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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2003
Filed:
May. 14, 2001
Marshall S. Kriesel, St. Paul, MN (US);
Steven M. Arnold, Minnetanka, MN (US);
James Garrison, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Farhad Kazemzadeh, Bloomington, MN (US);
Science Incorporated, Bloomingtown, MN (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for accurately infusing medicinal agents into an ambulatory patient at specific rates over extended periods of time. The apparatus is of a compact, low profile, laminate construction and includes an elastic distendable membrane, chamber having a fluid outlet. The apparatus also includes a highly novel fluid flow indicator that provides a readily discernible visible indication of fluid flow through the apparatus. Additionally, the apparatus includes a novel adjustable flow rate control means for precisely adjustably controlling the rate of fluid flow from the reservoir of the device.