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Systems having fixed and variable flow rate control mechanisms

US5014750A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 1989
Grant dateMay 14, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/0244
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides a flow control system well suited for use in intravenous fluid delivery systems comprising a flow restrictor wafer having one or more flow limiting flow restrictor paths formed thereon. The system provides fixed flow rate control. The system also provides means for selectively orienting at least two flow restrictor paths relative to the main fluid passage to varying the flow rate.

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