Wearable, self-contained drug infusion device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6589229
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09629977

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A wearable, self contained drug infusion device is disclosed that is capable of achieving the precise flow rate control needed for dose-critical drugs such as insulin. In preferred embodiments of the device, piezoelectrically-actuated valve or pump structures are used in combination with thermal flow sensors and closed-loop control circuits for providing the desired flow rate control. The device has a two-part construction in which the more expensive electronic components are housed in a reusable portion and the fluid delivery components are housed in a separable disposable portion. The invention may also utilize a wireless unit for controlling the operation of the drug infusion device.

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  • BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Connelly, Robert I Raleigh, NC 11 2880
Powell, Kenneth G Raleigh, NC 26 3331
Shermer, Charles D Raleigh, NC 23 2332

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