摘要:
Various methods and devices are provided for an electrokinetic infusion pump. In one embodiment of the invention, the infusion pump includes an infusion pump module, which can be configured to dispense an insulin containing infusion liquid, and an electrokinetic engine. The infusion pump module includes a capacitive displacement position sensor configured for sensing a dispensing state of the infusion pump module. The infusion pump module can include an infusion module housing and the electrokinetic engine can include a moveable partition. The capacitive displacement sensor includes a first capacitive plate disposed on the moveable partition and a second capacitive plate disposed on the infusion module housing. The capacitive displacement sensor is configured for measuring capacitance between the first capacitive plate and the second capacitive plate and can send a feedback signal to a closed loop controller that is indicative of the capacitance between the first and second capacitive plates.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to methods of controlling the flow of fluids through a microfluidic circuit and, more particularly, to methods of controlling the movement of fluid through a microfluidic circuit using one or more triggerable passive valves. In one embodiment of a method of controlling the flow of fluids through a microfluidic circuit according to the present invention, the microfluidic circuit includes a triggerable valve in series with a passive valve. In a further embodiment of a method of controlling the flow of fluids through a microfluidic circuit according to the present invention, the microfluidic circuit includes first and second triggerable valves in parallel.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to valves for use in controlling the flow of fluid and, more particularly, to a triggerable passive valve for use in controlling the flow of fluid. In one embodiment, a fluid delivery channel is connected to a flow restrictor and a passive valve positioned in the fluid delivery channel downstream from the flow restrictor. The first passive valve prevents fluid from moving through the channel when the pressure exerted by the fluid on the first passive valve is below the burst pressure. A pneumatic actuator actuates the valve by forcing fluid through the passive valve.
摘要:
Microdialysis device (10), comprising at least a probe (1) provided with an inlet (2) and an outlet (3) for bringing a perfusion fluid into contact with a bodily fluid in a part of a living organism and causing constituents from this fluid to be taken up by this perfusion fluid, whereby the perfusion fluid is enriched to dialysate, wherein the outlet (3) is integrally received in a silicon chip (5) and debouches in a first fluid channel (6) formed in this silicon chip (5) and wherein further at least one analysis means, for instance an ISFET (17, 18), for analysing constituents of the bodily fluid taken up by the perfusion fluid is integrally received in the silicon chip (5) in a manner such that dialysate flowing from the outlet (3) comes into contact with said analysis means in the first fluid channel (6), and wherein the silicon chip (5) is further optionally provided with pumping means (50) or dosing means.
摘要:
Various examples are directed to systems and methods for generating an estimated analyte value. An analyte sensor system may access a first sensor signal from an in vivo analyte sensor and a first temperature signal from the ex vivo temperature sensor. The analyte sensor system may generate a first analyte sensor temperature based at least in part on the first temperature signal and generate a first estimated analyte value based at least in part on the first sensor signal and the first temperature-compensated sensitivity.
摘要:
Analyte sensors and methods of manufacturing same are provided, including analyte sensors comprising multi-axis flexibility. For example, a multi-electrode sensor system 800 comprising two working electrodes and at least one reference/counter electrode is provided. The sensor system 800 comprises first and second elongated bodies E1, E2, each formed of a conductive core or of a core with a conductive layer deposited thereon, insulating layer 810 that separates the conductive layer 820 from the elongated body, a membrane layer deposited on top of the elongated bodies E1, E2, and working electrodes 802′, 802″ formed by removing portions of the conductive layer 820 and the insulating layer 810, thereby exposing electroactive surface of the elongated bodies E1, E2.
摘要:
The invention described is a method of segregating a bolus of fluid using a pneumatic actuator in a fluid handling circuit. The described invention further includes a method of segregating a bolus of fluid using a pneumatic actuator in a fluid handling circuit wherein the method includes the step of injecting an air pocket into the fluid stream to create the bolus. In addition, the described invention includes a method of measuring the analyte concentration in a bolus of fluid using a pneumatic actuator in a fluid handling circuit. The described invention further includes a method of measuring the analyte concentration in a bolus of fluid using a pneumatic actuator in a fluid handling circuit wherein the method includes the step of injecting an air pocket into the fluid stream to create the bolus.
摘要:
The present application is directed to systems and methods associated with infusion pumps, which can optionally utilize an electrokinetic driving mechanism. Infusion pumps, including electrokinetically-driven pumps, are discussed, along with schemes for controlling their operation. As well, systems and methods of detecting malfunctions in infusion pumps are discussed. Any number of malfunctions can be detected including the presence of occlusions and/or leaks. In some instances, a measurement associated with some aspect of electrokinetic phenomena (e.g., an electrode measurement such as voltage or current) is compared with one or more sample values, the comparison allowing an indication of pump malfunction to be determined. A variety of such measurements and comparison techniques are discussed in the present disclosure.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to methods for controlling the flow of fluid and, more particularly, to a method of using triggerable passive valves to control the flow of fluid. In one embodiment of the present invention a method of using triggerable passive valves to control the flow of fluid is described wherein fluid is moved through a passive valve by providing pneumatic pressure between the passive valve and a flow restrictor, the pneumatic pressure exerted causing the pressure exerted by the fluid on the passive valve to exceed the burst pressure of the passive valve.
摘要:
Systems and methods of detecting occlusions and fluid-loss conditions (e.g., disconnects and/or leakages) in an infusion pump are discussed. For example, electrokinetic infusion pumps may develop an occlusion in the fluid flow path, which can disrupt control of fluid dispersed from the pump. As well, an infusion set disconnect can also result in a fluid-loss that can be disruptive. Such disruptions can be troublesome to systems that control the infusion pump, such as closed loop controllers. Accordingly, systems and methods described herein can be used to detect such occlusions and fluid-loss conditions during infusion pump operation. For example, a position sensor can be used to monitor fluid flow from the infusion pump, with the measurement being compared with an expected value to detect an occlusion or fluid-loss condition. Other algorithms for utilizing the position sensor are also described.