Patent ID: 6682500
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: A61F,A61M,F04B,Y10S

Abstract:
A pump assembly comprising:a main body having an anterior end, a posterior end, and an interior chamber; an intake conduit, said intake conduit fluidly coupled to said anterior end and an outlet conduit fluidly coupled to said interior chamber; a first valve means for selectively allowing fluid flow from said intake conduit to said interior chamber, a second valve means for selectively allowing fluid flow from said interior chamber into and through said outlet conduit; fluid displacement means for causing fluid flow through said main body, said fluid displacement means having a flexible main body and extending across said interior chamber; said fluid displacement means comprising a first synthetic muscle responsive to electrical impulses to produce movement thereof; and, a second synthetic muscle electrically connected to said first synthetic muscle for supplying said electrical impulses.