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Self-driven pump device

US5135500A · kind A · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 31, 1989
Grant dateAug 4, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/14513
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for delivering fluid with a relatively constant, controlled rate of flow comprises a vacuum power means, a fluid storage means in axial alignment with the vacuum power means and a plunger means carried by the vacuum power means and in axial communication with the fluid storage means. The plunger means is driven by a vacuum which collapses under atmospheric pressure, and as it is driven it effects delivery of the fluid from the fluid storage means.

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