Bag/syringe enclosure arrangements and methods
First Claim
1. A method of using an enclosure arrangement comprising the steps of:
- providing a wall construction defining an internal chamber, the wall construction including an opening into the chamber;
placing a fluid bag into a chamber of the wall construction through the opening into the wall construction;
hanging the fluid bag from a bag post of the wall construction;
placing a first end of a pump into the chamber of the wall construction through the opening into the wall construction; and
attaching a second end of the pump to the wall construction to close off at least a portion of the opening into the wall construction.
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Abstract
An enclosure is provided for protecting a bag containing fluid used in connection with a pump for pumping the fluid to the patient. The pump closes off the opening into the enclosure. A first end of the pump is positioned within the enclosure adjacent to a retaining lip. A latch structure latches a second end of the pump to the enclosure to mount the pump to the enclosure. A bag spike chamber is provided for receiving a bag spike used to connect the pump to the bag. A platform is provided for supporting the bag above the bag spike chamber. Alternatively, the enclosure may include a bag post for hanging the bag and/or a syringe holder for securely holding a syringe. A ridge on the front of the control module of the pump engages the enclosure during mounting of the pump to the enclosure. A ridge on the back of the control module fits into the enclosure. The enclosure further includes a pressure plate support surface for engaging a reciprocally shaped pressure plate to facilitate a mechanical fit of the pressure plate to the enclosure.
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Citations
19 Claims
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1. A method of using an enclosure arrangement comprising the steps of:
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providing a wall construction defining an internal chamber, the wall construction including an opening into the chamber; placing a fluid bag into a chamber of the wall construction through the opening into the wall construction; hanging the fluid bag from a bag post of the wall construction; placing a first end of a pump into the chamber of the wall construction through the opening into the wall construction; and attaching a second end of the pump to the wall construction to close off at least a portion of the opening into the wall construction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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3. A method of using an enclosure arrangement comprising the steps of:
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providing a wall construction defining an internal chamber, the wall construction including an opening into the chamber; placing a syringe into a chamber of the wall construction through the opening into the wall construction; mounting a flange of a plunger of the syringe to a syringe flange holder of the wall construction; placing a first end of a pump into the chamber of the wall construction through the opening into the wall construction; and attaching a second end of the pump to the wall construction to close off at least a portion of the opening into the wall construction.
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4. A pump system comprising:
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an enclosure arrangement defining a chamber, the enclosure arrangement including; an edge defining an opening into the chamber; and a retaining lip adjacent the edge; a pump partially positioned within the chamber, the pump including a first portion positioned to engage the retaining lip, and a second portion disposed away from the first portion; a latch disposed away from the retaining lip for selectively retaining the second portion of the pump to the enclosure arrangement; and a fluid reservoir located in the chamber, the fluid reservoir including conduit means for providing a fluid path from the fluid reservoir to the pump, wherein the fluid reservoir is a fluid bag, and wherein the enclosure arrangement includes a bag post for holding the fluid bag, whereby the retaining lip and the latch hold the pump to the enclosure arrangement to secure the fluid reservoir within the chamber of the enclosure arrangement.
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5. An enclosure for use with a fluid pump and a fluid reservoir, the enclosure comprising:
a wall construction including an enclosed chamber and an edge defining an opening into the enclosed chamber, the opening and the enclosed chamber sized to receive the fluid reservoir and a portion of the fluid pump, the wall construction including a retaining lip wherein a front of the fluid pump is positioned adjacent to the retaining lip, with the fluid reservoir positioned between a portion of the wall construction opposite the retaining lip and a back of the fluid pump facing in an opposite direction to the front, the edge sized to be closed off by the fluid pump, wherein the fluid reservoir includes a fluid bag, and wherein the wall construction includes a bag post for holding the fluid bag.
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6. An enclosure for use with a fluid pump and a fluid reservoir, the enclosure comprising:
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a wall construction defining a chamber for receipt of the fluid reservoir, the wall construction including; a back panel; a bag post extending from the back panel; an edge defining an opening into the chamber, the edge sized to surround a portion of the fluid pump; and a retaining lip adjacent the edge, the retaining lip spaced apart from the back panel a sufficient distance to receive a portion of the fluid reservoir and a first portion of the fluid pump; and a latch arrangement for selectively mounting the wall construction to latch structure associated with a second portion of the fluid pump.
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7. An enclosure for use with a fluid pump and a fluid reservoir, the enclosure comprising:
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a wall construction defining a chamber for receipt of the fluid reservoir, the wall construction including; a back panel; an edge defining an opening into the chamber, the edge sized to surround a portion of the fluid pump, wherein the edge is sized to receive a ridge extending from a back surface of the fluid pump facing toward the back panel, the edge sized to receive a portion of the ridge on four sides of the ridge; and a retaining lip adjacent the edge, the retaining lip spaced apart from the back panel a sufficient distance to receive a portion of the fluid reservoir and a first portion of the fluid pump; and a latch arrangement for selectively mounting the wall construction to latch structure associated with a second portion of the fluid pump.
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8. An enclosure for use with a fluid pump and a fluid reservoir, the enclosure comprising:
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a wall construction defining a chamber for receipt of the fluid reservoir, the wall construction including; a back panel; an edge defining an opening into the chamber, the edge sized to surround a portion of the fluid pump; a retaining lip adjacent the edge, the retaining lip spaced apart from the back panel a sufficient distance to receive a portion of the fluid reservoir and a first portion of the fluid pump; and two opposed strap loops; and a latch arrangement for selectively mounting the wall construction to latch structure associated with a second portion of the fluid pump.
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9. A pump system comprising:
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an enclosure arrangement defining a chamber, the enclosure arrangement including; an edge defining an opening into the chamber; and a retaining lip adjacent the edge; a pump partially positioned within the chamber, the pump including a first portion positioned to engage the retaining lip, and a second portion disposed away from the first portion; a latch disposed away from the retaining lip for selectively retaining the second portion of the pump to the enclosure arrangement; and a fluid reservoir located in the chamber, the fluid reservoir including conduit means for providing a fluid path from the fluid reservoir to the pump, wherein the fluid reservoir is a syringe including a cylinder and a plunger received therein, the plunger including a flange, and wherein the enclosure arrangement includes a syringe flange holder receiving the flange of the syringe, whereby the retaining lip and the latch hold the pump to the enclosure arrangement to secure the fluid reservoir within the chamber of the enclosure arrangement.
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10. An enclosure for use with a fluid pump and a fluid reservoir, the enclosure comprising:
a wall construction including an enclosed chamber and an edge defining an opening into the enclosed chamber, the opening and the enclosed chamber sized to receive the fluid reservoir and a portion of the fluid pump, the wall construction including a retaining lip wherein a front of the fluid pump is positioned adjacent to the retaining lip, with the fluid reservoir positioned between a portion of the wall construction opposite the retaining lip and a back of the fluid pump facing in an opposite direction to the front, the edge sized to be closed off by the fluid pump, wherein the fluid reservoir includes a syringe, and wherein the wall construction includes a syringe flange holder for holding a flange of a plunger of the syringe.
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11. An enclosure for use with a fluid pump and a fluid reservoir, the enclosure comprising:
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a wall construction defining a chamber for receipt of the fluid reservoir, the wall construction including; a back panel; a syringe flange holder extending from the back panel; an edge defining an opening into the chamber, the edge sized to surround a portion of the fluid pump; and a retaining lip adjacent the edge, the retaining lip spaced apart from the back panel a sufficient distance to receive a portion of the fluid reservoir and a first portion of the fluid pump; and a latch arrangement for selectively mounting the wall construction to latch structure associated with a second portion of the fluid pump.
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Specification