Automatic air management system
US10687720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0687
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A powered or automatic air management system for measuring pressure from an air pressure catheter located within a patient. Powered pumps are included in a remote pump assembly to automatically adjust the air volume to a desired level. A pressure transducer assembly is located at the bed of the patient and is connected to an air catheter, and a separate pump assembly is fixed to an IV pole away from the patient and connected to a pressure monitor to display the pressure readings. By locating the pressure transducer to a location relatively close to the connection point of the catheter, more accurate pressure readings can be achieved.
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