Resonator pumping system
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1. A resonator pump system comprising:
- a resonating structure configured for resonating movement;
an energy source operatively coupled to the resonating structure for maintaining resonance; and
a fluid pump coupled to and driven by the resonating structure.
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Abstract
A resonator pump system includes a resonating structure configured for resonating, and a fluid pump coupled to and driven by the resonating structure. An energy source is operatively coupled to the resonating structure for maintaining resonance.
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31 Claims
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1. A resonator pump system comprising:
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a resonating structure configured for resonating movement;
an energy source operatively coupled to the resonating structure for maintaining resonance; and
a fluid pump coupled to and driven by the resonating structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
a sensor configured for sensing the resonation of the resonating structure and producing a sensor signal; and
wherein the energy source includes a driver responsive to the sensor signal for applying a force to the resonating structure to maintain the resonance.
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9. The resonator pump system of claim 8, further comprising:
a controller coupled to the driver and the sensor for controlling the amplitude or frequency of the resonating structure.
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10. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein the energy source is a magnet.
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11. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein the fluid pump is mechanically coupled to a moving portion of the resonating structure by a transmission arm coupled to and between the resonating structure and the fluid pump.
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12. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein the fluid pump is coupled to the resonating structure by a flexible arm rigidly coupled to both the pump and the structure.
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13. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein the fluid pump is coupled to the resonating structure by a rigid arm pivotally coupled to both the pump and the structure.
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14. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein the resonating structure includes:
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a base;
a spring element coupled at one end to the base; and
a mass, coupled to another end of the spring element, and configured for linear motion with respect to the base.
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15. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein the resonating structure includes:
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a base;
an elongated and flexible spring element with one end coupled to the base; and
a mass, coupled to another end of the flexible spring element, and configured for arcuate motion with respect to the base.
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16. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein the resonating structure includes:
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a base; and
a piezoelectric element, coupled to the base, and configured for bending under an applied electric field.
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17. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein the fluid pump includes:
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a cavity having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; and
a piston, movably disposed within the cavity and operatively coupled to the resonating structure.
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18. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein the fluid pump comprises first and second fluid pumps including:
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a first cavity disposed on one side of the resonating structure; and
a first piston, movably disposed within the first cavity and operatively coupled to the resonating structure; and
a second cavity disposed on another side of the resonating structure; and
a second piston, movably disposed within the second cavity and operatively coupled to the resonating structure, such that the first and second fluid pumps alternately pump to achieve a substantially constant fluid flow.
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19. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein the resonating structure includes:
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an elongated and flexible spring element with one end coupled to a base; and
a mass, coupled to another end of the flexible spring element, and configured for arcuate motion; and
wherein the fluid pump includes; a cavity disposed proximate the spring element; and
a piston directly connected to the spring element.
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20. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein the fluid pump further includes a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, each having a valve selected from the group consisting of duckbill check valves, ball check valves, and spool valves.
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21. The resonator pump system of claim 1, further comprising:
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a spool valve fluidly coupled to the fluid pump; and
a second resonating structure, coupled to the spool valve, and configured for resonating 90 degrees out of phase from the first resonating structure.
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22. The resonator pump system of claim 1, further comprising:
a plurality of resonating structures coupled to a plurality of fluid pumps, the fluid pumps being coupled in series to increase pressure.
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23. The resonator pump system of claim 1, further comprising:
a plurality of resonating structures coupled to a plurality of fluid pumps, the fluid pumps being coupled in parallel to increase flow.
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24. The resonator pump system of claim 1, further comprising:
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a first plurality of resonating structures coupled to a first plurality of fluid pumps, the first plurality of fluid pumps being coupled in series to increase pressure; and
a second plurality of resonating structures coupled to a second plurality of fluid pumps, the second plurality of fluid pumps being coupled in parallel to increase flow.
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25. The resonator pump system of claim 24, wherein the plurality of resonating structures and fluid pumps are individually operable to control the pressure and flow.
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26. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein both the resonating structure and fluid pump comprise:
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first and second flat layers; and
a third layer, sandwiched between the first and second layers, and being patterned with openings to form both the resonating structure and the fluid pump.
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27. The resonator pump system of claim 1, wherein the fluid pump and resonating structure are inserted into an IV line.
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28. A resonator pump system comprising:
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a resonating structure including a resonating mass configured for oscillating motion, and an energy storing and releasing system coupled-to the resonating mass;
an energy source, coupled to the resonating structure, for maintaining the oscillating motion of the mass;
a transmission arm, coupled to a moving portion of the resonating structure, for coupling the oscillating motion of the resonating mass;
a fluid pump, driven by the resonating structure, and including a cavity and a piston movably disposed in the cavity and operatively coupled to the transmission arm.
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29. A resonator pump system comprising:
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a resonating structure configured for oscillating motion;
a driver, operatively engaging the resonating structure, for applying a force to the resonating structure to maintain the oscillating motion;
a transmission arm operatively coupled to a moving portion of the reciprocating structure;
a cavity having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; and
a piston, movably disposed within the cavity and operatively coupled to the transmission arm.
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30. A resonator pump system comprising:
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first and second layers;
a third layer, sandwiched between the first and second layers, and patterned with openings to form;
a resonating structure, attached to the third layer, and configured for resonating;
a fluid pump including a cavity and a piston movably disposed in the cavity; and
a transmission arm coupled to and extending between the resonating structure and the piston.
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31. A resonator pump system comprising:
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a first resonating structure configured for resonating;
a fluid pump coupled to and driven by the first resonating structure;
a second resonating structure configured for resonating 90 degrees out of phase from the first resonating structure;
a spool valve, fluidly coupled to the fluid pump, and operatively coupled to and driven by the second resonating structure; and
at least one an energy source operatively coupled to the resonating structures for maintaining resonance.
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