is contoured to |
| 5906597 |
Patient-controlled drug administration device |
May 25, 1999 |
| A PCA device includes a fluid conduit having an upstream portion and a downstream portion, a first flow-restricting orifice in the upstream portion, a second flow-restricting orifice in the downstream portion, a pressure-responsive check valve in the downstream portion in parallel with |
| 5871465 |
Remotely programmable infusion system |
February 16, 1999 |
| A remotely programmable infusion system. The remotely programmable infusion system comprises a memory for storing a programmable protocol and a remote communication port for sending a voice signal to a remote touch-tone transceiver and for receiving a remote programming signal from the r |
| 5800405 |
Syringe actuation device |
September 1, 1998 |
| A syringe actuation device includes a housing containing a spring-biased piston that applies an actuation force to a syringe plunger inserted into the housing. A pivoting mechanism causes the piston to pivot with respect to the longitudinal axis of the housing as the piston moves along t |
| 5665070 |
Infusion pump with magnetic bag compression |
September 9, 1997 |
| An infusion pump for providing a pressurized liquid flow from a collapsible, deformable reservoir bag includes a magnetically actuated pressurizing member that applies a pressure to the bag in response to the force of magnetic attraction applied by a magnet. In several embodiments, a |
| 5643213 |
Elastomeric syringe actuation device |
July 1, 1997 |
| A syringe actuation device comprises an elastomeric element that is removably attachable to the outlet tip of a syringe, and to a grip member that allows the elastomeric element to be pulled distally along the syringe barrel to seat against the distal end of the syringe plunger. In f |
| 5558650 |
Elastomeric syringe actuation device |
September 24, 1996 |
| A syringe actuation device comprises an elastomeric element that is removably attachable to the outlet tip of a syringe, and to a grip member that allows the elastomeric element to be pulled along the syringe barrel, so as to seat against the distal end of the syringe plunger. In first a |
| 5458578 |
Infusion pump tube |
October 17, 1995 |
| A fluid administration set with an infusion pump tube having indentations near its ends within its inner cylindrical wall. The indentations are preferably V-shaped annular grooves. Each groove engages an annular barb on a hollow fitting. The hollow fittings have base members for engaging |
| 5131816 |
Cartridge fed programmable ambulatory infusion pumps powered by DC electric motors |
July 21, 1992 |
| A cartridge fed infusion pump containing a plurality of linear peristaltic pumps. Each pump is powered by a direct current motor. The motor has a shaft which rotates to perform a pump cycle. A position encoder mounted on the shaft is used to determine when the shaft has reached the stop |
| 5011378 |
Pump tube mount and cartridge for infusion pump |
April 30, 1991 |
| An infustion pump fluid source cartridge having a pump interface portion and a fluid source portion. The top edge of the cartridge is bevelled in the fluid source portion to permit bending of the fluid source portion to securely position the pump interface portion against the pump withou |
| 4950255 |
Catheter connector and clamp |
August 21, 1990 |
| A combination catheter connector and clamp provided with an interlocking hook and post for locking two connector parts together. A manifold separates the lumens of a multilumen catheter into separate arms which can be closed or opened by a pushbutton clamp. A silicone block is used b |
| 4950245 |
Multiple fluid cartridge and pump |
August 21, 1990 |
| A pump housing which contains a plurality of linear peristaltic pumps and receives a fluid source cartridge. The cartridge is provided with retaining knobs for engaging retaining holes in the front end of the pump housing. A cartridge further contains a tab at its rear end for engaging a |
| 4759527 |
Infusion pump valve |
July 26, 1988 |
| An infusion pump is disclosed in which a canister of compressed gas is regulated to provide a continuous source of pressure to one or more compressible fluid sources. Valves on the outlets of the sources prevent fluid from escaping except when the valves are opened. The valves are op |
| 4741736 |
Programmable infusion pump |
May 3, 1988 |
| A cartridge, a control system and an infusion pump provide an infusion system. The cartridge contains one or more flexible compartments and pressure roller for squeezing fluid from the compartments. When there is a plurality of fluid compartments in the cartridge, a multilumen connector |
| 4701159 |
Multilumen catheter set |
October 20, 1987 |
| A subcutaneous catheter set is disclosed in which a multilumen catheter tube has a tissue cuff connected about its outer circumference. A lock adapter has a plurality of conduits in communication with the lumens of the multilumen catheter tube. A complementary lock adapter is connected t |
| 4695273 |
Multiple needle holder and subcutaneous multiple channel infusion port |
September 22, 1987 |
| A multiple needle holder and multiple channel subcutaneous infusion port are disclosed. The multiple needle holder carries a plurality of needles which are each in separate fluid communication with a lumen of a plurality of lumens in a multilumen catheter. The multiple infusion port incl |
| 4687475 |
Method for sequential intravenous infusion of multiple fluids |
August 18, 1987 |
| A method of sequential intravenous infusion of a plurality of fluid solutions is disclosed in which a spacer solution is administered alternately with the fluid solutions to prevent the fluid solutions from substantially mixing with one another. |
| 4666430 |
Infusion pump |
May 19, 1987 |
| An infusion pump is disclosed in which a canister of compressed gas is regulated to provide a continuous source of pressure to one or more compressible fluid sources. Valves on the outlets of the sources prevent fluid from escaping except when the valves are opened. The valves are op |
| 4604093 |
Apparatus and method for administering multiple fluid infusions |
August 5, 1986 |
| A valve is disclosed which includes a hollow cylindrical housing having a plurality of input sites and a rotary core member having an output pasageway. The input sites which are not in communication with the output passageway are sealed. The valve may also include a primary input site |
| 4581012 |
Multilumen catheter set |
April 8, 1986 |
| A subcutaneously tunneled catheter set is disclosed in which a first multilumen catheter is connected to a second reinforced multilumen catheter. A tissue cuff is located near the connection between the two catheter tubes. The disclosure includes a multilumen connector made from a ho |
