Device for use in detecting occlusion in an infusion system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4244365
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06023927

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An overpressure device is disclosed for use in a liquid infusion set for the purpose of detecting excessive pressures which may occur during infusion. The device comprises a tubular member with an inlet and an outlet, a closed pressure chamber and a bridging portion containing a small bore passage which connects the pressure chamber with the tubular member. In a preferred form, the interconnecting passage takes a tortuous path. An optical sensor positioned on the pressure chamber will detect the presence of liquid at a predetermined position in the chamber, when the liquid rises as a result of excessive pressure in the set, and respond by stopping the flow of liquid in the set.

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  • CUTTER LABORATORIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McGill, Lee E Orinda, CA 4 140
Watkins, Susan J Berkeley, CA 2 69

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