Fluid containers and systems and methods for detecting a fluid level therein
US10219981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3592
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Fluid containers having a volume marking(s) and conductive element(s) disposed at the volume marking(s) and a common conductive element are provided. For example, the fluid container has a wall forming the volume. The conductive element(s) and the common conductive element have a portion disposed within the volume and a portion external to the volume. The container further has a RFID tag, where the conductive element(s) and the common conductive element are connected thereto via respective conductive wires. A fluid detection system having the fluid containers is also provided. The system comprises one or more containers and a patient site monitor having a RF reader that interrogates the RFID tag at a preset interval. Responsive to the signal, the tag supplies a predetermined current to the conductive element and the common conductive element and detects a voltage and generates an alert based on the same.
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