Expandable liquid infusion device
US5616127A · kind A · utility
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23Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/141
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention is directed to a temperature activated infusion device for delivering a specific quantity of medication to a recipient patent. The delivery is accomplished by the use of a sealed pouch or container of an temperature expandable fluid which applies pressure to a adjacent second pouch or container of liquid medication. A medication delivery pressure regulator and fluid metering valve associated with the output of the liquid medication from the pouch or container insure proper pressure and volume of medication to the recipient patient.
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