Flow control system

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1987-07-16

1989-04-11

Orsino, Joseph A.

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

128DIG13, 604 67, G08B 2100

Patent

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048210285

ABSTRACT:
A dual controller for an IV infusion system comprises a microprocessor to concurrently control the rate of infusion through two IV units. The control of the rate of infusion is provided by a stepper motor driven regulator which is selectively positionable for compressibly engaging the IV tubing. A flow sensor employs a case of infrared transparent material which mounts to a drip chamber of the infusion unit. The flow sensor provides an output pulse to the microprocessor in response to a drop of fluid in the drip chamber interrupting a light path extending from an array of light emitting diodes and a photo transistor. The light emitting diodes are pulsed between energized and non-energized states so that changes in the ambient light level do not adversely effect the sensed drop rate.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4094318 (1978-06-01), Burke et al.
patent: 4372304 (1983-02-01), Avakian et al.
patent: 4585441 (1986-04-01), Archibald

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