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Devices, systems, and methods for detecting fluid flow

US12357156B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2020
Grant dateJul 15, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00022
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device may comprise a plurality of prongs, each of the prongs having a sensor configured to detect a flow of fluid; and a sleeve disposed radially outward of the plurality of prongs. The sleeve may be configured to move proximally and distally relative to the plurality of prongs to transition the plurality of prongs from a contracted configuration to an expanded configuration.

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