US4214237A
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Electrical indicator means for indicating the correct position of a casette in flow controlling
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1979-02-21
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Granted: 1980-07-22
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Expires: 1999-02-21
Abstract
Abstract Flow controlling apparatus for the administration of parenteral solutions or the like includes a casette in a controller member adapted to receive and hold the casette. In accordance with this invention, means are provided for indicating the correct position of the casette in the controller member.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas Zissimopoulos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/168; A61M5/16804; A61M5/16809; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8158; Y10T137/8225; Y10T137/8242
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
In flow controlling apparatus including a separate casette defining a liquid flow path, and a controller adapted to receive and hold said casette, the improvement comprising, in combination: means for indicating the correct positioning of the casette in the controller, said means comprising: a rotationally movable member, movable in a manner relating to the position of the casette, and a bearing member, one of said members defining a projection adapted to bear against the other member; an electrical switch adapted to be opened and closed by one of said members; a recess defined in the member which does not carry the projection, said recess being adapted to receive the projection in the position of the rotationally movable member when the casette is correctly positioned in the controller; and alarm means operated by said switch, whereby said switch is closed to operate said alarm means when the projection of the movable member is spaced from said recess, and said switch is open when said projection is positioned in the recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
In flow controlling apparatus including a separate casette defining a liquid flow path, and a controller adapted to receive and hold said casette, the improvement comprising, in combination: means for indicating the correct positioning of the casette in the controller, said means comprising: a rotationally movable member, movable in a manner relating to the position of the casette, and a bearing member, one of said members defining a projection adapted to bear against the other member; an electrical switch adapted to be opened and closed by one of said members; a recess defined in the member which does not carry the projection, said recess being adapted to receive the projection in the position of the rotationally movable member when the casette is correctly positioned in the controller; and alarm means operated by said switch, whereby said switch is closed to operate said alarm means when the projection of the movable member is spaced from said recess, and said switch is open when said projection is positioned in the recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said casette is moved into its correct position by a rotatable crank, said rotationally movable member comprising a disc carried by said crank and defining said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which said projection is an integral part of said bearing member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The apparatus of claim 3 in which said switch defines terminals which are connected in parallel in a circuit with a transistor modulating a pulsing signal as a low battery voltage indicator, said circuit including said alarm means, whereby said alarm means operates in pulsed manner upon sensing of a low battery, and said alarm operates continuously when said movable member is out of the position of correct casette emplacement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which said bearing member is a flexible, flat spring member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The flow controlling apparatus of claim 1 which is adapted for use with a flow controller for the delivery of parenteral solution to a patient.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-07-22 | 1984-01-21 | 1984-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-22 | 1988-01-21 | 1988-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-22 | 1992-01-21 | 1992-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |