Infusion pump drive with compression spring
US10556059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8212
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An infusion pump drive and its methods of use are disclosed. In one embodiment, the infusion pump drive may include a transmission component and a spring in line with the transmission component. Displacing the transmission component may compress the spring to apply a force causing fluid to dispense from an associated reservoir. Depending on the particular embodiment, the transmission component may either be displaced continuously or displaced multiple times to dispense fluid from the reservoir.
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