US4537058A
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Volume calibration syringe
Assignee: Sensormedics Corp
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Filing: 1982-07-06
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Granted: 1985-08-27
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Expires: 2002-07-06
Abstract
Abstract A calibration syringe for controllably delivering gas to a respiratory gas measuring instrument during the calibration thereof. In addition to the piston and cylinder arrangement used in prior syringes, the calibration syringe of the invention includes several improvements which enhance the accuracy and repeatability of the volume of gas delivered thereby. One improvement comprises a modified inlet-outlet design which assures a positive shutoff of the flow of gas at the end of an ejection stroke. A second improvement comprises the provision of a spring-loaded mechanism for automatically propelling the piston at any of several operator selectable rates. Finally, the calibration syringe of the invention includes a latching arrangement which assures that each ejection stroke begins from the same starting position and is initiated in a way that minimizes operator-related effects.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R. Luper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:17
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F25/00; G01F25/0084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
In a gas volume calibration syringe of the type including a housing having a central section and first and second end sections, a piston slidably mounted in the housing, a shaft attached to the piston and slidably mounted in the first end section, and a gas inlet aperture in the first end section, the improvement comprising: (a) means for establishing a predetermined first end position for the piston in the vicinity of the first end section, (b) separate inlet and outlet openings in the second end section, the contact between one surface of the piston and at least one of said openings defining a second end position for the piston, and (c) spring-loaded means for driving the piston between said first and second end positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a gas volume calibration syringe of the type including a housing having a central section and first and second end sections, a piston slidably mounted in the housing, a shaft attached to the piston and slidably mounted in the first end section, and a gas inlet aperture in the first end section, the improvement comprising: (a) means for establishing a predetermined first end position for the piston in the vicinity of the first end section, (b) separate inlet and outlet openings in the second end section, the contact between one surface of the piston and at least one of said openings defining a second end position for the piston, and (c) spring-loaded means for driving the piston between said first and second end positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The calibration syringe of claim 1 in which the first end piston position establishing means comprises a latch mechanism.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The calibration syringe of claim 2 in which the latch mechanism includes a manually operated release member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The calibration syringe of claim 2 including means for selectably restricting the rate of gas flow through said gas inlet aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The calibration syringe of claim 4 in which the restricting means comprises a plate having a plurality of holes which may be moved into alignment with said gas inlet aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The calibration syringe of claim 5 including a control member, for moving the restricting means, attached to the plate for mounting said latch mechanism.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The calibration syringe of claim 1 including means for controlling the size of said gas inlet aperture to limit the speed of movement of the piston.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The calibration syringe of claim 1 including means for selectably establishing a plurality of speeds for at least the ejection stroke of said piston.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a gas volume calibration syringe of the type including a housing having a central section and first and second end sections, a piston slidably mounted in the central section, and a shaft attached to the piston and slidably mounted in the first end section, the improvement comprising: (a) latching means for establishing a predetermined first end position for the piston in the vicinity of the first end section, said second end section serving to establish a predetermined second end position for the piston, (b) spring loaded means for driving the piston between its first and second end positions, and (c) a release member for controllably releasing said latching means and thereby initiating an ejection stroke of the piston, and wherein the second end section is fluidically connected to a gas measuring instrument and a source of calibration gas.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a gas volume calibration syringe of the type including a housing having a central section and first and second end sections, a piston slidably mounted in the central section, and a shaft attached to the piston and slidably mounted in the first end section, the improvement comprising: (a) latching means for establishing a predetermined first end position for the piston in the vicinity of the first end section, said second end section serving to establish a predetermined second end position for the piston, (b) spring loaded means for driving the piston between its first and second end positions, and (c) a release member for controllably releasing said latching means and thereby initiating an ejection stroke of the piston, and wherein the second end section is fluidically connected to a gas measuring instrument and a source of calibration gas.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The calibration syringe of claim 9 including a gas inlet aperture, and means for restricting the rate at which gas can flow through the gas inlet aperture to reduce the speed of the ejection stroke of the piston.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The calibration syringe of claim 10 in which the restricting means provides a plurality of selectable flow rates for the flow of gas through said gas inlet.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The calibration syringe of claim 10 in which the restricting means comprises a plate having a plurality of holes which may be moved into alignment with said gas inlet aperture.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The calibration syringe of claim 10 or 12 including a control member, rotatably mounted on the first end section, for moving the restricting means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The calibration syringe of claim 10 including a control member, for moving the restricting means, mounted on the first end section for supporting the latching means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The calibration syringe of claim 10 including a control member, for moving the restricting means, attached to the first end section for mounting the latching means and the restricting means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
The calibration syringe of claim 9 in which the latching means comprises a latching member and in which the shaft includes a latching groove adapted to engage the latching member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The calibration syringe of claim 16 in which the release member is adapted to disengage the latching member from said latching groove.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
110 words
A gas volume calibration syringe of the type including a housing having a central section and first and second end sections, a piston slidably mounted in the central section, a shaft attached to the piston and slidably mounted in the first end section, the improvement comprising: (a) a gas outlet in the second end section for connection to a gas analysis instrument, (b) a separate gas inlet in the second end section for connection to a source of calibration gas, and (c) means for selectably controlling the rate at which ambient air can flow into the syringe to occupy the space behind the trailing surface of the piston during ejection.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
110 words
A gas volume calibration syringe of the type including a housing having a central section and first and second end sections, a piston slidably mounted in the central section, a shaft attached to the piston and slidably mounted in the first end section, the improvement comprising: (a) a gas outlet in the second end section for connection to a gas analysis instrument, (b) a separate gas inlet in the second end section for connection to a source of calibration gas, and (c) means for selectably controlling the rate at which ambient air can flow into the syringe to occupy the space behind the trailing surface of the piston during ejection.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
32 words
The gas volume calibration syringe of claim 18 in which the flow of gas through said gas outlet is positively cut off when the piston reaches the end of an ejection stroke.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The gas volume calibration syringe of claim 18 or 19 including a check valve connected in series with said gas inlet.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
30 words
The gas volume calibration syringe of claim 18 including means for latching the piston in the vicinity of the second end section prior to the beginning of an ejection stroke.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
The gas volume calibration syringe of claim 18 including means for driving the piston during at least the ejection stroke thereof.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
90 words
A gas volume calibration syringe of the type including a central section and first and second end sections, a piston slidably mounted in the central section, a shaft attached to the pistion and slidably mounted in the first end section, the improvement comprising: (a) a gas inlet in the second end section connected to a gas analysis instrument, and (b) a separate gas inlet in the second end section connected to a source of calibration gas. (c) a means for driving the piston during at least the ejection stroke thereof.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
90 words
A gas volume calibration syringe of the type including a central section and first and second end sections, a piston slidably mounted in the central section, a shaft attached to the pistion and slidably mounted in the first end section, the improvement comprising: (a) a gas inlet in the second end section connected to a gas analysis instrument, and (b) a separate gas inlet in the second end section connected to a source of calibration gas. (c) a means for driving the piston during at least the ejection stroke thereof.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
94 words
A calibration syringe comprising a housing having a central section, a first and second end section, a piston slidably mounted in said central section, a shaft attached to said piston and slidably mounted in said first end section, a spring loaded means for moving said piston away from said first end section and towards said second end section, and a restriction means for controlling the rate of flow of gas into said housing between said first end section and said piston to provide a method for varying the speed of movement of said piston.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
94 words
A calibration syringe comprising a housing having a central section, a first and second end section, a piston slidably mounted in said central section, a shaft attached to said piston and slidably mounted in said first end section, a spring loaded means for moving said piston away from said first end section and towards said second end section, and a restriction means for controlling the rate of flow of gas into said housing between said first end section and said piston to provide a method for varying the speed of movement of said piston.
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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) | 1988-08-26 | 1989-02-25 | 1989-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-26 | 1993-02-25 | 1993-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-26 | 1997-02-25 | 1997-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |