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Valve system and method for control of an infusion pump

  • US 5,411,482 A
  • Filed: 06/03/1993
  • Issued: 05/02/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system to control fluid flow from a fluid-containing reservoir in an infusion pump to a patient through a tube, the system comprising:

  • pressure sensing means for sensing the pressure of the fluid within the reservoir;

    valve means associated with the tube for reversibly restricting fluid flow through the tube, the valve means communicating with the pressure sensing means and being actuated between an open position and a closed position as a result of changes in the pressure of the fluid within the reservoir as detected by the sensing means.

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