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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 1991
Filed:
Dec. 02, 1988
Lanny A Gorton, Sunland, CA (US);
Pacesetter Infusion, Ltd., Sylmar, CA (US);
Abstract
A device for use as an attachment for use with a main pump unit containing a prime mover and a control system for controlling the operation of a disposable cassette containing a fluid pump which is mounted on the main pump unit is disclosed which includes both a compartment for securely storing the medication supply and means for preventing either the cassette or the fluid line between the storage compartment and the cassette from being removed or tampered with. The device is locked onto the main pump unit with a single key operated lock which also locks the cassette in position on the main pump unit, the compartment for storing the medication supply, and a cover sealing the fluid line. The system is compact, and is capable of being used with a variety of fluid sources including both syringes and bags.