Adaptive accuracy for enteral feeding pump
US8277196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B43/1276
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pumping apparatus for use with a pump set to deliver fluid through the pump set includes a housing capable of receiving at least a portion of the pump set. A pumping device is moveably mounted in the housing and includes a motor that turns independently from movement of the pumping device when activated. The pumping device contacting the pump set when the pump set is received by the housing so the pumping device acts on the pump set to produce fluid flow in the pump set upon activation of the motor.
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