Enteral feeding systems and methods
AssigneeGenerica Medical International, Inc.
InventorLeonard P. Hoffstetter
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Abstract
The present specification is directed to systems, devices, and methods of portable enteral pump systems for feeding and/or flushing an ambulatory patient. Embodiments provide an enteral pumping device that may be loaded by a patient from a front and a top side of the pumping device and is therefore more convenient to use. Further, embodiments incorporate a single rotor pump for dual-use purposes of feeding nutrients and flushing fluids to the patient. A pinch valve is placed between the parallel sides of the two tubes to cut off fluid flow when required. At least one sensor is also placed between the rotor pump and an outlet. The sensors are used to detect occlusions and the type of disposables used, among other purposes.
Claims20
An enteral feeding system, comprising:
- a tubing set comprising two tube segments attached to a Y-connector, an outlet tube segment attached to a base of the Y-connector, a first rigid component attached to the inlets of the two tube segments, and a second rigid component attached to an outlet of the outlet tube segment;
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- an enteral feeding device comprising:
- a housing having a front surface;
- two vertical channels on the front surface, wherein each of the two vertical channels are configured to receive one of the two tube segments;
- a valve extending outwards from the front surface and positioned between the two vertical channels, wherein the valve is adapted to overlap at least partially with at least one of the two vertical channels;
- a pump extending outwards from the front surface, wherein the pump is configured to receive the outlet tube segment;
- a display positioned on the front surface, wherein the display is configured to present a user interface;
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- a first component receiver positioned at the top of the housing and configured to receive the first rigid component;
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- a second component receiver configured to receive the second rigid component.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.