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Methods and apparatuses for detecting occlusions in an ambulatory infusion pump

  • US 20060184154A1
  • Filed: 12/30/2005
  • Published: 08/17/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/29/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of detecting an occlusion in an infusion pump having a drive mechanism that includes a motor and one or more drive train components coupled to a reservoir for infusing fluid from the reservoir into a body of a user, the method comprising:

  • measuring a first parameter associated with the motor or one of the drive train components;

    measuring a different second parameter associated with the motor or one of the drive train components;

    combining the first parameter with the second parameter to create a first combined value; and

    determining whether an occlusion has occurred by using the first combined value.

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