FLUID CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN IMPLANTABLE INFLATABLE DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20220304808A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-29

    申请号:US17655952

    申请日:2022-03-22

    Abstract: An implantable fluid operated device may include a fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid, an inflatable member, and a pump assembly configured to transfer fluid between the fluid reservoir and the inflatable member. The pump assembly may include one or more fluid pumps and one or more valves. The one or more valves may be normally open valves, normally closed valves, or a combination thereof. One or more sensing devices may be positioned within fluid passageways of the fluid operated device. The electronic control system may control operation of the pump assembly based on fluid pressure measurements and/or fluid flow measurements received from the one or more sensing devices. Variable voltage can be applied to the control of the pump and/or the valves based on varying atmospheric conditions and the fluid pressure and/or flow measurements processed by the electronic control system.

    PIEZOELECTRIC NON-RETURN VALVE
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20250009515A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-09

    申请号:US18760693

    申请日:2024-07-01

    Abstract: An implantable fluid operated device includes a fluid control system to transfer fluid between a fluid reservoir and an inflatable member. The fluid control system includes at least one fluid control device including at least one pump and at least one valve, or at least one combination pump and valve device. The at least one fluid control device includes an auxiliary fluid control device that maintains a closed state of the valve in response to a fluctuation in pressure, or a pressure spike that would otherwise cause an unintentional opening of the fluid control device, and unintentional flow of fluid through the fluid control device.

    SURFACE ENHANCEMENT OF A BONDING SURFACE IN A PIEZO ELECTRIC PUMP/VALVE

    公开(公告)号:US20250109742A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-03

    申请号:US18894925

    申请日:2024-09-24

    Abstract: A device may include a base plate and a deformable diaphragm having a first surface, where the first surface includes a textured surface. The device may also include a fluid chamber defined between the base plate and the deformable diaphragm, with the fluid chamber being in fluidic connection with the fluid reservoir and with the inflatable member. The device may also include a piezoelectric element having a second surface, the first surface of the deformable diaphragm and the second surface of the piezoelectric element being adhesively attached, the piezoelectric element being operable to repeatedly change a volume of the fluid chamber by deforming the deformable diaphragm to pump fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member.

    FLUID SYSTEMS IN A BODILY IMPLANT

    公开(公告)号:US20240415657A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-19

    申请号:US18733271

    申请日:2024-06-04

    Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant, includes an inflatable member; a pump assembly, the pump assembly being configured to facilitate a transfer of fluid to and from the inflatable member; a tubular member extending from the pump assembly; a base member coupled to the pump assembly; and a coupling member configured to be disposed such that a portion of the tubular member is disposed between the base member and the coupling member to facilitate a coupling of the tubular member to the pump assembly.

    PIEZOELECTRIC NON-RETURN VALVE SHUT-OFF

    公开(公告)号:US20250017734A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-16

    申请号:US18765820

    申请日:2024-07-08

    Abstract: An implantable fluid operated device includes a fluid control system to transfer fluid between a fluid reservoir and an inflatable member. The fluid control system includes at least one fluid control device including at least one pump and at least one valve, or at least one combination pump and valve device. A seal is provided in the at least one fluid control device. In a first mode, the seal provides a seal between a fluid passageway and a fluid chamber of the fluid control device, to close the fluid control device. In a second mode, the seal is disengaged to open the fluid control device and allow fluid to flow between the fluid passageway and the fluid chamber. A seal retention device maintains a position of the seal when the fluid control device is open and fluid is flowing through the fluid control device.

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