Automated medical liquid filling system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9474690
APP PUB NO 20150101707A1
SERIAL NO

14518132

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A medical liquid filling system and associated methods are provided, the system comprising a disposable and a drive system. The disposable includes a tubular member and a piston slidably disposed within the tubular member for retraction and advancement within at least a first portion of the tubular member. The disposable may include a seal member for sealing the first portion of the tubular member and may be interconnected to the piston for co-movement therewith. The drive system may include a piston drive member selectively interconnectable to the piston for driven advancement and retraction of the piston within the tubular member. The drive system may be interconnected to a controller, which may be operable to automate or semi-automate various filling operations. A user interface may be interconnected to the controller for providing input of various system operation parameters, which may be communicated to the controller to facilitate automated or semi-automated operation of the filling system.

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BAXTER CORPORATION ENGLEWOOD9540 S MAROON CIRCLE ENGLEWOOD CO 80112

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aumiller, Joshua Nathan Lakewood, US 6 151
Hutchins, Loren Havener Parker, US 2 83
Ranalletta, Joseph Vincent Centennial, US 20 315

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