Infusion pump alignment features for vertically-orientated IV tubes
US12220555B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2206/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Infusion pump alignment features for vertically-oriented IV tubes are disclosed. In an example, an infusion pump housing includes a tube channel having a radial curvature for bending an IV tube from a horizontal orientation to a vertical orientation when the infusion pump is positioned for operation. The housing also includes a hood having a first side and a second side that are divided by the tube channel. The infusion pump has a door that is connected to the housing for enclosing the tube channel and the hood. The door includes a cavity having dimensions to receive the hood when the door is in a closed position. The hood is configured to engage the cavity to prevent the door from closing if the IV tube is not positioned along the tube channel.
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