Patent ID: 6467953
Filing Date: 2002-10-22
Classification: G01K

Abstract:
An apparatus for facilitating pressurized infusion of liquid from a liquid-filled container through a tube into a patient wherein said liquid-filled container is suspended from a support and said tube extends between said liquid-filled container and said patient, said apparatus comprising:an inflatable pressure device for applying pressure to said liquid-filled container to facilitate flow of liquid from said liquid-filled container through the tube to the patient; a receptacle for engaging said support and receiving said liquid-filled container and said inflatable pressure device, wherein said receptacle includes a compartment defined by receptacle interior surfaces for. receiving and retaining said inflatable pressure device and said liquid-filled container within said receptacle interior and a temperature sensor with an indicator disposed thereon for measuring and providing a visual temperature indication of said liquid, and wherein said inflatable pressure device is disposed adjacent said liquid-filled container within said compartment; and a pressure controller for regulating fluid pressure within and expansion of said inflatable pressure device to control pressure applied by said inflatable pressure device to said liquid-filled container to generate a desired liquid flow rate from said liquid-filled container to the patient.