Pneumatically actuated integrated life support system
US6929777B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S261/28
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluid pump used to circulate and oxygenate blood, the fluid pump having an electrical or pneumatic motor having a motor shaft, a gas exchange assembly connected to one end of the motor shaft, and a hollow venturi that defines a venturi inlet opening, a venturi exhaust opening, and a venturi suction opening, wherein the venturi suction opening is fluidly connected to the gas exchange assembly to aspirate carbon dioxide rich gas.
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