A61M5/40

PASSIVE RESTART Y-SITE
20170326295 · 2017-11-16 ·

A fluid delivery Y-site is described that is configured to receive and control delivery of two or more fluid flows. Fluid flow is controlled within a chamber by a valve and float. Flow of a primary fluid into the chamber is reduced or halted by the movement of a valve. The valve may occlude a first flow port into the chamber in response fluid flowing from a second flow port into the chamber. A float is moveably disposed within the chamber and configured to engage the valve in response a fluid flow into the chamber from the second flow port. As fluid flow from the second flow port into the chamber is reduced or ceases, the valve and float allow the flow from the primary flow port to once again enter the chamber and exit from an outlet port.

LIQUID MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM WITH FLOW REGULATING MODULE
20250050034 · 2025-02-13 ·

A method of injecting primary liquid into a subject can include flowing primary liquid through a flow-regulating module with a pump. The flow-regulating module is configured to allow liquid flow and stop air flow. Liquid can be detected in the main line while the primary liquid flows through the flow-regulating module. Air can be detected in the main line after the primary liquid in the flow-regulating module, and then the flow valve of the flow-regulating module is closed when air is present in the main line. The pump can then cause the flowing of the clearing liquid into the main line behind with primary liquid without air entering the main line downstream from the flow-regulating module. As a result, the primary liquid is injected into the subject followed by clearing liquid without air.

LIQUID MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM WITH FLOW REGULATING MODULE
20250050034 · 2025-02-13 ·

A method of injecting primary liquid into a subject can include flowing primary liquid through a flow-regulating module with a pump. The flow-regulating module is configured to allow liquid flow and stop air flow. Liquid can be detected in the main line while the primary liquid flows through the flow-regulating module. Air can be detected in the main line after the primary liquid in the flow-regulating module, and then the flow valve of the flow-regulating module is closed when air is present in the main line. The pump can then cause the flowing of the clearing liquid into the main line behind with primary liquid without air entering the main line downstream from the flow-regulating module. As a result, the primary liquid is injected into the subject followed by clearing liquid without air.

SYRINGE WITH INDICATOR FLOAT
20170115156 · 2017-04-27 ·

A syringe assembly may include a syringe having a distal end, a proximal end, and a sidewall extending between the distal end and the proximal end and defining an interior volume; and an indicator float provided in the interior volume of the syringe. The indicator float may be buoyant such that the indicator float is movable between the distal end and the proximal end of the syringe based on a fluid fill level within the interior volume of the syringe.

System and method for trapping air bubbles
09623196 · 2017-04-18 · ·

An air trap is disclosed that includes a body having a sealed interior space with an inner wall, a center axis, and an inlet and an outlet on the center axis. The air trap also includes at least one projection disposed within the interior space and coupled to the inner wall. The at least one projection extends from the inner wall toward the center axis with an inner edge nearest to the center axis.

System and method for trapping air bubbles
09623196 · 2017-04-18 · ·

An air trap is disclosed that includes a body having a sealed interior space with an inner wall, a center axis, and an inlet and an outlet on the center axis. The air trap also includes at least one projection disposed within the interior space and coupled to the inner wall. The at least one projection extends from the inner wall toward the center axis with an inner edge nearest to the center axis.

Convergent-divergent drip chamber integrated with floating valve member

A drip chamber device may include a housing including an inlet and an outlet disposed downstream of the inlet, and a chamber defined by an inner circumferential surface of the housing. The chamber may fluidly connect the inlet with the outlet. A valve member may be disposed in the chamber to move between (i) a closed state where fluid communication between the inlet and the chamber is blocked, and (ii) an open state where fluid communication between the inlet and the chamber is not blocked, based on a level of fluid within the chamber.

Convergent-divergent drip chamber integrated with floating valve member

A drip chamber device may include a housing including an inlet and an outlet disposed downstream of the inlet, and a chamber defined by an inner circumferential surface of the housing. The chamber may fluidly connect the inlet with the outlet. A valve member may be disposed in the chamber to move between (i) a closed state where fluid communication between the inlet and the chamber is blocked, and (ii) an open state where fluid communication between the inlet and the chamber is not blocked, based on a level of fluid within the chamber.

Systems, apparatus, and methods for filtering air from a fluid line

In some embodiments, a housing can define a reservoir. A lower cap can be coupled to the housing and define an outlet, and an upper cap can be coupled to the housing and can define an inlet. The upper cap can include an extending portion extending laterally a distance beyond an outermost extending portion of the lower cap relative to a central axis of the housing such that, when the lower cap and the extending portion of the upper cap contact a horizontal surface, the central axis of the housing is transverse to the surface and a sealing member is configured to sealingly engage a sealing surface of a valve seat prior to a liquid fluid level within a reservoir decreasing below a minimum threshold fluid level.

Systems, apparatus, and methods for filtering air from a fluid line

In some embodiments, a housing can define a reservoir. A lower cap can be coupled to the housing and define an outlet, and an upper cap can be coupled to the housing and can define an inlet. The upper cap can include an extending portion extending laterally a distance beyond an outermost extending portion of the lower cap relative to a central axis of the housing such that, when the lower cap and the extending portion of the upper cap contact a horizontal surface, the central axis of the housing is transverse to the surface and a sealing member is configured to sealingly engage a sealing surface of a valve seat prior to a liquid fluid level within a reservoir decreasing below a minimum threshold fluid level.