Jacques Van Der Klink

Title: Jacques Van Der Klink: Inventor of an Infusion Pump with a Phase Separator

Introduction

Jacques Van Der Klink is an inventor associated with Echichens, Switzerland. His work includes a patent for an infusion pump designed to deliver a substance while managing the pushing fluid used in the pumping process. He is associated with École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.

Latest Patents

Van Der Klink’s listed patent is “Infusion Pump with Phase Separator.” The invention describes a pump with substance and pushing-fluid inlets, a substance outlet, and a central chamber connecting the inlets and outlet. It also includes means for injecting the substance into a biological object and a separate pushing-fluid outlet that allows the fluid to leave the pump.

The pump’s outlet can connect to the proximal end of a catheter, with the distal end inserted into the biological object. A sensor, such as an optical device, can check that the outlet is free of gas. The design also provides for remote operation, which can be useful when the pump is placed in a location with limited access, and computer control.

Van Der Klink is listed as having 1 patent.

Career Highlights

The available information connects Van Der Klink with École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and identifies his infusion-pump patent as a notable contribution. The invention addresses fluid delivery, gas detection, and control in an infusion system.

Collaborations

Arnaud Comment is identified as a coworker associated with Van Der Klink.

Conclusion

Jacques Van Der Klink’s listed patent presents an infusion-pump design that combines substance delivery with pushing-fluid management, gas monitoring, and remote or computer control.