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Medical pumping apparatus

US5671751A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 1995
Grant dateSep 30, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2015

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. 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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