Medical inflation systems and methods

US11160958B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Kenneth Sykes · Conway, US
• Gregory R. McArthur · Sandy, US
• Richard P. Jenkins · Kennett Square, US
• David M. Butts · Riverton, US
• Steven Weir · Petaluma, US
• Jon Davis · Sandy, US
• John William Hall · North Salt Lake, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 23, 2018
• Grant date: Nov 2, 2021
• Expiry date: Jul 20, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/3334
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Devices used to pressurize, depressurize, or otherwise displace fluid are disclosed. The devices may be configured to displace fluid in order to inflate or deflate a medical device, such as a balloon. The devices further include a crank member for providing a mechanical advantage when pressurizing or otherwise displacing fluid.