Methods and appratus for monitoring rotation of an infusion pump driving mechanism
OwnerOfer Yodfat, Avraham Neta +1inventors
InventorsOfer Yodfat, Avraham Neta, Yair Dan
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Abstract
An infusion system, method and device for delivering therapeutic fluid to the body of a patient are disclosed. The device includes a dispensing unit having a peristaltic pump for dispensing therapeutic fluid to the body of the patient. The peristaltic pump includes a driving mechanism. The device further includes a monitoring mechanism (112, 114) for monitoring operation of the driving mechanism and dispensing of therapeutic fluid to the body of the patient.
Claims40
1-46. (canceled)
A device for dispensing therapeutic fluid to a body of a patient, comprising:
- a dispensing unit comprising:
- a reservoir containing therapeutic fluid;
- a driving mechanism comprising a motor and one or more gears;
- a power supply for providing power to at least the motor;
- electronic components including at least a processor for controlling at least the operation of the motor;
- and
- a rotation sensor adapted for monitoring the operation of at least one of the motor and the one or more gears;
- wherein the dispensing unit is adapted for dispensing the therapeutic fluid according to output of the rotation sensor.
The device according to claim 78, wherein the dispensing unit comprises a disposable dispensing unit detachably-connectable to the reusable dispensing unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.