Syringe pump control systems using a light sensor
US7442186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/14244
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Sensors are described that may be provided in a medication pump. A light sensor may be provided that detects if a cartridge is present in a cartridge chamber. A medication cartridge includes an opaque area at its open end for use with the light sensor.
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