Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
604132000 | Material impelled into body by contraction of expanded elastic material reservoir | 26 |
20090082727 | Credit Card Sized Injection Device - A mechanical operated injection device which has the size of a credit card. The very compact size is obtained by using a flexible reservoir ( | 03-26-2009 |
20090112163 | Fluid delivery device with variable force spring - A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as antibiotics, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from collapsible containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser includes a novel stored energy source that is provided in the form of a compressible-expandable member that functions to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from the apparatus reservoir. The apparatus further includes a novel fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solutions from the apparatus reservoir to the patient. | 04-30-2009 |
20090247950 | CONTINUOUS DRUG SOLUTION INFUSION DEVICE - A continuous drug solution infusion device is provided that is capable of administering a drug solution into a patient's body for a predetermined period of time substantially at a predetermined flow rate from the beginning to end of the drug solution infusion by suppressing the change in pressure from the beginning to end of the infusion. The continuous drug solution infusion device has at least two tubular members disposed in series along an infusion path for a drug solution and at least one expandable/contractible tubular member disposed between the tubular members. | 10-01-2009 |
20090281494 | Heat Sterilizable Ambulatory Infusion Devices - Ambulatory infusion devices with components that may be heat sterilized. | 11-12-2009 |
20090306593 | Mechanically operated liquid pump - The invention relates to a mechanically operated liquid pump ( | 12-10-2009 |
20100094218 | Special purpose fluid dispenser with pre-filled reservoir - A compact, nonelectric fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing beneficial agents such as propofol and dexmedetomidine hydrochloride to patients. The dispenser includes a fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solution to the patient and embodies a collapsible, pre-filled drug container that contains the beneficial agents to be delivered to the patient. The unit-dose fluid dispenser of the invention is presented in a sterile and aseptic manner, where the drug has been pre-filled in the system, so that the practitioner cannot mistakenly give the wrong drug to the patient. The dispenser uniquely provides a more efficient medicament delivery system for procedure rooms, such as the endoscopy center, so that a greater number of patients can be treated per day at a higher standard of care with increased profits for the healthcare provider. | 04-15-2010 |
20100145274 | LIQUID PHARMACEUTICAL IDENTITY AND QUANTITY MARKING - Rendering conspicuous liquid medicaments which are conventionally supplied as colorless liquids. A coloring agent may be added to the conventionally colorless liquid. Where different liquid medicaments are supplied, coloring agents of different hues may be added to the respective different liquid medicaments. A syringe for dispensing liquids may be provided with a temperature responsive device which changes in appearance so as to indicate level of liquid medicament loaded thereinto, responsively to temperature of the liquid medicament. | 06-10-2010 |
20100222741 | Fluid delivery device with variable force spring - A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments such as antibiotics, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from collapsible containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser includes a novel stored energy source that is provided in the form of a compressible-expandable member that functions to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from the apparatus reservoir. The apparatus further includes a novel fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solutions from the apparatus reservoir to the patient. | 09-02-2010 |
20100241074 | Fluid delivery device with variable force spring - A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as antibiotics, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from collapsible containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser includes a novel stored energy source that is provided in the form of a compressible-expandable member that functions to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from the apparatus reservoir. The apparatus further includes a novel fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solutions from the apparatus reservoir to the patient. | 09-23-2010 |
20100262077 | Micro-Fluidic Device For Drug Delivery - A microfluidic device is provided for delivering a drug to an individual. The microfluidic device includes a body that defines a reservoir for receiving the drug therein. A valve interconnects the reservoir to an output needle that is insertable into the skin of an individual. A pressure source urges the drug from the reservoir toward the needle. The valve is movable between a closed position preventing the flow of the drug from the reservoir to the output needle and an open position allowing for the flow of the drug from the reservoir to the output needle in response to a predetermined condition in the physiological fluids of the individual. | 10-14-2010 |
20100292644 | MANUAL IRRIGATION PUMP FOR INTRAPROCEDURAL IRRIGATION - A disposable manual irrigation pump system comprises a manual foot pump operatively coupled to a fluid reservoir and an associated intraprocedural device. The pump system is configured to provide a substantially continuous fluid supply at a desired flow rate from the fluid reservoir to the associated intraprocedural device along a first direction without backflow of fluid along a direction opposite the first direction. | 11-18-2010 |
20100312187 | Pain management dispenser - A dispensing device for dispensing pain management medicaments to a patient comprising first and second threadably interconnectable sub-assemblies. The first of these sub-assemblies houses a novel collapsible fluid reservoir defining component while the second comprises a fluid delivery and control assembly that includes a novel flow control means that functions to control the flow of medicinal fluid from the fluid reservoir of the collapsible reservoir defining component toward the patient via a plurality of fluid flow control passageways. | 12-09-2010 |
20110034872 | Dual Drug Delivery Device - A liquid delivery apparatus for the intrathecal delivery of one or more medications to a patient is disclosed. The liquid delivery apparatus generally includes a liquid reservoir, a liquid metering unit fluidly connected to the liquid reservoir, and a catheter delivery tube fluidly connected to the liquid metering unit. Preferably, the liquid delivery apparatus includes two or more liquid reservoirs. In various embodiments, the liquid reservoir includes a deformable balloon and a compressive sleeve spring as a pressure source, the liquid metering unit is a piezoelectrically actuated microvalve, and/or diagnostic sensors are included in the apparatus. The disclosed apparatus are compact, volume-efficient, energy-efficient, capable of delivering accurate fluid volumes, and address problems associated with multi-medication therapies. Methods of operating the liquid delivery apparatus are also disclosed. | 02-10-2011 |
20110098645 | Fluid delivery apparatus with bellows reservoir - A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as, antibiotics, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from the device reservoir which is provided in the form of a novel bellows type assembly. The fluid dispenser includes a unique stored energy mechanism which takes the form of a constant force spring member of novel design that provides the force necessary to continuously and substantially uniformly expel fluid from the device reservoir. The device also includes novel adjustable flow rate control assembly that is disposed intermediate the fluid reservoir outlet and the outlet port of the device for precisely controlling the rate of fluid flow from the outlet port toward the patient. | 04-28-2011 |
20110184349 | DRUG DISPENSING BALLOON FOR TREATING DISC DISEASE OR PAIN - Methods for administering medication at or near an intervertebral spinal disc are provided. In various embodiments, a microporous uninflated balloon is inserted into a spinal disk and after insertion of the balloon into the disc space, a medication is inserted into the interior of the balloon. Due to both the pressure on the balloon from the spine and drug diffusion, the medication moves through the pores over time. | 07-28-2011 |
20110251556 | Fluid dispenser - A dispensing device for dispensing pain management medicaments to a patient comprises first and second threadably interconnectable sub-assemblies. The first of these sub-assemblies houses a fluid reservoir defining component while the second comprises a fluid delivery and control assembly that includes a novel flow control means that functions to control the flow of medicinal fluid from the fluid reservoir of the first sub-assembly toward the patient via strategically formed flow control passageways. | 10-13-2011 |
20110275997 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT - Devices, methods, and kits for delivering a therapeutic agent to a patient are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a reservoir for containing a fluid, a first actuator, a transfer structure, and a second actuator. The first actuator has a first configuration and a second configuration and is configured to exert a first force on the reservoir when moved from its first configuration to its second configuration such that a first volume of fluid within the reservoir is communicated out of the fluid reservoir. The transfer structure is disposed between the first actuator and the reservoir and has a surface configured to engage the reservoir such that the first force exerted by the first actuator is distributed across a surface of the reservoir engaged by the transfer structure. The second actuator has a first configuration and a second configuration and is configured to exert a second force on the reservoir when the second actuator is moved from its first configuration to its second configuration such that a second volume of fluid within the reservoir is communication out of the fluid reservoir. | 11-10-2011 |
20120089091 | FLUID DISPENSER - A dispensing device for dispensing pain management medicaments to a patient comprising first and second threadably interconnectable sub-assemblies. The first of these sub-assemblies houses a novel collapsible fluid reservoir defining component while the second comprises a fluid delivery and control assembly that includes a novel flow control means that functions to control the flow of medicinal fluid from the fluid reservoir of the collapsible reservoir defining component toward the patient via a plurality of fluid flow control passageways. | 04-12-2012 |
20120184905 | SLOW RELEASE LIQUID DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A drug delivery device includes a first portion, formed primarily from elastomeric material, and a closure portion, cooperating with an opening of the first portion so as to complete an inflatable drug reservoir. The closure portion extends into the first portion inwards from the opening, defining at least one region of overlap between the first portion and the closure portion. The first portion and the closure portion define an outlet flow path for releasing a drug from the drug reservoir, with at least part of the outlet flow path passing between the first portion and the closure portion in the region of overlap. The region of overlap is disposed so as to be acted upon by a pressure within the drug reservoir thereby changing a flow impedance of the outlet flow path to provide an at least partially pressure compensated flow regulating mechanism. | 07-19-2012 |
20120197195 | Drug Delivery Device - A drug delivery device ( | 08-02-2012 |
20120209185 | ADHESIVE AND PERIPHERAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - A repeater system may control a pump by using a repeater and a user interface. An adhesive patch system may be used for affixing a pump or other object to a human body. Such an adhesive patch system may include two sets of adhesive members, each member including an adhesive material on at least one side so as to attach to the body. The members of the first set are spaced to allow the members of the second set to attach to the body in spaces provided between the members of the first set, and the members of the second set are spaced to allow members of the first set to detach from the body without detaching the members of the second set. Also, fill stations and base stations are provided for personal pump systems. | 08-16-2012 |
20120209186 | PATCH-SIZED FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A patch-sized fluid delivery device may include a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The disposable portion may include components that come into contact with the fluid, while the reusable portion may include only components that do not come into contact with the fluid. Redundant systems, such as redundant controllers, power sources, motor actuators, and alarms, may be provided. Alternatively or additionally, certain components can be multi-functional, such a microphones and loudspeakers that may be used for both acoustic volume sensing and for other functions and a coil that may be used as both an inductive coupler for a battery recharger and an antenna for a wireless transceiver. Various types of network interfaces may be provided in order to allow for remote control and monitoring of the device. | 08-16-2012 |
20130345633 | MECHANICALLY ACTUATED FLUID INFUSION DEVICE - A fluid infusion device, for delivery of a medication fluid to the body of a user, includes a housing, a fluid reservoir for the medication fluid, a dosing mechanism, an infusion component, and a mechanical actuator. The fluid reservoir and the dosing mechanism are located in the housing, and the dosing mechanism is coupled to receive the medication fluid from the fluid reservoir. The dosing mechanism has an adjustable fluid chamber that defines a variable dosage volume. The infusion component is coupled to the dosing mechanism to receive the medication fluid from the adjustable fluid chamber. The mechanical actuator is coupled to the dosing mechanism such that operation of the mechanical actuator causes the medication fluid to be expelled from the adjustable fluid chamber to the infusion component. | 12-26-2013 |
20140148761 | SIZE-EFFICIENT DRUG-DELIVERY DEVICE - A drug-delivery device comprising a drug-reservoir assembly, displacement-generating actuator, and drug administration unit is described, wherein the drug-reservoir assembly comprises at least one flexible wall and a constraining ring, such that the displacement generated by the actuator collapses a flexible wall of the assembly expelling the drug contents of the drug-reservoir towards said drug administration means. | 05-29-2014 |
20160074578 | MINIATURE PORTABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL INFUSION DEVICE - A miniature portable multifunctional infusion device includes a liquid bottle ( | 03-17-2016 |
20160144105 | VIAL TRANSFER AND INJECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Drug delivery system, injection device, transfer apparatus, vial holder and method of administering and transferring are disclosed. The system may include transfer apparatus and an injection device. The transfer apparatus may have receiving stations for a drug source, such as a vial or vial holder, and for an injection device, and fluid flow pathways for transferring drugs from the source into the injection device. The injection device may include an expandable elastic bladder and an injection cannula that is movable between a plurality of positions. | 05-26-2016 |