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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2026
Filed:
May. 09, 2023
Carefusion 303, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Frank Cai, Ontario, CA (US);
CAREFUSION 303, INC., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods of air detection in pumps are described herein. In certain embodiments, a pump for detecting air includes a plunger, a plunger air detection module, a camshaft, and a first biasing member. The plunger is movable to selectively engage a tubing segment with a fluid. The plunger air detection module is disposed within the plunger. The camshaft is configured to move the plunger between an engaged position in contact with the tubing segment and a disengaged position spaced apart from the tubing segment. The first biasing member is configured to urge the plunger toward the tubing segment to maintain contact with the tubing segment in the engaged position.