Pumping Device Patent Application Published
Summary
The USPTO published a patent application for a new pumping device designed for feeding liquid to patients. The application, filed on September 25, 2024, describes a disposable pumping cartridge and a reusable drive unit, aiming for economical assembly and use.
What changed
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published patent application US20260085675A1, detailing a novel pumping device for patient liquid feed. The application, filed on September 25, 2024, describes a system comprising a disposable pumping cartridge with a pumping chamber and channels, and a reusable drive unit with actuators. The invention aims for economical assembly and use, with the drive unit intended for multiple uses.
This publication represents a new patent application and does not impose immediate regulatory obligations. However, it signifies potential future developments in medical device technology. Companies involved in the manufacturing or distribution of medical feeding devices should monitor this patent's progress and consider its implications for their product lines and intellectual property strategies.
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Pumping Device
Application US20260085675A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026
Inventors
Bryan D. Simmons, Natalie J. Stevens, Daniel McGowan, Shane P. Einloth, Daniel J. Wright
Abstract
The invention relates to a pumping device for feeding liquid feed to a patient, which can be used and assembled economically. The pumping device has a pumping cartridge and a drive unit. The pumping cartridge provides a pumping chamber and a pumping channel and valve inlet and outlet locations. The drive unit comprises actuators for pumping and opening and closing the valves at the valve inlet and outlet locations and can releasably be connected with the pumping cartridge. While the pumping cartridge is a disposable part, the driving unit is provided for multiple uses for supplying batch of liquid feed to the patient.
CPC Classifications
F04B 43/028 F04B 13/00 F04B 51/00 A61M 5/14224
Filing Date
2024-09-25
Application No.
18895694
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