Capacitor-based gas detection in an intravenous fluid delivery system
US7377148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3386
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An air or gas bubble detection system detects the presence of liquid in intravenous (IV) tubing. By detecting the presence of liquid rather than gas, false alarms due to micro bubbles or small air gaps between the sensor and the tubing are avoided.
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