Bubble detector with feedback circuit for improved sensitivity

Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Ozone or ion generation

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128214C, 128214E, 250574, 250564, 250565, 250204, A61M 514, G08B 2100

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043444296

ABSTRACT:
In a flow metering apparatus, a bubble detector for detecting bubble formation in tubing includes a light source and first and second light detectors. The first light detector is positioned on the opposite side of the tubing from the light source such that the light transmitted through the tubing to the detector is dependent on the focusing effect of fluid in the lumen of the tubing. A control circuit responsive to the output of the detector interrupts operation of the metering apparatus when the light transmitted through the tubing falls below a predetermined minimum level. The second light detector is positioned at an angle to the light path between the light source and the first detector so as to receive increased light from the light source in the absence of the focusing effect of fluid in the tubing. Intensity control means responsive to the output of the light source with increased incident light at the second detector to increase the responsiveness of the bubble detector to the absence of fluid in the tubing.

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