Intravenous drip feed monitor
US4383252A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1980 |
| Grant date | May 10, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/13
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Intravenous monitor for monitoring drip rate being delivered to a patient from an intravenous solution container and visually displaying the drip rate on a digital readout of the monitor. The monitor includes an alarm for signaling deviations from predetermined adjustable maximum and minimum drip rates. The intravenous monitor includes a photocell reader sensor which positions around a drip chamber below the intravenous container and a horizontal support which maintains vertical orientation of the drip chamber.
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