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Medical pumping apparatus

US5396896A · kind A · utility

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36Claims
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Filing dateMay 15, 1991
Grant dateMar 14, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/925
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to a medical pumping apparatus which utilizes a neural network. The medical pumping apparatus continuously and automatically monitors fill status of the venous plexus and flow rate from the venous plexus and continuously and automatically controls the pressure and cycle rate of a pump capable of cyclically applying pressure to a part of the human body for the purpose of maximizing blood transfer therein.

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