Electrochemical controlled dispensing assembly and method

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PATENT NO 5368571
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08190639

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A pump assembly (20) employs electrochemistry to selectively control the delivery rate of a dispensing fluid (21) from a dispensing reservoir (24) by selectively controlling the flow rate of a driving fluid (19) from a driving reservoir (23) to a receiving reservoir (33). A partition (25), separating the driving reservoir from the receiving fluid reservoir, includes at least one aperture (28) which is opened or closed depending upon an electrical signal from a remote programming unit. Flow into the receiving reservoir deflects a barrier member to expel dispensing fluid from the dispensing reservoir. The dispensing fluid flow rate can be programmed to provide an appropriate steady or varying flow rate; user-initiated pulses of dispensing fluid can also be provided. A method of controlled infusion of an infusate employing electrochemistry is also provided.

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PHARMETRIX CORPORATION1330 O'BRIEN DRIVE MENLO PARK CALIFORNIA 94025

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Horres, Jr Charles R Del Mar, CA 4 558

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