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Intravenous pump chamber
Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
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Filing: 1979-04-30
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 1999-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A disposable intravenous pump chamber cassette for an intravenous administration set which provides a fast yet fluid tight connection for a diaphragm portion to the pump chamber housing. The pump chamber is specifically constructed to be utilized in conjunction with a peristaltic-type pump having three contact members wherein the outer contact members serve as valves and the central contact member as a pumping member.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert F. Bujan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/142; A61M5/14212; A61M5/14224; F; F04; F04B; F04B43/00; F04B43/0009; F04B43/0054
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
An intravenous pump chamber for an intravenous pump of the peristaltic type having three contact members with outer contact members programmed to constitute valve members and the central member a pumping member comprising: a pump chamber defined by a rigid housing member presenting a central cavity portion; tubular portions extending from said pump chamber in a fluid communication with said cavity; a length of intravenous tubing secured to each tubular portion, said tubing presenting a contact surface and being capable of total collapse by one of said two outer contact members; a diaphragm member positioned over said cavity and contacting said pump chamber adjacent said cavity portion; and combined mechanical and sealing means operatively associated with said diaphragm member and said housing to retain said diaphragm in a taut manner over said cavity portion, said mechanical means providing an initial and subsequent stretching of said diaphragm member independently of said sealing means. pg,11
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
An intravenous pump chamber for an intravenous pump of the peristaltic type having three contact members with outer contact members programmed to constitute valve members and the central member a pumping member comprising: a pump chamber defined by a rigid housing member presenting a central cavity portion; tubular portions extending from said pump chamber in a fluid communication with said cavity; a length of intravenous tubing secured to each tubular portion, said tubing presenting a contact surface and being capable of total collapse by one of said two outer contact members; a diaphragm member positioned over said cavity and contacting said pump chamber adjacent said cavity portion; and combined mechanical and sealing means operatively associated with said diaphragm member and said housing to retain said diaphragm in a taut manner over said cavity portion, said mechanical means providing an initial and subsequent stretching of said diaphragm member independently of said sealing means. pg,11
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The intravenous pump chamber as defined in claim 1 wherein said pump chamber is defined by a base member having at least one generally flat side and said diaphragm member is defined by a flexible sleeve which is constructed and arranged to be positioned over said base member in a stretched manner and to be sealed thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The intravenous pump chamber as defined in claim 2 wherein said flexible sleeve is composed of a rubber, silastic or polymeric plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The intravenous pump chamber as defined in claim 2 wherein said base member is substantially rectangular in configuration having opposing sides and said cavity is defined by an opening extending through said base member from said opposing sides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The intravenous pump chamber as defined in claim 4 wherein said tubular portions are positioned at opposing ends of said base member, said opening is substantially circular in configuration and said base member is in two sections with semicircular cavity sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The intravenous pump chamber as defined in claim 1 wherein said pump chamber is defined by a generally annular member with a floor portion, said diaphragm is substantially circular and said combined mechanical and sealing means is defined by a sealing ring for mechanically securing said diaphragm member to said annular member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The intravenous pump chamber as defined in claim 6 wherein said annular member and said sealing ring includes projections for engaging said diaphragm therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The intravenous pump chamber as defined in claim 7 wherein said annular member includes a flange portion with one of said projections for sealing contact against said sealing ring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The intravenous pump chamber as defined in claim 8 wherein said tubular portions are defined by two tubular portions which are oppositely disposed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
149 words
A combined intravenous administration set and pump cassette comprising: a pump chamber defined by a rigid housing member presenting a central cavity portion; two tubular portions extending from said pump chamber and in fluid communication with said cavity; a length of intravenous tubing secured to each tubular portion, said tubing presenting a contact surface and being capable of total collapse by a contact member; a diaphragm member positioned over said cavity and contacting said pump chamber adjacent said cavity portion; combined mechanical and sealing means operatively associated with said diaphragm member and said housing to retain said diaphragm in a taut manner over said cavity portion, said mechanical means providing a stretching of said diaphragm member independently of said sealing means; a drip chamber interconnected to one of said lengths of intravenous tubing; and a fluid control clamp and needle adapter interconnected to the other length of intravenous tubing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
149 words
A combined intravenous administration set and pump cassette comprising: a pump chamber defined by a rigid housing member presenting a central cavity portion; two tubular portions extending from said pump chamber and in fluid communication with said cavity; a length of intravenous tubing secured to each tubular portion, said tubing presenting a contact surface and being capable of total collapse by a contact member; a diaphragm member positioned over said cavity and contacting said pump chamber adjacent said cavity portion; combined mechanical and sealing means operatively associated with said diaphragm member and said housing to retain said diaphragm in a taut manner over said cavity portion, said mechanical means providing a stretching of said diaphragm member independently of said sealing means; a drip chamber interconnected to one of said lengths of intravenous tubing; and a fluid control clamp and needle adapter interconnected to the other length of intravenous tubing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combined intravenous administration set and pump cassette as defined in claim 10 wherein said pump chamber is defined by a generally annular member with a floor portion, said diaphragm is substantially circular and said combined mechanical and sealing means is defined by a sealing ring for mechanically securing said diaphragm to said annular member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
61 words
The combined intravenous administration set and pump cassette as defined in claim 11 wherein said pump chamber is defined by a base member having at least one generally flat side and said diaphragm member is defined by a flexible sleeve which is constructed and arranged to be positioned over said base member in a stretched manner and to be sealed thereto.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combined intravenous administration set and pump cassette as defined in claim 12 wherein said base member is substantially rectangular in configuration having opposing sides and said cavity is defined by an opening extending through said base member from said opposing sides.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combined intravenous administration set and pump cassette as defined in claim 13 wherein said tubular portions are positioned at opposing ends of said base member, said opening is substantially circular in configuration and said base member is originally formed in two sections with semicircular cavity sections.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-09-21 | 1985-03-23 | 1985-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-21 | 1989-03-23 | 1989-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-21 | 1993-03-23 | 1993-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |