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Syringe pump control systems using a light sensor

US7442186B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2005
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 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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