System and method for determining a fill status of a canister of fluid in a reduced pressure treatment system

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PATENT NO 8366690
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11901664

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A reduced pressure treatment system is provided that includes a canister that is fluidly connected to a tissue site and is configured to receive fluid drawn from the tissue site under the influence of a reduced pressure. A reduced pressure source provides the reduced pressure and is fluidly connected to the tissue site by a fluid communication path, which may include a source conduit, the canister, and a target conduit. A sensing device communicates with the source conduit and is configured to sense a pressure in the source conduit. A valve communicates with the source conduit and is configured to vent the reduced pressure. A processing unit communicates with the sensing device and the valve and is configured to open the valve for a selected amount of time, determine a decay of reduced pressure, and determine a fill status of the canister based on the decay of reduced pressure.

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SOLVENTUM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES COMPANY3M CENTER 275-6E-21 2510 CONWAY AVE E MAPLEWOOD MN 55144

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blandford, David Robson Alder Holt. Fordingbridge, GB 17 1612
Locke, Christopher Brian Boumemouth, GB 721 30392
Robinson, Timothy Mark Basingstoke, GB 438 22788

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