Fluid filling adapter for removing air from the fluid path of a plunger pump housing.

Abstract

A fluid filling adapter is provided for removing air from the fluid path of a plunger pump housing. [Solution] The filling adapter 3000 for filling the reservoir includes a button assembly actuator 3046 and a pump chamber plunger actuator 3048 that is hingely attached to the button assembly actuator 3046, wherein the operation of the button assembly actuator 3046 operates the pump chamber plunger actuator 3048, and the pump chamber plunger actuator 3048 operates the pump chamber membrane before at least one button assembly operates the membrane.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This application is U.S. Patent Application No. 12 / 649,681 (filed December 30, 2009, currently , U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US-2010-0198182-Al, published August 5, 2010. Opened and named ``Method, System and Apparatus for Ve 'rification of Volume and Pumping', agency case This is a continuation application (number G85), and the application primarily takes priority from the following U.S. provisional patent application. These applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety: U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 142,042 (filed December 31, 2008, title "Me thod, System and Apparatus for Verificat "Ion of Volume and Pumping" (representative case number G78); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 225,794 (July 15, 2009) Filing date: 5th, Title: "Infusion Pump Assembly", Agent: Case Number H 48).

[0002] U.S. Patent Application No. 12 / 649,681 (filed December 30, 2009, currently U.S. Patent Patent Application Publication No. US-2010-0198182-AI, published August 5, 2010, titled “ Method, System and Apparatus for Verification The ation of Volume and Pumping (G85) is also a US National Patent Application No. 12 / 347,985 (filed December 31, 2008, currently a US patent application) Application Publication No. US-2009-0299277-A1, published December 3, 2009, titled “I Partially continuing from "Fusion Pump Assembly" (representative case number G75) This application is a U.S. Provisional Patent Application, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Priority is claimed from the applications, and all such applications are incorporated herein by reference: U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 018,054 (filed December 31, 2007, title "Pa tch Pump with Shape Memory Wire Pump Act "uator", attorney case number E87); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 018,042 (filed December 31, 2007, title "Pa "Tch Pump with External Infusion Set", Agent Case number E88); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 017,989 (filed December 31, 2007, title "We arable Infusion Pump with Disposable Bass e”, agent case number E89); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 01 8002 (filed December 31, 2007, title "P atch Pump with Rotational Engagement Ass embly”, Agent Case No. E90); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 01 8,339 (filed December 31, 2007, title "S System and Method for Controlling a Shape -Memory Actuator”, Agent Case No. E91); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 023,645 (filed January 25, 2008, title "Inf USION Pump with Bolus Button”, Agent Case No. F49 ); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 101,053 (filed September 29, 2008, title "Inf usion Pump Assembly with a Switch Assemblage ly”, Agent Case No. F73); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 101,077 (filed September 29, 2008, title "Inf usion Pump Assembly with a Tubing Storag e", attorney case number F74); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 101,105 (filed September 29, 2008, title "Imp roved Infusion Pump Assembly”, Agent Case No. F75 ): U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 101,115 (filed September 29, 2008, title "Fil ling Apparatus and Methods for an Infusi on Pump Assembly”, Agent Case No. GO8).

[0003] U.S. Patent Application No. 12 / 649,681 (filed December 30, 2009, currently U.S. Patent Patent Application Publication No. US-2010-0198182-AI, published August 5, 2010, titled “ Method, System and Apparatus for Verification "Disposition of Volume and Pumping," (Representative's Case No. G85) Also, U.S. Patent Application No. 12 / 347,982 (filed December 31, 2008, currently) , U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US-2009-0281497-AI, November 12, 2009 Publication, name "Wearable Pump Assembly", agent case number G76 This is a continuation application of the above, which in whole is incorporated herein by reference. Claiming priority from the following U.S. provisional patent applications, all of these applications are referred to herein by reference. Incorporated by reference: U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 01,054 (filed December 31, 2007, titled "Pat ch Pump with Shape Memory Wire Pump Actu ator", Attorney Docket No. E87); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 018,042 (filed December 31, 2007, titled "Pa tch Pump with External Infusion Set", Attorney Docket No. E88); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 017,989 (filed December 31, 2007, titled "We arable Infusion Pump with Disposable Bas<000009,6>e", Attorney Docket No. E89); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 018,002 (filed December 31, 2007, titled "Pa tch Pump with Rotational Engagement Asse mbly", Attorney Docket No. E90); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 018,339 (filed December 31, 2007, titled "Sy stem and Method for Controlling a Shape- Memory Actuator", Attorney Docket No. E91); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 023,645 (filed January 25, 2008, titled "Inf usion Pump with Bolus Button", Attorney Docket No. F49 ); U.S. Patent Application No. 1 / 101,053 (filed September 29, 2008, titled "Infu sion Pump Assembly with a Switch Assembl y", Attorney Docket No. F73); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 101,077 (filed September 29, 2008, titled "Inf usion Pump Assembly with a Tubing Storag e", attorney case number F74); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 101,105 (filed September 29, 2008, title "Imp roved Infusion Pump Assembly”, Agent Case No. F75 ); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 101,115 (filed September 29, 2008, title "Fil ling Apparatus and Methods for an Infusi on Pump Assembly”, (Attorney Docket NO.G0 8).

[0004] U.S. Patent Application No. 12 / 649,681 (filed December 30, 2009, currently U.S. Patent Patent application publication No. US-2010-0198182-Al, published August 5, 2010, title " Method, System and Apparatus for Verification "Disposition of Volume and Pumping," (Representative's Case No. G85) Also, U.S. Patent Application No. 12 / 347,984 (filed December 31, 2008, currently) U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US-2009-0299289-A1, published December 3, 2009. Open, name “Pump Assembly With Switch”, agent case number G This application is a continuation of application 79), the whole of which is incorporated herein by reference. This specification claims priority from the following U.S. provisional patent applications, all of which refer to this specification. Used in writing: U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 01 8,054 (filed December 31, 2007, title "P atch Pump with Shape Memory Wire Pump Ac tutor”, Agent Case No. E87); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 018,042 (filed December 31, 2007, title "Pa "Tch Pump with External Infusion Set", Agent Case number E88); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 017,989 (filed December 31, 2007, title "We arable Infusion Pump with Disposable Bass e”, agent case number E89); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 01 8002 (filed December 31, 2007, title "P atch Pump with Rotational Engagement Ass embly”, Agent Case No. E90); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 018,339 (filed December 31, 2007, title "Sy stem and Method for Controlling a Shape- Memory Actuator”, Agent Case No. E91); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 023,645 (filed January 25, 2008, title "Inf USION Pump with Bolus Button”, Agent Case No. F49 ); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 1 / 101,053 (filed September 29, 2008, title "Infu") sion Pump Assembly with a Switch Assembl y”, Agent Case No. F73); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 101,077 (filed September 29, 2008, title "Inf usion Pump Assembly with a Tubing Storag e", attorney case number F74); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 101,105 (filed September 29, 2008, title "Imp roved Infusion Pump Assembly”, Agent Case No. F75 ); U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 101,115 (filed September 29, 2008, title "Fil ling Apparatus and Methods for an Infusi on Pump Assembly”, Agent Case No. GO8).

[0005] (Field of Invention) This application relates in general to fluid delivery systems, and more specifically to apparatus for fluid delivery, Regarding the stem and method. [Background technology]

[0006] Many potentially valuable drugs or compounds, including biological agents, suffer from poor absorption and hepatic metabolism. It is not effective orally due to poor quality or other pharmacokinetic factors. In addition, several treatments The therapeutic compound can be absorbed orally, but it may require frequent administration. In such cases, it is difficult to maintain the schedule desired by the patient. Oral delivery is often employed, or can be employed.

[0007] Drug delivery such as subcutaneous injection, intramuscular injection, and intravenous (IV) administration, as well as other fluids and Effective parenteral routes of administration of the compound include skin puncture with a needle or stylet. Surin is an example of a therapeutic solution that is self-injected by millions of people with diabetes. It is delivered parenterally. Drug users can wear a device that automatically delivers the necessary drugs / compounds over a certain period of time. They can enjoy benefits from S.

[0008] To achieve this objective, portable and wearable devices for controlled release of therapeutic drugs Efforts have been made to design chairs. Such devices include cartridges and cylinders. It is known to have a storage section such as a jar or bag, and to be electronically controlled. These devices have numerous drawbacks, including a high failure rate. Reducing the size, weight, and cost of these devices is also an ongoing challenge. Chairs are often applied to the skin, which presents the challenge of frequent repositioning for application. [Overview of the project] [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, a filling adapter for filling a storage section is disclosed. The adapter is a button assembly actuator and a hinge to the button assembly actuator. Includes a pump chamber plunger actuator that is mounted in a connectable manner, The operation of the tank assembly actuator creates the pump chamber plunger actuator. The pump chamber plunger actuator is operated by at least one button assembly. The pump chamber membrane is activated before the motor is activated.

[0010] Some embodiments of the present invention include one or more of the following: The filling adapter further includes a filling assist, which is attached to the base of the filling adapter. The filling assist accommodates the syringe. The filling adapter is connected to the storage assembly. It is a reusable adapter, and when attached, the reservoir assembly is connected to the syringe. Therefore, it can be filled. The button assembly further The filling assist is detachably attached to the filling adapter.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, a filling adapter base is disclosed. The filling adapter base is a small A button assembly actuator to operate at least one button assembly, Pump chamber hinged to the button assembly actuator. The operation of the plunger actuator and the button assembly actuator is performed by the pump. The chamber plunger actuator is activated, and the pump chamber plunger actuator The system activates the pump chamber membrane before at least one button assembly is activated. To make someone do it.

[0012] Some embodiments of this aspect of the present invention include one or more of the following: The filling adapter foundation further includes a filling aid, which is attached to the filling adapter foundation. The filling aid is removablely attached to the filling adapter base. The filling adapter is hinged to the base. Pump chamber actuator It is mounted to the button assembly actuator in a hinge-connectable manner via a living hinge. The pump chamber actuator is connected to the button assembly actuator via a pivot hinge. It is hinged to the turner. The button assembly actuator is small At the very least, it will activate the three button assemblies.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, a filling adapter system for filling a storage section is disclosed. The filling adapter system includes a filling adapter base, and the filling adapter base is at least A button assembly actuator for operating one button assembly, and a button Pump chamber plan that is hinge-connected to the assembly actuator The operation of the button assembly actuator, including the actuator, is performed by the pump channel. The bubble plunger actuator is activated, and the pump chamber plunger actuator, Activate the pump chamber membrane before at least one button assembly is activated. The filling adapter system also accommodates a syringe for filling the reservoir. This includes a filling aid that can be attached to the adapter.

[0014] Some embodiments of this aspect of the present invention include one or more of the following: The filling aid is removably attached to the filling adapter base. It is hinged to the foundation. The pump chamber actuator is located in the living room. It is hinge-connected to the button assembly actuator via a hinge. The pump chamber actuator is connected to the button assembly actuator via a pivot hinge. It is hinge-connectable to the button assembly actuator. Activate the button assembly.

[0015] According to one aspect of the present invention, a filling adapter system is disclosed. Filling Adapter System It consists of a disposable housing assembly with a reservoir for holding fluid and a filling adapter. The filling adapter includes a button for activating at least one button assembly. The button assembly actuator and the button assembly actuator are hinged to each other. A pump chamber plunger actuator is attached, and a button assembly The actuator operates by activating the pump chamber plunger actuator, and the pump The chamber plunger actuator is activated by at least one button assembly. The pump chamber plunger actuator activates the pump chamber membrane before it is activated, A filling adapter that is attached to a filling adapter for housing a syringe for filling the storage section. Includes assistants.

[0016] Some embodiments of this aspect of the present invention further describe a filling adapter system that is disposable The filling aid includes a syringe for filling the reservoir of the housing assembly, and the filling aid is the syringe Includes one embodiment that accommodates.

[0017] Details of one or more embodiments are described in the accompanying drawings and the following description. Other features and The advantages will become clear from the description, drawings, and claims. The present invention provides, for example, the following: (Item 1) A filling adapter for filling a storage section, Button assembly actuator and The pump is hinge-connected to the above button assembly actuator. Chamber plunger actuator and Equipped with, The operation of the above button assembly actuator is controlled by the above pump chamber plunger actuator. The inverter is activated, and the pump chamber plunger actuator operates at least One button assembly activates the pump chamber membrane before it is activated. Filling adapter. (Item 2) Further equipped with a filling aid, the filling aid is attached to the base of the filling adapter. The above-mentioned filling aid is a filling adapter described in item 1, which houses the syringe. (Item 3) The above-mentioned filling adapter is an adapter that can be attached to the storage unit assembly, and the attachment The storage assembly may be filled by a syringe. , the filling adapter described in item 1. (Item 4) The above button assembly further comprises at least one more button assembly. The filling adapter described in item 1, further including the following. (Item 5) The above-mentioned filling aid is detachably attached to the above-mentioned filling adapter, as described in item 1. The included filling adapter. (Item 6) A filling adapter base, Button assembly actuator for activating at least one button assembly Ta and, The pump is hinge-connected to the above button assembly actuator. Chamber plunger actuator and Equipped with, The operation of the above button assembly actuator is controlled by the above pump chamber plunger actuator. The inverter is activated, and the pump chamber plunger actuator operates at least One button assembly activates the pump chamber membrane before it is activated. Filling adapter base. (Item 7) Further equipped with a filling aid, the filling aid is attached to the base of the filling adapter. , the filling adapter base as described in item 6. (Item 8) The above filling aid is detachably attached to the base of the above filling adapter, item 7 The filling adapter base described above. (Item 9) The above filling aid is attached to the above filling adapter foundation in a hinged manner. The filling adapter base described in 7. (Item 10) The pump chamber actuator is connected to the button assembly via the living hinge. The filling adapter base described in item 6 is hinge-connected to the actuator. Foundation. (Item 11) The pump chamber actuator is connected to the button assembly actuator via a pivot hinge. A filling adapter base, as described in item 6, that is hinged to the tuner. (Item 12) The above button assembly actuator operates at least three button assemblies. The filling adapter base is as described in item 6. (Item 13) A filling adapter system for filling a storage section, A filling adapter base, Button assembly actuator to activate at least one button assembly ta and, The pump is hinge-connected to the above button assembly actuator. Chamber plunger actuator and The operation of the button assembly actuator is performed by the pump chamber plunger The plunger actuator is activated, and the pump chamber plunger actuator operates as described above. At the very least, activate the pump chamber membrane before one button assembly is activated. Filling adapter base, A filling aid attached to the above-mentioned filling adapter, for filling the storage section. Filling aid for housing the syringe and A filling adapter system equipped with this system. (Item 14) The above filling aid is detachably attached to the base of the above filling adapter, item 1 The filling adapter base described in 3. (Item 15) The above filling aid is attached to the above filling adapter foundation in a hinged manner. Filling adapter base as described in 13. (Item 16) The pump chamber actuator is connected to the button assembly via the living hinge. The filling adapter described in item 13 is hinge-connected to the actuator. Basics. (Item 17) The pump chamber actuator is connected to the button assembly actuator via a pivot hinge. Filling adapter base as described in item 13, which is hinged to the tutor. . (Item 18) The above button assembly actuator operates at least three button assemblies. The filling adapter base is as described in item 13. (Item 19) A filling adapter system, A disposable housing assembly having a reservoir for holding fluid, Filling adapter and Equipped with, The above filling adapter is Button assembly actuator for activating at least one button assembly Ta and, The pump is hinge-connected to the above button assembly actuator. A chamber plunger actuator, which operates the button assembly actuator. This activates the pump chamber plunger actuator, and the pump chamber plunger The jack actuator is activated before at least one of the above button assemblies is activated. A pump chamber plunger actuator that operates the pump chamber membrane, A filling aid attached to the above-mentioned filling adapter, for filling the storage section. Filling aid for housing the syringe and A filling adapter system equipped with this system. (Item 20) The above disposable housing assembly further comprises a syringe for filling the above storage section, The filling aid is the filling adapter system described in item 19, which accommodates the syringe mentioned above. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0018] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a side view of the injection pump assembly. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the various components of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the disposable housing assembly of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 5] Figures 5A-5C are cross-sectional views of an embodiment of a bulkhead access assembly. [Figure 6] Figures 6A-6B are cross-sectional views of another embodiment of the bulkhead access assembly. [Figure 7] Figures 7A-7B are partial top views of another embodiment of the bulkhead access assembly. [Figure 8] Figures 8A-8B are cross-sectional views of another embodiment of the bulkhead access assembly. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a perspective view of the injection pump assembly from Figure 1, showing the external injection set. [Figure 10] Figures 10A-10E illustrate multiple Velcro® configurations. [Figure 11A] Figure 11A is an isometric view of an alternative embodiment of the remote control assembly and the injection pump assembly of Figure 1. [Figure 11B] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11C] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11D] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11E] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11F] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11G] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11H] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11I] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11J] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11K] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11L] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11M] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11N] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11O] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11P] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11Q] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11R] Figures 11B-11R depict various high-level schematics and flowcharts of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 12] Figures 12A-12F show multiple display screens rendered by the remote control assembly shown in Figure 11A. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is an isometric view of an alternative embodiment of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is an isometric view of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 13. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is an isometric view of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 13. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is an isometric view of an alternative embodiment of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a plan view of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a plan view of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 19A] Figure 19A is an exploded view of the various components of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 19B] Figure 19B is an isometric view of a portion of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 20] Figure 20 is a cross-sectional view of the disposable housing assembly of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 21] Figure 21 is a diagram of the fluid path within the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 22]Figures 22A-22C are diagrams of the fluid pathways within the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 23] Figure 23 is an exploded view of the various components of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 24] Figure 24 is a cross-sectional isometric view of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 25] Figures 25A-25D are other isometric views of the pump assembly shown in Figure 24. [Figure 26] Figures 26A-26B are isometric views of the measuring valve assembly of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 27] Figures 27A-27B are side views of the measuring valve assembly shown in Figures 26A-26B. [Figure 28A] Figures 28A-28D show the measuring valve assembly of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 28B] Figures 28A-28D show the measuring valve assembly of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 28C] Figures 28A-28D show the measuring valve assembly of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 28D] Figures 28A-28D show the measuring valve assembly of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 16. [Figure 29] Figure 29 is an isometric view of an alternative embodiment of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 30] Figure 30 is an isometric view of an alternative embodiment of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 31] Figure 31 is another diagram of an alternative embodiment of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 9. [Figure 32] Figure 32 is an exploded view of another embodiment of the injection pump assembly. [Figure 33] Figure 33 is another exploded view of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 32. [Figure 34] Figures 34A-34B depict another embodiment of the injection pump assembly. [Figure 35]Figures 35A-35C are top, side, and bottom views of the reusable housing assembly of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 32. [Figure 36] Figure 36 is an exploded view of the reusable housing assembly shown in Figures 35A-35C. [Figure 37] Figure 37 is an exploded view of the reusable housing assembly shown in Figures 35A-35C. [Figure 38A] Figure 38A is an exploded view of the reusable housing assembly shown in Figures 35A-35C. [Figure 38B] Figures 38B-38D are a top view, side view, and bottom view of one embodiment of a dust cover. [Figure 38C] Figures 38B-38D are a top view, side view, and bottom view of one embodiment of a dust cover. [Figure 38D] Figures 38B-38D are a top view, side view, and bottom view of one embodiment of a dust cover. [Figure 39] Figures 39A-39C are top, side, and bottom views of the electrical control assembly of the reusable housing assembly shown in Figures 35A-35C. [Figure 40] Figures 40A-40C are the top, side, and bottom views of the circuit board of the reusable enclosure assembly shown in Figures 35A-35C. [Figure 41] Figures 41A and 41B are perspective top and bottom views of the substrate shown in Figures 40A and 40C. [Figure 42] Figures 42A-42C are the top, side, and bottom views of the circuit board of the reusable enclosure assembly shown in Figures 35A-35C. [Figure 43] Figures 43A-43B depict the mechanical control assembly of the reusable housing assembly shown in Figures 35A-35C. [Figure 44] Figures 44A-44C depict the mechanical control assembly of the reusable housing assembly shown in Figures 35A-35C. [Figure 45] Figures 45A-45B depict the pump plunger and reservoir valve of the mechanical control assembly of the reusable housing assembly shown in Figures 35A-35C. [Figure 46] Figures 46A–46E depict the plunger pump and reservoir valve of the mechanical control assembly in the reusable housing assembly shown in Figures 35A–35C. [Figure 47] Figures 47A-47B depict the measuring valves of the mechanical control assembly in the reusable housing assembly shown in Figures 35A-35C. [Figure 48] Figure 48 is an exploded view of the disposable housing assembly of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 32. [Figure 49A] Figure 49A is a plan view of the disposable housing assembly shown in Figure 48. [Figure 49B] Figure 49B is a cross-sectional view of the disposable housing assembly of Figure 49A, obtained along BB. [Figure 49C] Figure 49C is a cross-sectional view of the disposable housing assembly of Figure 49A, obtained along CC. [Figure 50] Figures 50A-50C depict the basic components of the disposable housing assembly shown in Figure 48. [Figure 51] Figures 51A-51C depict the fluid path cover of the disposable housing assembly shown in Figure 48. [Figure 52] Figures 52A-52C depict the membrane assembly of the disposable housing assembly shown in Figure 48. [Figure 53] Figures 53A-53C depict the top portion of the disposable housing assembly shown in Figure 48. [Figure 54] Figures 54A-54C depict the valve inserts of the disposable housing assembly shown in Figure 48. [Figure 55] Figures 55A-55B depict the locking ring assembly of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 32. [Figure 56] Figures 56A-56C depict the locking ring assembly of the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 32. [Figure 57] Figures 57-58 are isometric views of the injection pump assembly and filling adapter. [Figure 58] Figures 57-58 are isometric views of the injection pump assembly and filling adapter. [Figure 59] Figures 59-64 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 57. [Figure 60] Figures 59-64 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 57. [Figure 61] Figures 59-64 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 57. [Figure 62] Figures 59-64 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 57. [Figure 63] Figures 59-64 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 57. [Figure 64] Figures 59-64 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 57. [Figure 65] Figure 65 is an isometric view of another embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 66] Figures 66-67 illustrate another embodiment of the injection pump assembly and filling adapter. [Figure 67] Figures 66-67 illustrate another embodiment of the injection pump assembly and filling adapter. [Figure 68] Figures 68-74 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 66. [Figure 69] Figures 68-74 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 66. [Figure 70] Figures 68-74 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 66. [Figure 71] Figures 68-74 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 66. [Figure 72] Figures 68-74 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 66. [Figure 73] Figures 68-74 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 66. [Figure 74] Figures 68-74 show various diagrams of the filling adapter shown in Figure 66. [Figure 75] Figures 75-80 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger. [Figure 76] Figures 75-80 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger. [Figure 77] Figures 75-80 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger. [Figure 78] Figures 75-80 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger. [Figure 79] Figures 75-80 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger. [Figure 80] Figures 75-80 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger. [Figure 81] Figures 81-89 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger / docking station. [Figure 82] Figures 81-89 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger / docking station. [Figure 83] Figures 81-89 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger / docking station. [Figure 84] Figures 81-89 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger / docking station. [Figure 85] Figures 81-89 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger / docking station. [Figure 86] Figures 81-89 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger / docking station. [Figure 87] Figures 81-89 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger / docking station. [Figure 88] Figures 81-89 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger / docking station. [Figure 89] Figures 81-89 illustrate various embodiments of the battery charger / docking station. [Figure 90A] Figures 90A-90C show various diagrams of the volume sensor assembly included within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 90B] Figures 90A-90C show various diagrams of the volume sensor assembly included within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 90C]Figures 90A-90C show various diagrams of the volume sensor assembly included within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 91] Figures 91A-91I show various diagrams of the volume sensor assembly included in the injection pump assembly of Figure 1. [Figure 92] Figures 92A-92I show various diagrams of the capacity sensor assembly included within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 93] Figures 93A-93I show various diagrams of the capacity sensor assembly included in the injection pump assembly of Figure 1. [Figure 94] Figures 94A-94F show various diagrams of the volume sensor assembly included within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 95] Figure 95 is an exploded view of the volume sensor assembly contained within the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 96] Figure 96 is a diagram of the volume sensor assembly included in the injection pump assembly of Figure 1. [Figure 97] Figure 97 is a two-dimensional graph of the performance characteristics of the capacitive sensor assembly shown in Figure 96. [Figure 98] Figure 98 is a two-dimensional graph of the performance characteristics of the capacitive sensor assembly shown in Figure 96. [Figure 99] Figure 99 is a two-dimensional graph of the performance characteristics of the capacitive sensor assembly shown in Figure 96. [Figure 100] Figure 100 is a diagram of the volume sensor assembly included in the injection pump assembly of Figure 1. [Figure 101] Figure 101 is a two-dimensional graph of the performance characteristics of the capacitive sensor assembly shown in Figure 100. [Figure 102] Figure 102 is a two-dimensional graph of the performance characteristics of the capacitive sensor assembly shown in Figure 100. [Figure 103] Figure 103 is a diagram of the volume sensor assembly included within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 104] Figure 104 is a two-dimensional graph of the performance characteristics of the capacity sensor assembly contained within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 105] Figure 105 is a two-dimensional graph of the performance characteristics of the capacity sensor assembly contained within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 106] Figure 106 is a two-dimensional graph of the performance characteristics of the capacity sensor assembly contained within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 107] Figure 107 is a two-dimensional graph of the performance characteristics of the capacity sensor assembly contained within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 108] Figure 108 is a two-dimensional graph of the performance characteristics of the capacity sensor assembly contained within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 109] Figure 109 is a diagram of the control model for the capacity sensor assembly contained within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 110] Figure 110 is a diagram of the electrical control assembly relative to the capacitive sensor assembly included in the injection pump assembly of Figure 1. [Figure 111] Figure 111 is a diagram of the capacity controller relative to the capacity sensor assembly included in the injection pump assembly of Figure 1. [Figure 112] Figure 112 is a diagram of the feedforward controller of the capacitive controller shown in Figure 111. [Figure 113] Figures 113-114 schematically illustrate the implementation of the SMA controller for the capacitance controller shown in Figure 111. [Figure 114] Figures 113-114 schematically illustrate the implementation of the SMA controller for the capacitance controller shown in Figure 111. [Figure 114A] Figures 114A and 114B show alternative implementations of the SMA controller. [Figure 114B] Figures 114A and 114B show alternative implementations of the SMA controller. [Figure 115] Figure 115 schematically illustrates a multiprocessor control configuration that may be included within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 116]Figure 116 is a diagram of a multiprocessor control configuration that may be included within the injection pump assembly of Figure 1. [Figure 117A] Figures 117A-117B schematically illustrate the multiprocessor functionality. [Figure 117B] Figures 117A-117B schematically illustrate the multiprocessor functionality. [Figure 118] Figure 118 schematically illustrates the functionality of multiprocessors. [Figure 119] Figure 119 schematically illustrates the multiprocessor functionality. [Figure 120A] Figures 120A-120E illustrate various software layers graphically. [Figure 120B] Figures 120B-120C illustrate various state diagrams. [Figure 120C] Figures 120B-120C illustrate various state diagrams. [Figure 120D] Figure 120D graphically illustrates the device interactions. [Figure 120E] Figure 120E graphically illustrates the device interactions. [Figure 121] Figure 121 schematically depicts the volume sensor assembly included within the injection pump assembly in Figure 1. [Figure 122] Figure 122 schematically illustrates the interconnections of the various systems in the injection pump assembly shown in Figure 1. [Figure 123] Figure 123 schematically illustrates the basal bolus injection event. [Figure 124] Figure 124 schematically illustrates the basal bolus injection event. [Figure 125A] Figures 125A-125G illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 125B] Figures 125A-125G illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 125C] Figures 125A-125G illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 125D] Figures 125A-125G illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 125E] Figures 125A-125G illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 125F] Figures 125A-125G illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 125G] Figures 125A-125G illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126A] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126B] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126C] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126D] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126E] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126F] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126G] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126H] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126I] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126J] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126K] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126L] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 126M] Figures 126A-126M illustrate a hierarchical state machine. [Figure 127] Figure 127 is a schematic diagram illustrating a split-ring resonator antenna. [Figure 128] Figure 128 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a medical device configured to utilize a split-ring resonator antenna. [Figure 129]Figure 129 is an illustrative schematic diagram of a split-ring resonator antenna and a transmission line from a medical injection device. [Figure 130] Figure 130 is a graph of the reflection attenuation of a segmented ring resonator antenna before it comes into contact with human skin. [Figure 130A] Figure 130A is a graph of the reflection attenuation of a split-ring resonator antenna while it is in contact with human skin. [Figure 131] Figure 131 is an illustrative schematic diagram of a segmented ring resonator antenna integrated into a device operating in close proximity within a dielectric material. [Figure 132] Figure 132 is a schematic diagram showing the internal and external dimensions of an exemplary embodiment. [Figure 133] Figure 133 is a graph of the reflection attenuation of an undivided ring resonator antenna before contact with human skin. [Figure 133A] Figure 133A is a graph of the reflection attenuation of a split-ring resonator antenna while it is in contact with human skin. [Figure 134] Figures 134–145 depict embodiments of the charger, including various perspective views, exploded views, and partial exploded views. [Figure 135] Figures 134–145 depict embodiments of the charger, including various perspective views, exploded views, and partial exploded views. [Figure 136] Figures 134–145 depict embodiments of the charger, including various perspective views, exploded views, and partial exploded views. [Figure 137] Figures 134–145 depict embodiments of the charger, including various perspective views, exploded views, and partial exploded views. [Figure 138] Figures 134–145 depict embodiments of the charger, including various perspective views, exploded views, and partial exploded views. [Figure 139] Figures 134–145 depict embodiments of the charger, including various perspective views, exploded views, and partial exploded views. [Figure 140] Figures 134–145 depict embodiments of the charger, including various perspective views, exploded views, and partial exploded views. [Figure 141] Figures 134–145 depict embodiments of the charger, including various perspective views, exploded views, and partial exploded views. [Figure 142] Figures 134–145 depict embodiments of the charger, including various perspective views, exploded views, and partial exploded views. [Figure 143] Figures 134–145 depict embodiments of the charger, including various perspective views, exploded views, and partial exploded views. [Figure 144] Figures 134–145 depict embodiments of the charger, including various perspective views, exploded views, and partial exploded views. [Figure 145] Figures 134–145 depict embodiments of the charger, including various perspective views, exploded views, and partial exploded views. [Figure 146-1] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 146-2] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 146-3] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 146-A1] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 146-A2] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 146-A3] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 146-A4] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 146-A5] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 146-A6]Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 146-A7] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 146-A8] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 146-A9] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-1] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-2] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-3] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-4] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-5] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-6] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-7] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-A1] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-A2] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-A3] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-A4] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-A5] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-A6] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-A7] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-A8] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 147-A9] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-1] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-2] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-3] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-4] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-5] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-6] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-7] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-8] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-9] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-A1] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-A2] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-A3] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-A4] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-A5] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-A6] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-A7] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-A8] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 148-A9] Figures 146-148 are schematic diagrams of exemplary electrical systems that may be used in relation to the chargers shown in Figures 134-145. [Figure 149]Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 150] Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 151] Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 152] Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 153] Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 154] Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 155] Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 156] Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 157] Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 158] Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 159] Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 160] Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 161] Figures 149-173 illustrate various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 162] Figures 149 to 173 show various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 163] Figures 149 to 173 show various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 164] Figures 149 to 173 show various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 165] Figures 149 to 173 show various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 166] Figures 149 to 173 show various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 167] Figures 149 to 173 show various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 168] Figures 149 to 173 show various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 169] Figures 149 to 173 show various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 170] Figures 149 to 173 show various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 171] Figures 149 to 173 show various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 172] Figures 149 to 173 show various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 173] Figures 149 to 173 show various additional embodiments of the charger, as well as various features of such additional embodiments. [Figure 174]Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 174A] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 175] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 176] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 177] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 178] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 179] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 180] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 181] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 182] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 183] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 184] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 185] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 186] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 187] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 188] Figures 174-193 illustrate various diagrams and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 189] Figures 174 to 193 depict various views and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 190] Figures 174 to 193 depict various views and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 191] Figures 174 to 193 depict various views and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 192] Figures 174 to 193 depict various views and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 193] Figures 174 to 193 depict various views and side views of an embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 194] Figures 194 to 198 depict various views and side views of another embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 195] Figures 194 to 198 depict various views and side views of another embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 196] Figures 194 to 198 depict various views and side views of another embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 197] Figures 194 to 198 depict various views and side views of another embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 198] Figures 194 to 198 depict various views and side views of another embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 199A] Figures 199A to 199H depict sequential cross-sectional views of an embodiment of the filling adapter in operation. [Figure 199B] Figures 199A to 199H depict sequential cross-sectional views of an embodiment of the filling adapter in operation. [Figure 199C] Figures 199A to 199H depict sequential cross-sectional views of an embodiment of the filling adapter in operation. [Figure 199D] Figures 199A to 199H depict sequential cross-sectional views of an embodiment of the filling adapter in operation. [Figure 199E] Figures 199A to 199H depict sequential cross-sectional views of an embodiment of the filling adapter in operation. [Figure 199F] Figures 199A to 199H depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 199G] Figures 199A to 199H depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 199H] Figures 199A to 199H depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 200] Figure 200 is an exploded view of one embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 201] Figure 201 is an isometric view of a filled adapter foundation according to one embodiment. [Figure 202] Figures 202A and 202B are isometric views of a vial adapter according to one embodiment. [Figure 203A] Figures 203A to 203K depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 203B] Figures 203A to 203K depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 203C] Figures 203A to 203K depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 203D] Figures 203A to 203K depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 203E] Figures 203A to 203K depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 203F] Figures 203A to 203K depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 203G] Figures 203A to 203K depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 203H] Figures 203A to 203K depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 203I] Figures 203A to 203K depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 203J]Figures 203A to 203K depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 203K] Figures 203A to 203K depict sequential cross-sectional views of one embodiment of a filling adapter in operation. [Figure 204] Figures 204A to 204C are cross-sectional views of the sequence of a filling adapter in operation without a vial, according to one embodiment. [Figure 205] Figure 205 shows one embodiment of the system for verifying capacity and output. [Figure 206A] Figure 206A is an isometric top view of one embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 206B] Figure 206B is an isometric top view of one embodiment of a disposable housing assembly. [Figure 207A] Figure 207A is an isometric bottom view of one embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 207B] Figure 207B is an isometric top view of one embodiment of a filling adapter according to one embodiment. [Figure 208] Figures 208A and 208B are top views of a filling adapter and a disposable housing assembly at two different relative positions according to one embodiment. [Figure 209A] Figure 209A is a top view of one embodiment of a filling adapter. [Figure 209B] Figure 209B is a cross-sectional view of Figure 209A obtained at section "B". [Figure 209C] Figure 209C is a cross-sectional view of Figure 209A obtained at section "C". [Figure 210A] Figure 210A is a cross-sectional view of Figure 210A1 obtained at section "A". [Figure 210A-1] Figure 210A1 is a top view of one embodiment of a filling adapter and disposable housing assembly in the mounting and release positions. [Figure 210B] Figure 210B is a cross-sectional view of Figure 210B1 obtained at section "B". [Figure 210B-1]Figure 210B1 is a top view of one embodiment of a filling adapter and disposable housing assembly in the mounting and release positions. [Figure 210C] Figure 210C is a cross-sectional view of Figure 210C1 obtained at section "C". [Figure 210C-1] Figure 210C1 is a top view of one embodiment of a filling adapter and disposable housing assembly in the mounting and release positions. [Figure 211A] Figure 211A is an isometric exploded view of one embodiment of a filling adapter base and filling aid. [Figure 211B] Figure 211B is an isometric top view of one embodiment of a filling adapter base and filling aid. [Figure 211C] Figure 211C is an isometric top view of one embodiment of a filling adapter base and filling aid, rotated from the figure shown in Figure 211B. [Figure 212A] Figure 212A is an isometric top view of one embodiment of the filling adapter. [Figure 212B] Figure 212B is an isometric top view of the embodiment of the filling adapter shown in Figure 212A in a partially folded position. [Figure 212C] Figure 212C is an isometric top view of the embodiment of the filling adapter shown in Figure 212A in the folded position. [Figure 213A] Figure 213A is an isometric top view of one embodiment of a disposable housing assembly without an upper portion or membrane. [Figure 213B] Figure 213B is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of Figure 213A obtained at section "B".

[0019] Similar reference symbols in various drawings indicate similar elements. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0020] Referring to Figure 1-3, the injection pump assembly 100 is a reusable housing assembly. It may include 102. The reusable housing assembly 102 is rigid or stiff to resist compression. It can be constructed from any suitable material such as durable plastics. For example, durable materials and components. Using it provides a longer-lasting, more durable, reusable part, and within By providing superior protection through the placement of components, quality is improved and costs are reduced. It can be reduced.

[0021] The reusable housing assembly 102 is the pump assembly 106 and at least one It may include a mechanical control assembly 104 having a valve assembly 108. Reusable housing Assembly 102 also provides one or more control signals to the machine control assembly 104, It is configured to achieve the delivery of a fluid that can be injected into the brocher and / or as a bolus. It may include an electrical control assembly 110. A disposable housing assembly 114 passes through a fluid path. It may include a valve assembly 108 that can be configured to control the flow rate of the injectable fluid. The reusable housing assembly 102 also delivers fluid that can be injected to the user through the fluid path. It may include a pump assembly 106 that can be configured in such a way.

[0022] The electrical control assembly 110 controls the injected flow that is being delivered and / or delivered. The volume of the body can be monitored and controlled. For example, the electrical control assembly 110 is a capacity sensor assembly. It receives a signal from the Nburi 148, calculates the amount of injectable fluid that has just been dispensed, and Based on the required dose, whether a sufficient amount of injectable fluid has been dispensed. It can be determined. If sufficient injectable fluid has not been dispensed, the electrical control assembly 110 It may be determined that more injectable fluid should be delivered. Electrical control assembly The ri 110 is appropriately positioned in the machine control assembly 104 so that additional required doses can be dispensed. The electrical control assembly 110 may provide a signal, or the electrical control assembly 110 may provide an additional dose for the following purposes. Appropriate signals can be provided to the machine control assembly 104 so that the volume can be dispensed accordingly. Alternatively, if an excess of injectable fluid is dispensed, the electrical control assembly 110 will... The mechanical control assembly 104 is configured so that a smaller amount of injectable fluid can be dispensed in the next dose. It can provide an appropriate signal.

[0023] The mechanical control assembly 104 includes at least one shape memory actuator 112. Obtain the pump assembly 106 and / or valve assembly of the mechanical control assembly 104. 108 is a shape memory actuator, for example, a wire or spring configuration. It can be operated by a shape memory actuator 112, which may be a shape memory wire. The shape memory actuator 112 acts as the timing and mechanical control assembly 104. Electrically controlled assemblies that can control the amount of heat and / or electrical energy used to power the system. It is operably connected to the 110 and activated by the electrical control assembly 110. The shape memory actuator 112 is a conductive material that changes shape depending on temperature. It may be a shape memory alloy wire. The temperature of the shape memory actuator 112 is controlled by a heater. Or, more conveniently, it can be changed by the application of electrical energy. Actuator 112 is NITINOL TM or FLEXINOL (registered trademark), etc. It could be a shape memory wire composed of a nickel / titanium alloy.

[0024] The injection pump assembly 100 is used to supply the fluid injected by the injection pump assembly 100. It may include a capacitive sensor assembly 148 configured to monitor the amount of, for example, capacity The sensor assembly 148 may employ, for example, acoustic capacitance sensing. Acoustic capacitance measurement techniques are, The entirety of the disclosure is incorporated herein by reference to DEKA Prod. U.S. 5,575 transferred to ucts Limited Partnership Patent Nos. 310 and 5,755,683, and U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US2007 No. / 0228071A1, No. US2007 / 0219496A1, No. US2007 / 0 This is the subject of patent no. 219480A1 and US2007 / 0219597A1. For example, A method based on the Pratt effect, using a Hall effect sensor in combination with a vane or flapper valve, (For example, related to a flexible member covering a fluid reservoir, such as sensing the deflection of a flexible member.) ) such as the use of strain beams, the use of capacitive sensing with plates, or the thermal time-of-flight method. Other alternative techniques for measuring flow rate may also be used. One such alternative technique is The entire disclosure, which is incorporated herein by reference, was issued on February 9, 2007. Requested, titled Fluid Delivery Systems and Methods This is disclosed in U.S. Patent Application No. 11 / 704,899. Injection pump assembly The capacitance measurement produced by the capacitance sensor assembly 148 is fed back to the 100. It can be used to control the amount of injectable fluid injected into the user through a loop. It can be configured in this way.

[0025] The injection pump assembly 100 may further include a disposable housing assembly 114. Example For example, the disposable housing assembly 114 is for single use, or for example, for 3 days or This can be configured for use over a specified period of time, such as any other amount of time. Disposable housing assembly Bri 114 is any component in the injection pump assembly 100 that comes into contact with the injectable fluid. The components are positioned on and / or inside the disposable housing assembly 114. It can be configured as follows: For example, a fluid path or channel including a reservoir can be a disposable housing assembly. It may be located within Ri 114, for single use or for a specified number of uses before disposal. It can be configured for the disposable nature of the disposable housing assembly 114, which is used for the injection pump. This could improve the hygiene of 100 gentians.

[0026] See also Figure 4, the disposable housing assembly 114 is a reusable housing assembly 1 It may be configured to engage with 02 in a releasable manner, and to inject an injectable fluid (not shown), for example For example, it includes a cavity 116 having a reservoir 118 for receiving insulin. Disengaged engagement is achieved, for example, by a screw-type, twist-lock, or compression-fit configuration. Disposable housing assembly 114 and / or reusable housing assembly 10 2 is a disposable housing assembly 114 and a reusable housing assembly for engagement in a specific orientation. It may include an alignment assembly configured to assist in aligning the semblage 102. Similarly, the base knob 120 and the top knob 122 serve as indicators of alignment and complete engagement. It can be used.

[0027] The cavity 116 is at least partially formed by the disposable housing assembly 114, It can be integrated with it. The cavity 116 is for at least partially defining the storage section 118. The membrane assembly 124 may be included. The storage unit 118 may further include a disposable housing assembly 114 For example, a recess 1 formed in the base portion 128 of the disposable housing assembly 114. It can be defined by 26. For example, the membrane assembly 124 is positioned to cover the recess 126. The membrane may be attached to the base portion 128, thereby forming the storage portion 118. Assembly 124 has a seal 130 formed between the membrane assembly 124 and the base portion 128. The base is assembled by conventional means such as bonding, heat fusion, and / or compression fitting. It can be attached to part 128. The membrane assembly 124 may be flexible, and the membrane assembly The space formed between the bridge 124 and the recess 126 of the foundation 128 defines the storage area 118. It can be determined. The storage section 118 is non-pressurized and is in fluid communication with a fluid path (not shown). The membrane assembly 124 may also be at least partially foldable and hollow. 116 may include a vent assembly, thereby allowing the injectable fluid to reach the reservoir 11 When delivered from 8 to the fluid path, the accumulation of vacuum in the reservoir 118 is advantageously prevented. In a preferred embodiment, the membrane assembly 124 is fully foldable, however This allows for complete delivery of the injectable fluid. The cavity 116 provides ample space. Even when the storage section 118 is filled with an injectable fluid, there is always some void space. It can be configured to ensure certainty.

[0028] The membranes and reservoirs described herein are made of silicone, nitrile, and desired Any other material having elasticity and properties for functioning as described herein It can be made from materials including, but not limited to, those listed above. In addition, other structures may serve the same purpose. It is possible.

[0029] The use of a partially foldable, non-pressurized reservoir means that the fluid inside the reservoir will be used up. In this case, the accumulation of air in the storage section can be advantageously prevented. Accumulation of air in a storage section with ventilation holes In particular, the air pocket is interposed between the fluid contained in the reservoir and the partition wall of the reservoir. Furthermore, if the system is tilted, it is possible to prevent the fluid from escaping from the reservoir. Stem tilting is expected during normal operation of the wearable device.

[0030] The storage section 118 is designed to carry a sufficient supply of insulin for delivery over a period of more than one day. The size can be determined for convenience. For example, the storage section 118 may be approximately 1.00 to 3.00 ml. It can carry insulin. The 3.00 ml insulin reservoir can accommodate approximately 9 of the potential users. It can provide approximately 3 days' supply relative to 0%. In other embodiments, the storage unit 118 is arbitrary It may be of any size or shape and can carry any amount of insulin or other injectable fluid. It can be adapted to hold. In some embodiments, the cavity 116 and the storage section 118 The size and shape are adapted to be injectable so that the cavity 116 and storage section 118 can support them. It relates to the type of fluid that can be used.

[0031] The disposable housing assembly 114 is configured to prevent accidental compression of the storage section 118. It may include a support member 132 (Figure 3). Compression of the reservoir 118 is carried out through the fluid path. This causes the user to be subjected to an unintended dose of the injectable fluid. In a preferred embodiment, The reusable housing assembly 102 and the disposable housing assembly 114 are easily It may be composed of rigid materials that are not compressible. However, as an additional precaution, note Support member to prevent compression of the pump assembly 100 and the cavity 116 within it. 132 may be included within the disposable housing assembly 114. The support member 132 is the base portion It may be a rigid projection from 128. For example, the support member 132 is located inside the cavity 116. This may be done to prevent compression of the storage section 118.

[0032] As discussed above, the cavity 116 provides sufficient space for the injection into the reservoir 118. Even when filled with a fluid, the design ensures that there are always some voids. This can be achieved. Therefore, if the injection pump assembly 100 is accidentally compressed, the injection Possible fluids are pushed through the cannula assembly 136 (for example, shown in Figure 9). It cannot be done.

[0033] The cavity 116 is configured to allow the storage section 118 to be filled with an injectable fluid. The bulkhead assembly 146 (Figure 3) may be made of rubber or This may be a conventional partition made of plastic, and the user can use a syringe or other filling device. It has a one-way fluid valve configured to allow filling of the storage section 118 from the vise. It is possible. In some embodiments, the partition wall 146 is located at the top of the membrane assembly 124. In these embodiments, the cavity 116 allows a needle to introduce a fluid into the cavity 116. To maintain the integrity of the bulkhead seal while in use, the surrounding area on the back of the bulkhead is supported. The support structure may include (for example, support member 132 in Figure 3). The support structure may include an injectable flow Supporting the septum while still allowing the introduction of a needle to introduce the body into cavity 116 It can be configured in this way.

[0034] The injection pump assembly 100 may, for example, protrude into the cavity 116, for example, It may include an overfill prevention assembly (not shown) that can prevent overfilling of the storage section 118.

[0035] In some embodiments, the storage section 118 may be configured to be filled in multiple stages. For example, the storage section 118 may be refillable via the partition assembly 146. Since a fluid capable of being dispensed to the user can be dispensed, the electronic control assembly 110 controls the reservoir 118. The liquid level of the injectable fluid can be monitored. When the liquid level reaches a low point, the electronic control assembly 1 10 provides the user with a signal such as light or vibration indicating that the storage unit 118 needs to be refilled. A syringe or other filling device can fill the reservoir 118 through the partition 146. It can be used for that purpose.

[0036] The storage unit 118 may be configured to be filled in a single step. For example, a disposable housing assembly To prevent refilling of the storage section 118 so that the bri 114 can be used only once, A refill prevention assembly (not shown) may be used. A refill prevention assembly (not shown) is , it may be a mechanical device or an electromechanical device. For example, to fill the storage section 118 Inserting the syringe into the partition assembly 146 covers the partition 146 after one filling. This induces the shutter to close, and therefore prevents further access to the partition wall 146. Similarly, the sensor in the electronically controlled assembly 11 indicates that the storage unit 118 has been filled once. It may be shown as 0, and after one filling, a shutter is induced to cover and close the partition wall 146. Therefore, further access to the bulkhead 146 can be prevented. Other ways to prevent refilling Steps may be used and will be considered to be within the scope of this disclosure.

[0037] As discussed above, the disposable housing assembly 114 has an insoluble storage section 118. It may include a partition assembly 146 that can be configured to allow it to be filled with a fluid. The bulkhead assembly 146 can be made of rubber or any other material that can function as a bulkhead. Alternatively, it may be a conventional partition wall, or in other embodiments, the partition wall assembly 146 is This may or may not be a one-way fluid valve made of plastic or other material. (Example) In various embodiments, including the embodiment shown, the partition assembly 146 allows the user to insert a syringe or It is configured to allow the storage unit 118 to be filled from other filling devices. The disposable housing assembly 114 limits the number of times the user can refill the storage unit 118. It may include a bulkhead access assembly that can be configured as follows.

[0038] For example, also see Figure 5A-5C, the bulkhead access assembly 152 is a slot access assembly. The tab assembly 156, configured to fit into the rim 158, is in the "open" position. It may include a shutter assembly 154 that can be supported in place. Separation 1 in a filling syringe 160 When 46 is penetrated, the shutter assembly 154 may be positioned downward, and tab assembly The bri 156 is engaged and disengaged from the slot assembly 158. Once disengaged, the spring The semblage 162 may displace the shutter assembly 154 in the direction of arrow 164. Partition 146 will no longer be accessible to the user.

[0039] See also Figure 6A, in the alternative embodiment, the partition access assembly 166 is in the "open" position. It is shown in place. Similar to bulkhead access assembly 152, bulkhead access assembly 1 66 includes a shutter assembly 168 and a spring assembly 170.

[0040] See also Figure 6B, in the “open” position where tab 178 can engage with slot 180, the bulkhead A An alternative embodiment of access assembly 172 is shown. Bulkhead access assembly 16 Similar to 6, the bulkhead access assembly 172 is connected to the shutter assembly 174 and the spring assembly Includes the 176. Once the shutter assembly 172 is (for example, by the user) When moved to the "closed" position (which may prevent further access to wall 146), tab 178, It can engage with slot 180a at least partially. Tab 178 and slot 180a The engagement between them locks the shutter assembly 172 in the "closed" position, and the shutter assembly The spring tab 18 of the shutter assembly 172 can be prevented from being tampered with or reopened. 2 can bias the tab 178 to engage with slot 180a.

[0041] However, in various embodiments, the bulkhead access assembly is operated linearly. It is not necessary. For example, as shown in Figures 7A-7B, it pivots around axis 188. A partition access assembly of an alternative embodiment, including the configured shutter assembly 186. 184 is shown. When positioned in the open position (as shown in Figure 7A), the bulkhead 146 is aligned, for example, with a passage 192 in the surface of a disposable housing assembly 114. It may be accessible via the passage 190 (in the shutter assembly 186). Meanwhile, as with the partition access assemblies 166 and 172, the filling syringe 160 (Figure) When the shutter assembly 186 penetrates the bulkhead 146 (see 6B), it is displaced clockwise. It may also be done that the passage 190 (in the shutter assembly 186) is, for example, a disposable casing The passage 192 within the surface of the body assembly 114 will no longer be aligned with the partition wall 146. Prevent access.

[0042] See also Figures 8A-8B, which show a partition access assembly 194 of an alternative embodiment. Similar to bulkhead access assemblies 166 and 172, bulkhead access assembly 19 4 is the shutter assembly 196, and the shutter assembly 196 is attached in the direction of arrow 200. Includes a spring assembly 198 configured to fill the reservoir 118. A filling assembly 202 may be used. The filling assembly 202 is in the direction of arrow 206. A shutter displacement assembly which can be configured to displace the shutter assembly 196. 204 may also be included, which in turn partitions the passage 208 within the shutter assembly 196. Aligned with passage 210 in bulkhead access assembly 194 and thus, The filling syringe assembly 212 can penetrate the partition wall 146 and the filling storage section 118. Make it Noh.

[0043] The injection pump assembly 100 consists of a reusable housing assembly 102 and a disposable housing assembly. A sealing assembly 150 (Figure) is configured to provide a seal between the gentian 114 and the sealing assembly 150. 3) may include, for example, reusable housing assembly 102 and disposable housing assembly The bri 114 is, for example, by a rotary screw engagement, a twist-lock engagement, or a compression engagement. When engaged, the reusable housing assembly 102 and the disposable housing assembly 114 They can fit together securely and thus form a seal. In some embodiments, It may be desirable for the seal to be more reliable. Therefore, the sealed assembly 150 is It may include an O-ring assembly (not shown). Alternatively, the sealing assembly 150 is external May include a side-covered seal assembly (not shown). O-ring assembly or outer covering The use of the overturned seal assembly, once engaged, is reusable with the housing assembly 102. A compressible rubber or plastic layer is provided between the disposable housing assembly 114 and the other, Therefore, by preventing penetration by external fluids, the seal can be made more reliable. In some cases, the O-ring assembly can prevent accidental engagement and disengagement. For example, a sealed O-ring assembly The Senburi 150 may be a watertight assembly, and therefore suitable for swimming, bathing, or swimming. This may allow the user to install the injection pump assembly 100 while the system is in operation.

[0044] See also Figure 9, the injection pump assembly 100 delivers an injectable fluid to the user. The external injection set 134 may include, for example, an external injection set 134 configured to do so. The fluid can communicate with the cavity 118 via a fluid path. The external injection set 134 is an injection pump. It may be positioned adjacent to assembly 100. Alternatively, the external injection set 134 is as follows: As will be discussed in more detail, to be applied remotely from the injection pump assembly 100 The external injection set 134 may include a needle or a disposable cannula 138. It may include a cannula assembly 136 and a tubing assembly 140. 0 is, for example, through a fluid path to the reservoir 118, and for example, directly or by cannula Fluid communication can be established with the cannula assembly 138 through the interface 142.

[0045] The external injection set 134 is used for remote application from the injection pump assembly 100 as described above. As discussed, it could be a tethered injection set. For example, the external injection set 134 is Pipe assemblies of any length desired by the manufacturer (e.g., 3 to 18 inches) Fluid communication can be established with the injection pump assembly 100 via Ri 140. 100 can be applied to the user's skin by using adhesive patch 144, but tubular acetyl stenosis The length of the 140mm inlet pump assembly is, as an alternative, a pocket-sized injection pump assembly 10mm long. It may be possible to attach 0. This is because the skin is easily accessible by applying adhesive patch 144. This may be beneficial for users who experience inflammation. Similarly, an infusion pump in a pocket The attachment and / or fixation of the Senburi 100 is preferable for users engaged in physical activity. It's fine.

[0046] In addition to adhesive patch 144 / as an alternative to adhesive patch 144, injection pump assembly ( For example, the injection pump assembly (100) can be easily installed by the user and removed by the user. To enable this, the Velcro® system (for example, Velcro® registered trademark) Velcro (registered trademark) provided by USA Inc. (Manchester, NH) (Systems such as) may be used. Therefore, the adhesive patch 144 is attached to the user's skin. It may be attached and may include an outward-facing hook or loop surface. In addition, a disposable housing. The lower surface of assembly 114 may include a complementary hook or loop surface. Depending on the separation resistance of a specific type of Velcro® system, the hook and loop The strength of the joint may be stronger than the strength of the adhesive used for the skin joint. Therefore, to adjust the strength of the hook and loop connection, various hook and loop tables are available. Surface patterns can be used.

[0047] See also Figures 10A-10E, which show five such hook and loop surface patterns. An example is shown. For illustrative purposes, the entire bottom surface of the disposable housing assembly 114 is shown as a "loop". Assume it is covered with a material. Therefore, the strength of the hook and loop connection is bonded. Vary the pattern (i.e., amount) of the "hook" material present on the surface of Patch 144. This can be adjusted by (as shown in Figure 10A). (na) A single outer circle of 220 for the "hook" material, (as shown in Figure 10B) Multiple concentric circles of the material 222, 224, and multiple "hook" material (as shown in Figure 10C) Number of radial spokes 226, single outer circle 2 of the "hook" material (as shown in Figure 10D) Multiple radial spokes 228 combined with 30, and (as shown in Figure 10E) Multiple radial spokes 23 combined with multiple concentric circles 234, 236 of the "hook" material This may include, but is not limited to, 2.

[0048] In addition, referring to Figure 11A, one exemplary embodiment of the injection pump assembly described above is shown. The injection pump assembly 100' may be configured via the remote control assembly 300. In this particular embodiment, the injection pump assembly 100' is the injection pump assembly Communication between 100' and, for example, the remote control assembly 300 (e.g., wired or wireless). ) enables, and therefore the remote control assembly 300 to the injection pump assembly 100' It may include a telemetry circuit (not shown) that enables remote control. The Sembri 300 (which may also include a telemetry circuit (not shown) and an injection pump assembly) It may be possible to communicate with the BR100', and the display assembly 302 and input assembly It may include a slider 304. The input assembly 304 includes a slider assembly 306 and It may include switch assemblies 308, 310. In other embodiments, the input assembly is This may include a jog wheel, multiple switch assemblies, or equivalent.

[0049] The remote control assembly 300 pre-programs base rate, bolus alarm, and delivery limit. This includes the ability to allow users to view their history and establish user preferences. This can be made possible. The remote control assembly 300 may also include a glucose flake reader.

[0050] During use, the remote control assembly 300 and the injection pump assembly The injection pump assembly is connected via a wireless communication channel 312 established between the 'mbrane 100' and the 'mbrane 100'. Instructions can be provided to the 100'. Therefore, the user can provide instructions to the injection pump assembly 100. The remote control assembly 300 can be used to program / configure the remote control assembly. Some or all of the communication between the Sembri 300 and the injection pump assembly 100' is enhanced. It can be encrypted to provide a certain level of security.

[0051] Communication between the remote control assembly 300 and the injection pump assembly 100' is via standard communication. This can be achieved using the protocol. Furthermore, within the injection pump assembly 100, 100' Communication between the various components included can be achieved using the same protocol. An example of such a communication protocol is DEKA Research & Developme. Packet Communi developed by nt (Manchester, NH) This is the Catac Gateway Protocol (PCGP). As discussed above... As described above, the injection pump assemblies 100, 100' may include one or more electrical components. It may include an electrical control assembly 110. For example, the electrical control assembly 110 may include a plurality Data processors (e.g., supervisor processor and command processor), The injection pump assembly 100, 100' can communicate with the remote control assembly 300. It may include a wireless processor to enable this. Furthermore, the remote control assembly 300 is 1 It may include more than one electrical component, for example, a command processor and remote control This enables assembly 300 to communicate with injection pump assemblies 100 and 100'. This may include, but is not limited to, wireless processors for that purpose. An example of such a system. The high-level diagram is shown in Figure 11B.

[0052] Each of these electrical components may be manufactured by a different component supplier. Therefore, a unique (i.e., specific) communication command can be used. Efficient communication between such heterogeneous components is achieved through the use of quasi-communication protocols. obtain.

[0053] PCGP uses injection pump assemblies 100, 100' to construct and send packets. and flexibility which can be used on the processor in the remote control assembly 300 It can be an expandable software module. PCGP has various interfaces This can be abstracted, and a unified approach can be applied to various applications running on each processor. It can provide an Application Programming Interface (API). PCGP is Furthermore, it can provide an adaptive interface for various drivers. For illustrative purposes only, PCGP For a given processor, it may have the conceptual structure shown in Figure 11C.

[0054] PCGP ensures data integrity by utilizing periodic redundancy checks (CRC). It is possible. PCGP can also provide guaranteed delivery status. For example, all new messages The message should receive a reply. If such a reply is not sent in a timely manner, the message will be terminated. Even if the timeout occurs, PCGP will send a negative response message to the application. It can generate a message (i.e., a NACK). Therefore, the message reply protocol is The application should know whether it should retry sending the message. It is possible.

[0055] PCGP may also limit the number of in-flight messages from a given node. To provide a deterministic approach to message delivery, the system is coupled with a flow control mechanism at the driver level. This may be done, and without withdrawing packets, each node may have a different amount of buffer. It is acceptable to do so. When a node runs out of buffers, the driver provides back pressure to other nodes. This may prevent the sending of new messages.

[0056] PCGP also uses a shared buffer pool strategy to minimize data copying. Often, and even if mutual exclusion is avoided, this is how sending a message to an application It has a slight impact on the API used to receive data, and a greater impact on the driver. PCGP provides routing and buffer ownership. The "bridge" base class can be used. The main PCGP classes are derived from the bridge base class. It can be further classified. Drivers are derived from the bridge class, or derived from bridges. It can communicate with or own a class.

[0057] PCGP has several reentrant calls and can operate on multiple threads. To enable this, by using semaphores to protect shared data, the operator It can be designed to operate in an embedded environment, with or without a lighting system. Figure 11D shows one exemplary implementation of this. PCGP works the same way in both environments. It may work, but only for certain processor types (e.g., ARM 9 / OS version). There can be different versions of the call. Therefore, the functionality may be the same, but for example, ARM 9. Operations with slightly different calls, adapted to the Nucleus OS environment. A system abstraction layer is possible.

[0058] Referring also to Figure 11E, PCGP may do the following: • Multiple send / reply calls (on Pilot's ARM 9 on multiple reentrant tasks) Making it possible for spills to occur • Multiple drivers that operate asynchronously for RX and TX on different interfaces. Ba • Packet ordering for sending / receiving, and deterministic timeout for message transmission. To provide.

[0059] Each software object may request the buffer manager to provide the next buffer to use. Often, the buffer can then be given to another object. The buffer is a single object. The queue may be automatically passed from one owner to another, and the queue is buffered by sequence number. This can occur automatically by ordering the elements. The buffer is no longer in use. Buffers can be recycled (for example, when an object gives itself a buffer). (Attempt to release it, or release it to the buffer manager for later reallocation.) Therefore, the data generally does not need to be copied, and routing is simply done. Overwrites the owner byte.

[0060] Such an implementation of PCGP may offer various benefits, including the following: You can obtain, but you are not limited to those. Once a message is in the buffer, it is forwarded or received by the application. Because the message can persist there until it is removed, message withdrawal due to buffer depletion is possible. It may be impossible. • To access the driver, PCGP, and buffer payload sections Because a headset is used, the data does not need to be copied. The driver overwrites one byte (i.e., the buffer ownership byte) The ownership of message data can be exchanged. • A single buffer owner using the buffer simultaneously, or a new sequence number Mutual exclusion may only be necessary when it is desirable to acquire something, therefore reentrant calls It may not be necessary to exclude multiple items. Rules to follow to ensure application writers implement reliable systems. It can be even less. • To push / retrieve data from the driver to outside the buffer management system. Since a set of calls has been provided, the driver will handle ISR / push delivery / withdrawal / And a polled data model can be used. The driver does not need to perform copy, CRC, or any other checks, but the destination bytes And CRC and other checks may be performed later from the ISR hotpath, The Rival doesn't need to operate much beyond TX and RX. • The buffer manager may order access by sequence number, so the queue order The introduction may occur automatically. Small code / variable footprint may be used, and the hot passcode may be small. The overhead can be low.

[0061] As shown in Figure 11F, when it is necessary to send a message, PCGP is Swift Packets can be constructed quickly and then inserted into the buffer management system. Once inside the packet management system, the call to "packetProcessor" is Protocol rules may be applied, and messages may be given to the driver / application. That's good too.

[0062] To send a new message or a reply, PCGP does the following: That's good too. For example, the call may be made to verify that the packet length is legal, the destination is correct, etc. Check the arguments. • Downlink is established by the PCGP wireless processor to establish links, pairs, etc. It could be made possible to use PCGP (instead of timing out) A wireless link that can notify the application when attempting to communicate over an incompatible link. Unless it's a link, avoid attempting to send a message over a down link. ru. • Get the sequence number of a new message, or the existing sequence number of an existing message. Use the number. • Construct the packet, copy the payload data and write it to the CRC, (from this point onward) The integrity of the packet may be protected by the CRC. • Give the message to the buffer manager as a reply or new message, and this buffer Putting a into the buffer manager exceeds the maximum number of outgoing messages in the waiting state. Check to see if it's there.

[0063] See also Figure 11G-11H to avoid mutual exclusion, and send / reply or To avoid performing a significant amount of work on driver calls, the main work is assigned to a single thread. By performing all the necessary steps, PCGP can become operational. The "r" call applies protocol rules to replies, new outgoing messages, and incoming messages. It may need to be applied. Reply messages can simply be sent, but new messages and There may be rules for sending messages, depending on the case. The software will continue to process packets until it can no longer process the correct type of message. While the page can apply protocol rules, it can loop.

[0064] Sending a new message may follow the rules below. Only two messages can be considered authorized "in-flight" messages on the network. • Ensure sufficient information regarding in-flight messages to match the response and address timeouts. Various data can be stored.

[0065] Message reception may follow the rules below. • A matching response may remove the "in-flight" information slot, so a new packet It can be sent. • Inconsistent responses may be withdrawn. • New messages can be related to a protocol (for example, related to this node). (Retrieve / clear network statistics) A buffer may be provided to the application to receive messages, and a call may be made. You can use the return function. The buffer may be released or remain owned by the application. .

[0066] Therefore, PCGP can be configured as follows: • The recall function may copy the payload data out, or before returning, It is fully usable. • The callback function owns the buffer and the buffer and payload address The payload of A may also be referenced, and the message may be processed later. The application may poll the PCGP system for received messages. ru. The application uses a callback to set an event, and then receives a message. We can poll about the subject.

[0067] Communication systems may have a limited number of buffers. When PCGP runs out of buffers, The driver may stop receiving new packets, and the application may... You may be told that the system cannot send new packets. To avoid this, and to optimize performance In order to maintain functionality, the application may attempt to perform one or more steps, Examples may include, but are not limited to, the following: a) The application should keep PCGP up to date wirelessly. Specifically If the link goes down and PCGP is unaware, PCGP will not send new messages. It may be received and placed in a queue (or, to best avoid timing out the message) (This may be done), but it interferes with the transmission queue and prevents the application from making optimal use of the link. This may cause delays. b) The application should periodically call "decrement timeout". Therefore, optimally, it is every 20-100 milliseconds, unless the processor is in hibernation. Generally, messages move quickly (a few milliseconds), slowly (a few seconds), or not at all. It does not move. The timeout should be revoked to release buffers and bandwidth. This is an attempt to remove the "in-flight" message. This is not done very often. Otherwise, when a new message is sent, or the application waits for a new message... This may cause delays in joining the queue. c) The application checks if there is any pending work to be done before pausing using PCGP. This should be asked. If it is not PCGP, driver activity will be system Therefore, PCGP may be started, and then until a new packet enters the system. So, PCGP is "packetProcessor" or "timeout decrement It does not require a call to "perform". If it fails to do this, a timeout will occur. Depending on the circumstances, messages that should have been successfully sent / forwarded / received may be withdrawn. d) Applications should not retain received messages indefinitely. The system relies on a quick response. The application shares the PCGP buffer. Therefore, continuing to hold the message means continuing to hold the PCGP buffer. The receiving node will send a timeout configured for low-speed or high-speed wireless communication to the transmitting node. It is unknown whether there is one. This means that when a node receives a message, the network This means we should measure the fast timeout speed of the system. e) The application should frequently call "packetProcessor". The call is made to retrieve new messages that have been queued by the application. It can be allowed to send, and it can handle the arrival of new messages. The call also reloads the buffer. It's fine to assign it, but if you don't call it too frequently, it will delay message traffic. There may be cases where this occurs.

[0068] As shown in Figure 11I, at some point the RX driver is on the other side of the interface. You may be asked to receive messages from them. Make sure the messages are not withdrawn. To do this, the RX driver has a buffer available to store new messages. You can ask the buffer manager whether to do so. The driver then checks the buffer pointer. You may request it, and you may start filling the buffer with received data. When a complete message is received When this happens, the RX driver can invoke the function to send packets. The routing function sends packets The destination byte in the header may be examined, and other drivers or applications may also be checked. The owner may be changed to n, or the packet may be detected as being bad, A packet can be withdrawn by freeing the buffer.

[0069] PCGP RX overhead is due to the need to find the next available buffer and route This may consist of calling a function. An example of code that performs such a function is below. That's right. @ Receive Request uint8 i=0, * p; if (Bridge::canReceiveFlowControl() ) { p = Bridge::nextBufferRX(); while (not done) { p[i] = the next byte;} Bridge::route(p); } The driver requests a pointer to the next buffer to send from the buffer manager. Then, you can perform a TX. The TX driver can then receive packets. You can ask the other side of the interface whether or not. If the other side rejects the packet, The TX driver doesn't need to do anything to the buffer because its state hasn't changed. Otherwise, the driver may send packets and recycle / release buffers. Yes, it is possible. An example of code that performs such a function is as follows: uint8* p = Bridge::nextBufferTX(); if (p != (uint8 * )0) { Send the drug p; Bridge::recycle(p); } Avoid forwarding packets that exceed the maximum message system timeout period. Therefore, by searching for the next buffer, it is possible to scan for buffers to be freed, Buf It is possible to call ferManager::first(uint8 owner). Therefore, a complete TX buffer that has no hope of performing a timeout is owned by the thread that owns the buffer. It can be released on the TX (i.e., while searching for the next TX buffer). Ridge receives the next TX buffer for processing, and the TX buffers that are about to expire will be processed. It can liberate everything.

[0070] As shown in Figure 11J-11L, during the buffer allocation process, the buffers marked as available are The buffer then sends a message to the driver to receive new packets, or to the TX to receive new packets. The load can be forwarded to PCGP to receive it. This may also be done by the "packetProcessor" function. The number of sends and receives between "cessor" calls is the number of LT_Driver_R You need to allocate X, GT_Driver_RX, and PCGP_Free buffers. It can be determined whether it exists. LT_Driver takes an address less than the node address. It can represent the driver that will be handled. GT_Driver is an address greater than the node address. This can represent a driver that handles [something].

[0071] When the driver receives a packet, the driver puts the data into the RX buffer which is passed to the router. You may insert a 'ta'. Then the router will put the buffer into PCGP_Receive or other It can be reassigned to the driver's TX (not shown). The buffer clearly contains invalid data. If available, the buffer can transition to an available state.

[0072] After the router marks the buffer for TX, the driver determines that the buffer is TX. It may discover and send a message. After sending the message, the driver If the RX buffer is insufficient, the buffer may immediately become the RX buffer, and The buffer can be freed for reallocation.

[0073] During the "packetProcessor" call, PCGP will call PCGP_R All buffers marked as receive can be processed. At this point, the data is processed. Because it may be subject to this, the CRC and other data items may be checked. If there is a loss, the statistical value may be incremented, and the buffer may be released. Otherwise The buffer can be marked as owned by the application. Buffers marked as owned by the company are subject to licensing for use by RCGP. It can be reused or released for reallocation by the buffer manager.

[0074] When an application wants to send a new message, it should use a reentrant, easy-to-understand / contextual It may be done in a mutual exclusion scheme. If a buffer can be allocated, PCGP will buffer It can be marked as in use. Once marked as in use, the send or reply function can be called. Because it is owned by the initiation, any other thread calling this function will This buffer should not be captured. It is a remnant of the error checking and message generation process. This may be done outside of the isolated race condition mutual exclusion protection code. The buffer is available. It may transition to a different state, or become a valid filled CRC-checked buffer. These buffers may be passed to the router. These buffers do not need to be sent immediately; they can be sent later in the message. It can be placed in a queue so that it can be sent (assuming the protocol rules allow it) (The reply message may be sent with a higher priority than the regular outgoing message.) Messages do not need to have rules limiting how many / when they can be sent, Reply messages can be marked differently from newly sent messages.

[0075] PCGP is designed to work in conjunction with flow control, and has a buff on the other side of the interface. Because a is missing (which can cause back pressure on the transmitting node), the buff To ensure that the message is never withdrawn, flow control is used for messaging from one node to another. We can negotiate regarding the transfer of the data.

[0076] Flow control may be part of a shared buffer format. The first two bytes are used by the driver. It can be reserved for the driver so that there is never any need to shift packet bytes. The two bytes are: one byte is the DMA length minus 1, and the second byte is the message flow. These two identical bytes can be used to control the PCGP. When a message is transmitted over RS232, the bytes can be synchronized.

[0077] When a packet is "in-flight," the packet is transported to the driver en route to its destination. Therefore, it may be in the process of being sent, processed by the recipient, or returned as a response. ru.

[0078] Typical delays are as follows:

[0079] [ka] Therefore, messages should complete the round trip quickly (e.g., <50ms), or slowly. It tends to either complete within a certain time (e.g., more than 1 second) or not complete at all.

[0080] PCGP has two different timeouts (set during initialization) for all timeouts. It may be used, one of which is for when the RF link is in fast heartbeat mode. And the other is for when the RF link is in low-speed mode. The message In flight, if the link state changes from high speed to low speed, the timeout is adjusted. The difference between high-speed and low-speed packets may be added to the expiration counter for each packet. Neither of the preceding or succeeding transitions affects the expiration date of the message. That's not good.

[0081] Used to monitor buffer allocation within PCGP, twice the slow timeout. There is a second timeout, which can be of a certain length. Therefore, for example, in flow control or Due to driver corruption, messages may be "left behind" within the driver and not sent. In addition, the buffer may be released by the buffer manager, causing the buffer to be withdrawn. Regarding "new" messages, this means the packet has already timed out and the message This could mean that the application has already received a reply indicating that the message was not delivered. The driver polls the buffer manager for the buffers that need to be sent. Therefore, when the next obstacle is removed, a message that can be sent is passed to the driver. The buffer is released in this manner. For reply messages, the reply is simply withdrawn. This may cause the transmitting node to time out.

[0082] The PCGP messaging system is a messaging system that contains header information and payload information. It can pass the data. Outside of PCGP, the header is a set of data items in the call signature. It is possible. However, within PCGP, a consistent driver is easy to use. A layout is possible. The driver may include the following in the PCGP packet, or Bytes can be inserted before PCGP packets. • DE, CA: Synchronization bytes for use with RS232, 0xDE, 0xCA These are nominal values ​​of 0x5A and 0xA5. • LD: Driver DMA length bytes, total size bytes, does not include size bytes or synchronization bytes. This is equal to the amount that the driver is pushing and delivering in this DMA transfer. • Cmd: Driver commands and control bytes used for flow control. • LP: PCGP packet length, always totaling the header + payload in bytes + CRC size. This is the load size. LD = LP + 1. Dst: Destination address. • Src: Source address. • Cmd: Command byte. • Scd: Subcommand byte. • AT: Application tags are defined by the application and are used by PCGP. It does not have importance. This is because the application does not have importance in the message, for example, the message This allows you to attach further information, such as the thread that originated it. • SeqNum: A 32-bit sequence number is assigned to each new message sent. Incremented by CGP, the number is not rounded up, and it acts as a token, Endia I guarantee that Nnes is not involved. • CRC16: 16-bit CRC for PCGP header and payload.

[0083] An example of a message with no payload and cmd=1 and subcmd=2 is as follows: It is. 0xDE, 0xCA, 0xC, 0x5, 0x14, 1, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0x1, crchigh, crclow. 0x0D, cmd, 0xC, 0x5, 0x14, 1, 2, 0, 0, 0 , 0, 0x1, crchigh, crclow. This methodology may have several advantages, including, but are Not limited to this. • Most of our hardware DMA engines move how many additional bytes? To define the driver, the first byte may be used, and thus in this methodology, And PCGP can share buffers. A byte may be provided immediately after the DMA length to pass flow control information between drivers. • Because the driver length and the "Cmd" byte can be outside the CRC area, they are It may be modified by a driver, and may be owned by a driver transport mechanism, Ba may be wary of invalid lengths. • There may be separate PGCP packet lengths in bytes that are protected by CRC. Therefore, the application The communication can be trusted to have the correct payload length. The endianness of the sequence number is coincidentally also a 32-bit integer, so it can be matched. Since it can be a byte pattern obtained, it doesn't need to be related. The sequence number can be four bytes aligned to the edge of the shared buffer pool length. - Debugging the message stream while the user moves the cable around Often, an optional RS232 sync bar is used so that both sides of the interface can be resynchronized. It's possible. Applications, drivers, and PCGP may share buffers, and they It can be freed by a pointer.

[0084] PCGP does not require event-driven software design, but subclasses are written. This method can be used in event-driven architectures. The data is (Figure 11M-1) (As shown in 1N) Conceptually, they can be exchanged between classes.

[0085] Some event models in drivers allow the driver to start and display a message. It is okay to receive new messages (through the driver or bridge to PCGP) The message is passed through the bridge to the buffer manager that sends the message to the original owner. It is possible.

[0086] The following summarizes some illustrative events.

[0087] [ka] The following exemplary implementation generates all sent messages, replies, or NACKs. How to start the PCGP task after decTimeout This demonstrates whether the event model can be linked with Nucleus. class PcgpOS : public Pcgp { virtual void schedulePacketProcessor( void) { OS_EventGrp_Set(g_RCVEvGrps[EVG_RF _TASK].pEvgHandle, RfRadioTxEve nt, OS_EV_OR_NO_CLEAR); } } The following is an example of how driver events work, using event-based pseudocode. It is a driver. The driver subdivides the bridge, and hasMessagesTo Disable Send and flowControlTurnedOff, and TX and R If the X functions are not already active, schedule them to be active. class SPI_Driver : public Bridge { virtual void hasMessagesToSend() { Trigger_ISR(TX_ISR, this); } virtual void flowControlTurnedOff() { Trigger_ISR(RX_ISR, this); } static void TX_RetryTimer() { Trigger_ISR(TX_ISR, this); } static void TX_ISR(Bridge * b) { DisableISRs(); do { uint8 *p = b->nextBufferTX(); if (p == null) break; if (b->_bufferManager->bufferTim edOut(p)==false) { if (OtherSideSPI_FlowControl () == false) { Trigger TX_RetryTimer in 20 msec. break; } send(p); } free(p); } while (true) ; EnableISRs(); } static void RX_ISR(Bridge *b) { DisableISRs(); do { uint8* p = b->nextBufferRX(); if (p == null) break; uint i; while (not done receiving) p[i++] = getChar(); b->route(p); } while (true); ESIRs(); } } The following statistics may be supported by PCGP. • Number of packets sent · Number of packets received CRC error ·timeout • Unavailable buffer (buffer is gone) PCGP can be designed to operate in multiple processing environments. Most parameters It can be configured at runtime to facilitate testing and runtime fine-tuning of performance. The parameter may also be compilation time, for example, static at compilation time. It could be anything that alters the memory allocation that must be performed.

[0088] The following is a fixed number of compile-time configurations, where the location where PCGP is implemented may vary. It could be considered righteous. • Driver bytes: Two bytes reserved for the common buffer scheme for the driver. This may be the case, but this is due to the compilation time required to adapt to other drivers such as RF protocols. It could be an option. • RX driver buffer count: How many buffers are needed for that processor / traffic flow, etc. One can agree on whether ffa is good. • PCGP RX buffer count: How many buffers does it have for that processor / traffic flow, etc.? The buffer may be adjusted to be good. • Total number of buffers: This may be related to how many buffers a processor should have. ru.

[0089] A CRC can be used to ensure data integrity. If the CRC is invalid, The message does not need to be delivered to the application, and CRC errors can be tracked. It may eventually time out and be retried by the originator.

[0090] Similarly, when a message is not delivered, the messaging system will report that it was delivered. If this is communicated to the application, it could be dangerous for the system. - The command to stop the process is an example of such a command. This is to change the treatment method. Message request / action sequence that may be required by the application This can be mitigated by receiving matching commands from the pump application. You can trust and review the delivered message.

[0091] DEKA is a Nucleus OS system on ARM 9 (as shown in Figure 11O). This may provide a reference method for interface-connecting PCGP to the system.

[0092] As shown in Figure 11P, the pcgpOS.cpp file is a PCGP node installation You can also create instances of chess (PCGP, Bridge, etc.) and add them to your C++ code. A set of function calls that are C-linkable and provide a C language interface, p This can be provided through cgpOS.h. This is "C" as the object being acted upon. The implicit nature of the code can be simplified.

[0093] The following general rules may apply. • PCGP can operate on all nodes. Any driver can use a general driver interface. - It can support the face. • Race conditions should not be allowed. • Supports half-duplex on the SPI port between the slave processor and the master processor. obtain. Data transfer may not be attempted, as it will either succeed or fail / false. • May require low overhead (wasted time, processing, bandwidth). • May support CC2510 operating at DMA (high-speed) SPI clock speeds.

[0094] If the receiving end does not currently have an empty buffer to place the packet, SPI traffic control will This could prevent the data from being transmitted. This would require permission to transmit, and if permission is granted, This can be achieved by waiting for a response that indicates what has been given. Also, the currently available buff Instead, there are ways to tell the other party that they should try transferring the message later.

[0095] All transmissions are length bytes that indicate the number of bytes to be transmitted, and do not include the length byte itself. It can begin. The length may be followed by a single byte indicating the command being sent.

[0096] The actual transmission of the packet was such that the command byte was the packet length plus 1. It is fine to do so, followed by the command bytes for the attached message, and finally the packet The kit itself exists.

[0097] In addition to the command bytes that are sent, there is additional hardware called a flow control line. A line can be added to the four conventional SPI signals. The purpose of this line is to pre-configure The goal is to enable the protocol to operate as quickly as possible, without any delay. This also means that the slave processor has packets waiting to be sent. This allows the master processor to communicate the status to the other processor, and therefore the master processor can communicate the status to the other processor. Eliminates the need to poll the RAEV processor.

[0098] The following example command values ​​may be used.

[0099] [ka]

[0100] [ka] As shown in Figure 11Q, the slave processor sends the following to the master processor: When a packet is present, the slave processor has pending packets waiting to be sent. The master processor is notified of the presence of this (by asserting the flow control line). It is possible. By doing so, an IRQ may be generated on the master processor, at that time At this point, the master processor can determine when to retrieve a message from the slave processor. The retrieval of packets may be delayed at the discretion of the master processor. The sasser sends packets to the slave processor before retrieving them from the slave processor. It may be decided to try it.

[0101] The master processor sends the slave processor the M_CTS command. , retrieval can be initiated. This is done with the S_MSG_APPENDED frame along with the packet itself. This process is repeated by sending a signal until the slave processor responds. The flow control line can be released after the packet has been sent. Unexpectedly, M If the _CTS command is received by the slave processor, the M_CTS command is It can be ignored.

[0102] As shown in Figure 11R, the master processor sends the following to the slave processor. When a bucket is present, the master processor sends the M_RTS command to switch Sending can be initiated. Upon receiving the M_RTS command, the slave processor is currently pending. If there is a transmit packet, the slave processor can reuse it as a transmit enable signal. Next, lower the flow control line. Then the slave processor will receive the packet. It is also possible to inform the master processor that it is in the process of preparing SPI DMA, and In between, the master processor may stop measuring the time of bytes on the bus, thread This may allow the receiver processor to finish preparing for reception.

[0103] Next, the slave processor uses the flow control line (used as the CTS signal). By increasing the value, it may indicate that the system is ready to receive all packets. Upon receiving the TS signal, the master processor then sends the M_MSG along with the packet itself. The _APPENDED command can be sent.

[0104] After the transfer is complete, the slave processor may lower the flow control line. The transmission was pending at the start of the transmission, or the transmission was slave when the packet was received. If this occurs on the processor, the slave processor will indicate that there are pending packets. The flow control line can be reasserted.

[0105] Referring again to Figure 11A, the injection pump assemblies 100, 100' are used by the user (Figure 11A). (Not shown) but performs at least one task, and in some embodiments, multiple tasks. A switch assembly connected to the electrical control assembly 110 (Figure 3) can make this possible. This may include Bri 318. One exemplary embodiment of such a task uses a display assembly This is the administration of a bolus dose of an injectable fluid (e.g., insulin) that is not used remotely. Assembly 300 allows the user to administer a bolus dose of insulin via an infusion port. It may be possible to enable / disable / configure the 100' pump assembly.

[0106] See also Figure 12A, the slider assembly 306 is at least partially user This manipulates menu-based information rendered on display assembly 302. It can be configured to enable this. An example of slider assembly 306 is Cypress S CY8 provided by emicon ductor (San Jose, California) A capacitive slider assembly that can be implemented using C21434-24LFXI PSOC. It may include yellowtail, and the design of its operation is by Cypress Semiconductor. This is explained in the publication's "CSD User Module." For example, slider assemblies Through the 306, the user slides their finger in the direction of the arrow 314 to scroll upwards. The main menu 350 (as shown in Figure 12A) is rendered on the display assembly 302. (As shown) may bring about highlighted portions of the information contained within. Alternatively, The display assembly 302 scrolls downwards when the finger is slid in the direction of arrow 316. The highlighted portion of the information contained within the main menu 350, which is rendered above. This could lead to...

[0107] The slider assembly 306 responds to the displacement of the user's finger relative to the starting point 320, for example, The highlighted section of the main menu (item 350) scrolls either "up" or "down". The speed at which it moves can be configured to vary. Therefore, if the user moves quickly "upward", If you wish to crawl, the user should position the slider assembly 306 near the top. You may position your finger. Similarly, if the user wants to scroll "down" quickly... In this case, the user may position their fingers near the bottom of the slider assembly 306. If the user wants to scroll slowly "upwards", the user will start You may also position your finger slightly "upward" relative to point 320. Furthermore, the user slowly If the user wishes to scroll "downward", the user will have a starting point of 320. You can also gently position your finger "downwards". Once the appropriate menu item is highlighted... When activated, the user can access the Hi-Ra via one or more switch assemblies 308, 310. You can select the menu items you want.

[0108] See also Figures 12B-12F, where the infusion pump assembly 100, 100' is located. It is a pump, and when the switch assembly 318 is pressed by the user, insulin 0 To administer a 0.20 unit bolus dose, the user uses the infusion pump assembly 100, 1 For illustrative purposes, we assume that you wish to configure 00'. Therefore, the user , "Bolas" is rendered within the main menu 350 on the display assembly 302 To highlight, slider assembly 306 can be used. Then the user can Switch assembly 308 can be used to select "bolus". Once selected When this happens, the processing logic (not shown) within the remote control assembly 300 is (as shown in Figure 12B) The submenu 352 can be rendered on the display assembly 302 (such as the one shown).

[0109] Next, the user can select from submenu 3 using switch assembly 308. To highlight the "manual bolus" within 52, use slider assembly 306. Next, the processing logic (not shown) within the remote control assembly 300 is obtained (as shown in Figure 12C). The submenu 354 may be rendered on the display assembly 302 (such as the one shown).

[0110] Next, the user can select a submenu using the switch assembly 308. To select "Bolus: 0.0 units" within 354, use switch assembly 306. It can be used. Next, the processing logic (not shown) in the remote control assembly 300 (Figure 12D The submenu 356 may be rendered on the display assembly 302 (as shown in the diagram). .

[0111] Next, the user can select "0.20 units" using the switch assembly 308. To adjust the amount of "bolus" insulin, the slider assembly 306 can be used. Next, the processing logic (not shown) within the remote control assembly 300 is (as shown in Figure 12E) The submenu 358 can be rendered on the display assembly 302 (such as the one shown).

[0112] Next, user 14 can select using switch assembly 308, "confirm" To highlight, the slider assembly 306 can be used. Then, remote control The processing logic (not shown) within the semblage 300 is included within the remote control assembly 300. A suitable signal can be generated which can be transmitted to the telemetry circuit shown (not shown). Then, The telemetry circuit (not shown) included in the remote control assembly is located in the remote control assembly 30. via a wireless communication channel 312 established between 0 and the injection pump assembly 100' Whenever the switch assembly 318 is pressed by the user, the insulin level is 0. The infusion pump assembly 100' is configured to administer a 20-unit bolus dose. It can transmit important configuration commands.

[0113] Once the transmission of the appropriate command is successful, the processing logic within the remote control assembly 300 (Not shown) is placed once again on the display assembly 302 (as shown in Figure 12F). Menu 350 can be rendered.

[0114] Specifically, once programmed via the remote control assembly 300, the user This involves pressing the switch assembly 318 of the injection pump assembly 100', as described above. A 0.20 unit bolus dose of thrin can be administered. It is contained within the remote control assembly 300. Through the above menu system, the user presses switch assembly 318 The amount of insulin administered each time a bowel movement occurs can be defined. A specific example of this is switch acetylcholine. It specifies that one press of the Bri 318 is equivalent to 0.20 units of insulin. Other values ​​(for example, 1.00 unit of insulin per press) are equally applicable. Therefore, this is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0115] For example, if the user wishes to receive a 2.00 unit bolus dose of insulin, For illustrative purposes, assume the following: To activate the above bolus dose delivery system, the user must Press and hold switch assembly 318 for the specified period (e.g., 5 seconds). If necessary, at that point, the injection pump assembly 100, 100' is the injection pump The bolus assembly 100, 100' switches the insulin via the switch assembly 318. It may generate an audible signal to indicate to the user that it is ready to administer the dose. Therefore, the user can press the switch assembly 318 10 times (i.e., 2.00 units) Each time the switch assembly 318 is pressed, The injection pump assembly 100, 100' contains an internal speaker / sound generating device (illustrated). (without) it may provide an audible response to the user. Therefore, the user can switch the receiver. You may press the 318 first, and the injection pump assembly 100, 100' is then Accordingly, a confirmation beep sound is generated, and therefore the injection pump assembly 100, 100 In this specific example, the command received was for 0.20 units of insulin. This can be shown in the form. Since the desired bolus dose is 2.00 units of insulin, the user This procedure may be repeated nine more times to achieve a bolus dose of 2.00 units. The injection pump assembly 100, 100' confirms after each press of the switch assembly 318. It generates a recognition beep sound.

[0116] In this specific example, the injection pump assembly 100, 100' is switched by the user each time. It is described as providing a single beep after pressing the senburi 318. This is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Specifically, injection Pump assemblies 100 and 100' each dispense a defined amount of insulin. It can be configured to provide a single beep sound. As discussed above, the switch assembly A single press of a Bri 318 pump may be equivalent to 0.20 units of insulin. Therefore, The infusion pump assembly 100, 100' dispenses a single 0.10 unit of insulin. It may be configured to provide a beep sound. Therefore, one of the switch assembly 318 Each press is equivalent to 0.20 units of insulin, in the infusion pump assembly 10 When 0, 100' is configured, each time the switch assembly 318 is pressed, injection port The pump assembly 100, 100' can provide the user with two beep sounds (i.e., (One tablet per 0.10 units of insulin.)

[0117] Once the user connects the switch assembly 318 to the injection pump assembly 100' After pressing it a total of 10 times, the user receives (a signal received with each press of the switch assembly 318) (In contrast to the confirmation beep) This is a command to administer a 2.00 unit bolus dose of insulin. You can simply wait for the injection pump assembly 100, 100' to approve the reception. Once a defined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, the injection pump assembly 100, 10 0' refers to the unit volume administered via the bolus insulin dose requested by the user. , which may provide the user with audible confirmation. For example, (in this example) the switch assembly 318 Each press is equivalent to 0.20 units of insulin, infusion pump assembly 1 When 00, 100' is programmed by the user, the injection pump assembly 100, 1 00' can produce 10 beeps (i.e., 2.00 units is 10 0.20 units). (This is the dosage.)

[0118] Regarding the amount of units administered via bolus insulin doses, we ask the user for feedback. When providing the buck, the injection pump assembly 100, 100' provides multi-frequency audible confirmation. It may be provided. For example, continuing the above embodiment in which 10 beeps are provided to the user, note The pump assembly 100, 100' is designed to facilitate easier aggregation by the user. (ni) The beeps may be grouped into groups of 5, and the beeps within each of the 5 groups Each subsequent beep has a higher frequency than the preceding beep (similar to a musical scale). Injection pump assembly 100, 100' can be rendered. Therefore, above Continuing with the above embodiment, the injection pump assembly 100, 100' is a 1,000Hz motor. You can render a hop sound, followed by a 1,100Hz beep, and then A 1,200Hz beep sounds, followed by a 1,300Hz beep, and then A 1,400Hz beep continues (thus completing a group of 5 beeps). Then a short pause, followed by a 1,000Hz beep, and then 1,100 A series of Hz beeps followed by a 1,200Hz beep, followed by a 1,300Hz beep. A Hz beep is followed by a 1,400 Hz beep (therefore, 5 beeps) (The second group of beeps is completed). According to various additional / alternative embodiments, multi-frequency Wave audible confirmation can utilize a variety of timbres with increasing frequencies. For example, an embodiment may use a frequency Twenty different timbres with increasing wavenumbers can be used. However, the number of timbres is based on the design criteria. The number of tones may vary depending on the user's needs, and is therefore interpreted as a limitation of this disclosure. It shouldn't be done.

[0119] Once the injection pump assemblies 100 and 100' are confirmed to be audible at multiple frequencies (i.e., as described above) Once the rendering of the described 10 beeps is complete, the user will have a defined period of time. Within (for example, 2 seconds), press the switch assembly 318 to press the injection pump assembly 1 It provides confirmation signals at 00 and 100', and multi-frequency audible confirmation is accurate, and the insulin being administered This can indicate the size of the bolus dose (i.e., 2.00 units). This confirmation signal Upon receiving the signal, the injection pump assembly 100, 100' emits an audible "acknowledgment of receipt". Rendering, and (in this particular embodiment) a 2.00 unit bolus dose of insulin Delivery can be achieved. The injection pump assembly 100, 100' can receive the above confirmation signal. If not present, injection pump assembly 100, 100' will be audible to "verification failure". Rendering sound may be acceptable, but it does not achieve delivery of the bolus dose of insulin. Therefore Therefore, multi-frequency audible confirmation is not accurate / it indicates the size of the bolus dose of insulin being administered. If not, the user simply does not provide the above confirmation signal, thereby the insulin bar Delivery of the final dose may be discontinued.

[0120] As discussed above, in one exemplary embodiment of the injection pump assembly described above, The injection pump assembly 100' is used to communicate with the remote control assembly 300. Obtained. When such a remote control assembly 300 is used, the injection pump assembly 10 The 0' and remote control assembly 300 communicate with each other periodically, the two devices It can be ensured that they are still communicating with each other. For example, injection pump assembly 1 00' pings the remote control assembly 300 0 exists, and it can be assured that it is in operation. Furthermore, the remote control assembly 300, Ping injection pump assembly 100', injection pump assembly 100' It can be ensured that it still exists and is in operation. Injection pump assembly 100' And one of the remote control assemblies 300 was unable to establish communication with the other assembly. In this case, an assembly that cannot establish communication may sound a "separation" alarm. For example, note While the pump assembly 100' is in the user's pocket, the remote control assembly 3 Assume that 00 is left in the user's car. Therefore, after a defined period, injection Pump assembly 100' begins sounding a "separation" alarm, remote control assembly 30 This may indicate that communication with 0 cannot be established. Using switch assembly 318, The user can approve / silence this "isolation" alarm.

[0121] While the remote control assembly 300 is not communicating with the injection pump assembly 100', The bolus is inserted through the switch assembly 318 of the injection pump assembly 100'. Since the sulin dose can be defined and administered, the infusion pump assembly 100' is an infusion pump assembly. In the log file (not shown) stored within Swertia 100', the administered bolus Information regarding the dose of lancel can be stored. This log file (not shown) is stored in the infusion pump. It can be stored in non-volatile memory (not shown) contained within assembly 100'. Once re-established between the injection pump assembly 100' and the remote control assembly 300, note The injection pump assembly 100' connects to the remote control assembly 300, and the injection pump assembly 1 The administered bolus insulin dose is stored in the log file (not shown) of 00'. We can provide information regarding this matter.

[0122] Furthermore, the user can separate the remote control assembly 300 from the injection pump assembly 100'. If the user anticipates separating, they can select "Separate" (via the menu system mentioned above). To achieve this configuration, the injection pump assembly 100' and the remote control assembly 300 are configured This eliminates the possibility of the above-mentioned "separation" alarm occurring. However, the device When communication is restored between them, the injection pump assembly 100' and the remote control assembly The R300s will continue to "ping" each other so that they can automatically exit "isolation" mode. That's fine.

[0123] Furthermore, if the user anticipates traveling by aircraft, the user will (remote control assembly (via the above menu system of the Ri300) Injection pump assembly 100' and remote Each control assembly 300 "aircraft" pauses all data transmissions. To enter mode, the injection pump assembly 100' and the remote control assembly 300 are It can be configured. During "aircraft" mode, the injection pump assembly 100' and remote control assembly The Nbri 300 can choose to continue receiving data or not.

[0124] The switch assembly 318 extends the battery life of the reusable housing assembly 102. The step to check is to connect the reusable housing assembly 102 to the remote control assembly 300. The steps involve pairing and interrupting the administration of a bolus dose of the injectable fluid. It can be used to perform additional functions, such as [specific functions].

[0125] Steps to check battery life: The reusable housing assembly 102 is (complete When charged, the injection pump assembly will last for approximately 3 days at 100°C, 100°C. It may include a rechargeable battery assembly that can be supplied. A rechargeable battery assembly has a predetermined number of usable hours, for example, a usable life of several years. or may have other predetermined usage periods. However, the predetermined lifespan depends on the climate, every Many, including but not limited to one or more of the number of daily uses and recharges. Factors may vary. Reusable housing assembly 102 is disposable housing assembly 114 Whenever it is disconnected from, the injection pump assembly 100, 100' switches off. When senburi318 is pressed for a defined period of time (for example, more than 2 seconds) A battery check may be performed on the above rechargeable battery assembly at any time. If the above rechargeable battery assembly is determined to be charged above the desired threshold, The combined injection pump assembly 100, 100' renders a "battery passed" sound. Alternatively, the above rechargeable battery assembly can be charged below the desired threshold. If it is determined that the injection pump assembly 100, 100' will emit a "low battery" sound. Color rendering is possible. The injection pump assembly 100, 100' has a reusable housing. Determine whether assembly 102 is isolated from the disposable housing assembly 114. It may include components and / or circuits.

[0126] Pairing steps: As discussed above, 1 of the injection pump assembly above In one exemplary embodiment, the injection pump assembly 100' is located in the remote control assembly 300. It can be used to communicate with the injection pump assembly 100' and the remote control assembly 3. A pairing process may be performed to achieve communication with 00. During the ringing process, one or more injection pump assemblies (for example, injection pump assembly 10) 0') may be configured to communicate with the remote control assembly 300, and (conversely) remotely The control assembly 300 controls one or more injection pump assemblies (for example, injection pump assembly It may be configured to communicate with the Bri 100'. Specifically, the injection pump assembly (e.g. For example, the serial number of injection pump assembly 100' is inside remote control assembly 300. It may also be recorded in the pairing file (not shown) included in the remote control assembly. Serial number 300 is for the injection pump assembly (for example, injection pump assembly 100) This can be recorded in the pairing file (not shown) contained within ').

[0127] According to the embodiment, in order to achieve such a pairing procedure, the user remotely controls One or more switches on both Assembly 300 and Injection Pump Assembly 100' The assembly can be pressed simultaneously. For example, the user can press for a defined period of time exceeding 5 seconds. The switch assembly 310 and Note included within the remote control assembly 300. The switch assembly 318, which is contained within the pump assembly 100', can be pressed simultaneously. Once this defined period is reached, the remote control assembly 300 and the injection pump One or more of Assembly 100' will be audible, indicating that the above pairing procedure has been achieved. It can generate signals.

[0128] According to another embodiment, before performing the pairing process, the user assembles a disposable housing. The reusable housing assembly 102 can be separated from the ri 114. This initial step is necessary. By making it a key component, the injection pump assembly installed by the user can be remotely controlled Further assurance is provided that it must not be paired confidentially with your assembly.

[0129] Once disconnected, the user can access the input assembly 304 of the remote control assembly 300. Pairing mode can be entered via this. For example, the user can enter, for example, switch assembly The remote control assembly 300 is controlled via the above menu system in combination with the BR310. The user can enter pairing mode above. The user can switch on the injection pump assembly 100'. Press and hold the switch assembly 318 to display assembly 300 of the remote control assembly. This can be indicated on 302. In addition, the remote control assembly 304 can, for example, remote injection port Switch to low power mode to avoid attempting to pair with the amplifier assembly. It may be broken. Next, the user enters the receiving mode when the injection pump assembly 100' enters the receiving mode. The injection pump assembly awaits a pairing command from the remote control assembly 300. You may press and hold the switch assembly 318 on the bridge 100'.

[0130] Next, the remote control assembly 300 is paired with the injection pump assembly 100'. The request may be transmitted, and this may be approved by the injection pump assembly 100'. The pump assembly 100' receives pairing requirements from the remote control assembly 300. You may perform a security check on the request, and (if the security check passes) injection The pump assembly 100' can activate the pump pairing signal (i.e., activate Enter pairing mode. The remote control assembly 300 is the injection pump assembly. Security checks may be performed on approvals received from 100'.

[0131] Approval received from injection pump assembly 100' is from injection pump assembly 100' The serial number may be defined, and the remote control assembly 300 is the remote control assembly 3 The serial number can be displayed on the display assembly 302 of 00. The user can find You may be asked if you wish to pair it with the pump. If the user declines... The pairing process may be interrupted. If the user agrees to the pairing process, the remote control receiver will be able to proceed. The 300 presses the switch assembly 318 on the injection pump assembly 100'. The user may be instructed (via the display assembly 302) to maintain this state.

[0132] Next, the user presses the switch assembly 318 on the injection pump assembly 100'. Lower and hold, and for example, the switch assembly 310 on the remote control assembly 300 You can press and hold it.

[0133] The remote control assembly 300 confirms that the remote switch assembly 310 has been pressed. Obtain (this can be reported to injection pump assembly 100'). Injection pump assembly 1 00' performs a security check on the confirmation received from the remote control assembly 300. The completeness of the confirmation can then be verified. If the completeness of the received confirmation cannot be verified, the pairing The pairing process is interrupted. If the completeness of the received confirmation is verified, a new pairing will be performed. Any existing remote pair configuration file can be used to reflect the remote control assembly 300. The data is written, the pump pairing complete signal is activated, and the pairing process is completed.

[0134] In addition, the injection pump assembly 100' is activated when the switch assembly 318 is pressed. This can be confirmed (and can be reported to the remote control assembly 300). 300 performs a security check on the confirmation received from injection pump assembly 100'. They can go and verify the completeness of the confirmation. If the completeness of the received confirmation cannot be verified, The inspection process is interrupted. If the completeness of the received confirmation is verified, the injection pump assembly The pairlist file in the remote control assembly 300 has been modified to add 'Buri 100'. It can be corrected. Generally, the remote control assembly 300 is connected to multiple injection pump assemblies. While it may be possible to perform a single remote injection pump assembly 100', It may only be possible to pair with the remote control assembly. A pairing completion signal is generated. They can be moved and still complete the pairing process.

[0135] Once the pairing process is complete, the remote control assembly 300 and the injection pump assembly One or more of the 100's indicate that the above pairing procedure was successfully completed, and are audible. It can generate signals.

[0136] Steps to interrupt bolus dose: For example, the user, injecting pump assembly 100' If you wish to discontinue the bolus dose of insulin being administered by you For example, over a defined period of time exceeding 5 seconds, switch assembly 318 (example) For example, you can press the buttons shown in Figures 1 and 2. Once this defined period is reached... The injection pump assembly 100' then emits an audible signal indicating that the above termination procedure has been achieved. It is possible to render the number.

[0137] The switch assembly 318 is located at the top of the injection pump assembly 100, 100'. Although shown as an attachable component, other configurations are possible, so this is for illustrative purposes only. This is not intended to be an limitation of this disclosure. For example, switch assembly 318 is The injection pump assembly 100 can be positioned around 100'.

[0138] See also Figure 13-15, which shows an alternative embodiment of the injection pump assembly 400. Injection pump assembly 400 is, as with pump assembly 100, 100'. This may include a reusable housing assembly 402 and a disposable housing assembly 404.

[0139] Similar to the reusable enclosure assembly 102, the reusable enclosure assembly 402 is Machine (including at least one pump assembly and at least one valve assembly) It may include a control assembly. The reusable housing assembly 402 also includes a mechanical control assembly. It is configured to provide control signals to the bri and to achieve the delivery of injectable fluid to the user. , may include an electrical control assembly. The valve assembly controls the flow of injectable fluid through the fluid path. The pump assembly may be configured to control the amount injected to the user from the fluid path. It may be configured to deliver the available fluid.

[0140] Similar to the disposable housing assembly 114, the disposable housing assembly 404 is for single use. For the purpose of use, or for use over a specified period, such as 3 days or any other amount of time. It can be configured for the purpose of injecting the fluid. The disposable housing assembly 404 comes into contact with the injectable fluid. Any component of the pump assembly 400 is placed on top of the disposable housing assembly 404 It can be configured to be called and / or placed inside.

[0141] In a particular embodiment of this injection pump assembly, the injection pump assembly 400 is, It may include a switch assembly 406 positioned around the pump assembly 400. For example, the switch assembly 406 is aligned with the radial edge of the injection pump assembly 400. It could be positioned in that way, which could enable easier use by users. The switch assembly 406 is designed to prevent water from seeping into the injection pump assembly 400. The structure may be covered with a waterproof membrane. The reusable housing assembly 402 is the main body 408 (houses the above mechanical and electrical control assemblies) and (in the direction of arrow 412) A locking ring assembly 410 may be configured to rotate around the main body 408. It may include.

[0142] Similar to the reusable housing assembly 102 and the disposable housing assembly 114, The available housing assembly 402 is releasably engaged with the disposable housing assembly 404. Such a releasable engagement may be configured as follows: for example, a screw-type, twist-lock. This can be achieved by a compression-fit configuration or by an implementation in which a twist-lock configuration is used. In this state, the user of the injection pump assembly 400 first uses the disposable housing assembly 40 A reusable housing assembly 402 may be properly positioned relative to 4, and then (arrow Rotate the locking ring assembly 410 (in the direction of mark 412) to make the housing assembly reusable. The bridge 402 may be releasably engaged with the disposable housing assembly 404.

[0143] Through the use of the locking ring assembly 410, the reusable housing assembly 402 is The disposable housing assembly 404 is properly positioned, and then the locking ring assembly The bri 410 may be releasably engaged by rotating it, and therefore, The reusable enclosure assembly 402 needs to be rotated relative to the discarded enclosure assembly 404. To eliminate the possibility of disposable housing. Therefore, the reusable housing assembly 402 is a disposable housing before engagement. The body assembly 404 may be properly aligned, and such alignment may be disrupted during the engagement process. It must not be done. The locking ring assembly 410 is reusable housing assembly 402 And until the disposable housing assembly 404 is properly positioned relative to each other, the locking mechanism It may include a latching mechanism (not shown) that can prevent rotation of the latching assembly 410.

[0144] See also Figure 16-18, which shows an alternative embodiment of the injection pump assembly 500. Injection pump assembly 500 is, as with pump assembly 100, 100'. This may include a reusable housing assembly 502 and a disposable housing assembly 504.

[0145] Similar to the reusable enclosure assembly 402, the reusable enclosure assembly 502 is Machine (including at least one pump assembly and at least one valve assembly) It may include a control assembly. The reusable housing assembly 502 also includes a mechanical control assembly. It is configured to provide control signals to the bri and to achieve the delivery of injectable fluid to the user. , may include an electrical control assembly. The valve assembly controls the flow of injectable fluid through the fluid path. The pump assembly may be configured to control the amount injected to the user from the fluid path. It may be configured to deliver the available fluid.

[0146] Similar to the disposable housing assembly 404, the disposable housing assembly 504 is for single use. For the purpose of use, or for use over a specified period, such as 3 days or any other amount of time. It can be configured for the purpose of injecting the fluid. The disposable housing assembly 504 comes into contact with the injectable fluid. Any component in the pump assembly 500 is placed on the disposable housing assembly 504 It can be configured to be called and / or placed inside.

[0147] In a particular embodiment of this injection pump assembly, the injection pump assembly 500 is, It may include a switch assembly 506 positioned around the pump assembly 500. For example, the switch assembly 506 is aligned with the radial edge of the injection pump assembly 500. It could be positioned in that way, which could enable easier use by users. The switch assembly 506 may be covered with a waterproof membrane and / or an O-ring, or Additionally, a sealing mechanism is configured to prevent water from entering the injection pump assembly 500. , may be included on the handle portion 507 of the switch assembly 506. However, some In this embodiment, the switch assembly 506 includes an outerly covered rubber button, however Therefore, it can provide functionality as a waterproof seal without using a waterproof membrane or O-ring. In yet another embodiment, the outerly covered rubber button is further covered with a waterproof membrane. It may include a crack and / or O-ring. The reusable housing assembly 502 is primarily The main unit 508 (which houses the above-mentioned mechanical and electrical control assembly) and (towards arrow 512) A locking ring assembly 51 may be configured to rotate around the main body 508 (in the direction of) It may include 0.

[0148] Similar to the reusable housing assembly 402 and the disposable housing assembly 404, The available housing assembly 502 is releasably engaged with the disposable housing assembly 504. Such a releasable engagement may be configured as follows: for example, a screw-type, twist-lock. This can be achieved by a compression-fit configuration or by an implementation in which a twist-lock configuration is used. In this configuration, the user of the injection pump assembly 500 first uses the disposable housing assembly 50 The reusable housing assembly 502 may be properly positioned relative to 4, and then (arrow Rotate the locking ring assembly 510 (in the direction of mark 512) to make the housing assembly reusable. The bri 502 may be releasably engaged with the disposable housing assembly 404.

[0149] The locking ring assembly 510 included in the injection pump assembly 500 is a locking ring It may be higher than Swertia japonica 410 (i.e., as indicated by arrow 514) The locking ring assembly 510 may include a passage 516 through which the button 506 can pass. Therefore, when assembling the reusable housing assembly 502, the locking ring assembly The munbri 510 can be mounted on top of the main body 508 (in the direction of arrow 518). Once the locking ring assembly 510 is installed on the main body 508, one or more locking tabs (Not shown) prevents the locking ring assembly 510 from being removed from the main body 508. It can be stopped. Next, the portion of the switch assembly 506 that protrudes through the passage 516, ( (In the direction of arrow 520) it is pressed into the main body 508, and thus the switch assembly 50 Installation of item 6 can be completed.

[0150] Button 506 is indicated at various locations on the injection pump assembly 500, but the button In other embodiments, n506 is located at any desired location on the injection pump assembly 500. It can be placed there.

[0151] Through the use of the locking ring assembly 510, the reusable housing assembly 502 is The disposable housing assembly 504 is properly positioned, and then the locking ring assembly The bri 510 is releasably engaged by rotating it, and therefore, a disposable housing A This eliminates the need to rotate the reusable housing assembly 502 relative to the semblage 504. Therefore, the reusable housing assembly 502 is a disposable housing assembly before engagement. The Bri 504 may be properly aligned, and such alignment shall not be disturbed during the engagement process. No. The locking ring assembly 510 is reusable with the housing assembly 502 and Until the disposable housing assembly 504 is properly positioned relative to each other, the locking ring assembly It may include a latching mechanism (not shown) to prevent rotation of the rim 510. The passage 516 is , so as to allow the locking ring 510 to move around the switch assembly 506, It's okay if it's long.

[0152] See also Figures 19A-19B and 20-21, the reusable housing assembly 502 An injection pump is shown to include a switch assembly 506 and a main body 508. Various diagrams of assembly 500 are shown. As discussed above, the main body 508 It may include multiple components, an example of which is the capacitive sensor assembly 148, print Circuit board 600, vibration motor assembly 602, shape memory actuator anchor 604, Switch assembly 506, battery 606, antenna assembly 608, pump assembly Bri 106, measuring valve assembly 610, capacity sensor valve assembly 612, and storage valve This includes, but is not limited to, assembly 614. For clarity, print The circuit board 600 is positioned below the printed circuit board 600. To enable recognition, it has been removed from Figure 19B.

[0153] Various electrical components that can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 600 are connected Spring-loaded terminals can be used to enable electrical connections without the need for soldering. For example, the vibration motor assembly 602 is a printed circuit board When positioned on the board 600, it presses against the corresponding conductive pad on the printed circuit board 600. A pair of spring-loaded terminals (one positive terminal and one negative terminal) configured to be forced into place. ) can be used. However, in an exemplary embodiment, the vibration motor assembly 602 is It is soldered directly to the printed circuit board.

[0154] As discussed above, the capacity sensor assembly 148 is connected to the injection pump assembly 50 It can be configured to monitor the amount of fluid injected by 0. For example, a volume sensor assembly M&M 148 is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, D The United States, transferred to EKA Products Limited Partnership Japanese Patent Nos. 5,575,310 and 5,755,683, and U.S. Patent Application Publications Opening No. US2007 / 0228071A1, No. US2007 / 0219496A1, No. Subject matter of US2007 / 0219480A1 and US2007 / 0219597A1 One possible approach is to employ acoustic capacitance sensing.

[0155] The vibration motor assembly 602 provides the user of the injection pump assembly 500 with vibration-based It can be configured to provide a signal. For example, battery 606 (injection pump assembly If the voltage of the power supply to 500 falls below the minimum allowable voltage, the vibration motor assembly 60 2 vibrates the injection pump assembly 500, and the user of the injection pump assembly 500 It can provide a vibration-based signal. The shape memory actuator anchor 604 is the shape described above. Provides a mounting point for a shape memory actuator (e.g., shape memory actuator 112). It is possible. As discussed above, the shape memory actuator 112 can, for example, be controlled by temperature. This could be a conductive shape memory alloy wire that changes shape. It could be a shape memory actuator. The temperature of 112 can be controlled by a heater, or, more conveniently, by the application of electrical energy. Therefore, it can be changed. Thus, one end of the shape memory actuator 112 is shaped The shape may be firmly attached (i.e., fixed) to the shape memory actuator anchor 604. The other end of the memory actuator 112 is connected to, for example, a valve assembly and / or pump. It can be applied to a actuator. Therefore, electrical energy is supplied to the shape memory actuator 112. The length of the shape memory actuator 112 may be controlled by applying a force. Therefore, the valve assembly and / or pump actuator to which it is installed. It can be manipulated.

[0156] The antenna assembly 608 is, for example, connected to the injection pump assembly 500 and the remote control assembly. It can be configured to enable wireless communication with the BR300 (Figure 11). As described above, the remote control assembly 300 allows the user to control the injection pump assembly 500. It can be programmed to, for example, construct a bolus injection event. As described above, the injection pump assembly 500 is the fluid (inside the injection pump assembly 500) One or more valve assemblies configured to control the flow rate of an injectable fluid through a path The pump assembly 106 may include, and delivers the injectable fluid from the fluid path to the user. It may be configured to dispense. In a particular embodiment of this injection pump assembly 500, note The pump assembly 500 consists of three valve assemblies, namely the measuring valve assembly 610. It is shown that this includes a capacity sensor valve assembly 612 and a storage valve assembly 614. It is.

[0157] As discussed above, and also referring to Figure 21, the injectable fluid is in the reservoir 118 It can be stored inside. To achieve delivery of injectable fluid to the user, an injection pump assembly is used. The processing logic (not shown) contained within the Nburi 500 is used in the shape memory actuator anchor 60 A shape memory actuator 112, which can be fixed onto one end using 4, can be energized. See also Figure 22A, the shape memory actuator 112 is connected to the pump assembly 106. This may result in the activation of the storage valve assembly 614. The storage valve assembly 614 is used for storage The storage valve assembly may include a retaining valve actuator 614A and a storage valve 614B. The activation of the 614 is due to the downward displacement of the reservoir valve actuator 614A and the reservoir valve This can result in the closure of 614B and the effective isolation of the storage section 118. Furthermore, The pump assembly 106 includes a pump plunger 106A and a pump chamber 106B. However, the starting of the pump assembly 106 involves the pump plunger 106A moving through the pump channel. Displace downward into B106B, and displace the injectable fluid (in the direction of arrow 616). It can be done.

[0158] The capacity sensor valve assembly 612 comprises a capacity sensor valve actuator 612A and a capacity sensor. This may include a capacitive sensor valve actuator 612B. See also Figure 22B. A closes the capacity sensor valve 612B via a spring assembly that provides mechanical force to seal it. It can be locked. However, when the pump assembly 106 is started, the displaced note The fluid that can be introduced must be strong enough to overcome the mechanical sealing force of the capacity sensor valve assembly 612. If it is a force, the displacement of the injectable fluid occurs in the direction of arrow 618. This is a capacity sensor. This may result in the filling of the capacity sensor chamber 620 contained within the sensor assembly 148. -Camera assembly 622, port assembly 624, reference microphone 626, spring diamond Through the use of the flamm 628 and the constant capacitance microphone 630, the capacitance sensor assembly 14 8 can determine the amount of injectable fluid contained within the volume sensor chamber 620.

[0159] See also Figure 22C, once the injectable flow is contained within the capacity sensor chamber 620, Once the body volume is calculated, the shape memory actuator 632 is energized, and the measuring valve actuator This brings about the activation of the measuring valve assembly 610, which may include the meter 610A and the measuring valve 610B. It is possible. Once activated, and the capacitive sensor channel is activated by the spring diaphragm 628. The mechanical energy exerted on the injectable fluid in the 620 causes the capacity sensor chamber 6 The injectable fluid in 20 is delivered into the user's body through a disposable cannula 138 (arrow 6). It can be displaced in 34 directions.

[0160] See also Figure 23, which shows an exploded view of the injection pump assembly 500. Actuator 632 is fixed to shape memory actuator anchor 636 (on the first end) In addition, the other end of the shape memory actuator 632 is connected to the valve assembly 638. It may also be used to provide mechanical energy, which causes the measuring valve assembly 610 to... It can move. The capacity sensor assembly spring retainer 642 is a type of injection pump assembly 500. The capacitive sensor assembly 148 may be properly positioned relative to the other components. The Sembri 638 uses a shape memory actuator to activate the pump plunger 106A. It can be used in conjunction with the TA112, the measuring valve 610B, the capacity sensor valve 612B, and / or The storage valve 614B is inserted upward into the lower surface of the main body 508, A built-in valve configured to allow installation during the assembly of the pump assembly 500. It is possible.

[0161] See also Figures 24 and 25A-25D for a more detailed view of pump assembly 106. This is shown. The pump actuator assembly 644 supports the pump actuator. It may include a structure 646, a biasing spring 648, and a lever assembly 650.

[0162] See also Figures 26A-26B and 27A-27B, the measuring valve assembly 610 A more detailed diagram is shown. As discussed above, the valve assembly 638 is a measuring valve. It is possible to start up the senburi 610.

[0163] See also Figures 28A-28D, the injection pump assembly 500 is connected to the measuring valve assembly 6 It may include 10. As discussed above, the valve assembly 638 is a shape memory actuator It can be activated via actuator 632 and actuator assembly 640. Therefore, To inject the amount of injectable fluid stored in the capacity sensor chamber 620, shape The memory actuator 632 has been in operation for a fairly long period of time (e.g., more than 1 minute) It may be necessary to start up the 638 battery. This will consume a considerable amount of power from the 606 battery. Therefore, even if the measuring valve assembly 610 allows the valve assembly 638 to be temporarily activated, Often, at that point, the measuring valve latch 656 returns the valve assembly 638 to its non-activated position. This can prevent the following. The shape memory actuator 652 uses the electrical contact 654 to It can be fixed on one end. The other end of the shape memory actuator 652 is attached to the valve latch 656. It can be connected. When the shape memory actuator 652 is activated, the shape memory actuator 652 can pull the valve latch 656 forward and release the valve assembly 638. As an example, the measuring valve assembly 610 is activated via the shape memory actuator 632. It is possible. Once the measuring valve assembly 610 is activated, the valve latch 656 will automatically The valve assembly 638 may be latched in the starting position. Shape memory actuator 652 By activating this mechanism, the valve latch 656 can be pulled forward, releasing the valve assembly 638. Assuming that the shape memory actuator 632 is no longer activated, the valve latch 656 When valve assembly 638 is released, the measuring valve assembly 610 enters a stopped state. Therefore, through the use of the measuring valve assembly 610, the shape memory actuator 632, This process involves injecting a quantity of the injectable fluid stored in the volume sensor chamber 620. It does not need to be activated at any given time.

[0164] As discussed above, the injection pump assembly (for example, injection pump assembly The R100, 100', 400, and 500 models are designed to deliver an injectable fluid to the user. The external injection set 134 may include a needle or disposable needle. It may include cannula 138, cannula sembryone 136, and is also called a tube set. It may also include a pipe assembly 140. The pipe assembly 140 may, for example, include a fluid diameter Through the pathway, the reservoir 118 and, for example, directly or via the cannula interface 142 Through this, fluid communication can be established with the cannula assembly 138.

[0165] See also Figure 29, which is configured to house a portion of the pipe assembly 140. An alternative embodiment of the injection pump assembly 700 is shown. Specifically, the injection pump assembly The Sembri 700 allows the user to (similarly to a yo-yo) around the injection pump assembly 700. Peripheral pipes configured to allow a portion of the pipe assembly 140 to be wound up It may include a storage assembly 702. The peripheral piping storage assembly 702 is an injection pump assembly It can be positioned around the Bri 700. The peripheral pipe storage assembly 702 contains pipes inside it. A portion of assembly 140 may be configured as an open valley that can be wound around. Alternatively, The surrounding pipe storage assembly 702 is located on the wall of the narrower valley and on the outer surface of a portion of the pipes 140. It can be sized to create a tight fit between them, forming multiple narrower valleys. The peripheral pipe storage assembly 705 may include one or more divided parts 704, 706. When the division of the number includes parts 704 and 706, the resulting narrower valley is (screw It can be wound in a spiral manner around the injection pump assembly 700 (similar to the screw threads).

[0166] See also Figure 30-31, which is configured to house a portion of the pipe assembly 140. An alternative embodiment of the injection pump assembly 750 is shown. Specifically, the injection pump Pump Assembly 750 is an injection pump assembly 7 (again, similar to a yo-yo) used by the user. It is configured to allow a portion of the pipe assembly 140 to be wrapped around the periphery of 50. It may include a peripheral pipe storage assembly 752. The peripheral pipe storage assembly 752 is injected The surrounding pipe storage assembly 752 may be located around the pump assembly 750. It can be configured as an open valley section in which a portion of the pipe assembly 140 can be wound. Alternatively, the peripheral pipe storage assembly 752 is located between the wall of the narrower valley and the pipes 140. Multiple narrower valleys that can be sized to create an interference fit with the outer surface of the part. It may include one or more divided parts 754, 756 that form the intervening section. Peripheral pipe storage assembly When ri 752 includes multiple divisions 754, 756, the resulting narrower valley The part is spiral in shape around the injection pump assembly 750 (again, similar to the screw threads of a screw) It can be rolled up.

[0167] The injection pump assembly 750 may include a pipe retainer assembly 758. Assembly 758 is separated from the tubing assembly 140 around the injection pump assembly 750. The pipe assembly 140 may be configured to be releasably fixed in order to prevent it from coming loose. In one embodiment of the pipe retainer assembly 758, the pipe retainer assembly 758 is above A downward-facing pin assembly 762 is positioned above the oriented pin assembly 762. It may include 0. The combination of pin assemblies 760 and 762 is that the pipe assembly 140 A "pinch point" can be defined where the design can be pushed through. Therefore, the user can define the injection pump assembly. The pipe assembly 140 may be wrapped around the bri 750, and the pipe assembly 140 Each loop is located within the peripheral pipe storage assembly 752 via the pipe retainer assembly 758. It will be fixed in place. If the user wishes to lengthen the unfixed portion of the pipe assembly 140 If desired, the user can select one of the pipe retainer assemblies 758 to pipe assembly 140. The loop can be released. Conversely, the user can shorten the unsecured portion of the pipe assembly 140. If the user wishes to do so, the user can place the pipe assembly within the pipe retainer assembly 758. One additional loop of 140 can be fixed.

[0168] See also Figures 32-33, which show an exemplary embodiment of the injection pump assembly 800. Yes. Injection pump assemblies 100, 100', 400, and 500, as well as injection pumps The pump assembly 800 consists of a reusable housing assembly 802 and a disposable housing assembly. This may include Ri804.

[0169] See also Figures 34A-34B, which show that the injection pump assembly 100 is reusable. The housing assembly 802 is configured to releasably engage with the disposable housing assembly 804. Such a releasable engagement may be, for example, screw-type, twist-lock, or pressure-operated. This can be achieved by a compression fitting configuration. The injection pump assembly 800 is a locking ring assembly This may include a bri 806. For example, a reusable housing assembly 802 is a disposable housing assembly. The locking ring assembly 806 may be properly positioned relative to the semblage, and is reusable. Releasably engages with the possible housing assembly 802 and the disposable housing assembly 804. It can be rotated in that way.

[0170] The locking ring assembly 806 can facilitate the rotation of the locking ring assembly 806. This may include tab 808. In addition, for example, tab 810 of disposable housing assembly 804 The position of knob 808 is such that the reusable housing assembly 802 is a disposable housing assembly. This can provide evidence that it is fully engaged with the RI804. For example, as shown in Figure 34A. The reusable housing assembly 802 is properly aligned with the disposable housing assembly 804. When this is done, the knob 808 can be aligned with the tab 810 in a first position. Once the combined state is achieved, the knob 808 is moved by the rotation locking ring assembly 806, as shown in Figure 34. As shown in B, it can be aligned in a second position relative to tab 810.

[0171] See also Figures 35A-35C and 36-38A, Reusable Housing Assembly 1 Similar to 02, the reusable housing assembly 802 is the mechanical control assembly 812 (for example) Then, one or more valves and one or more ports for delivering and controlling the flow rate of the injectable fluid. It may include the valve assembly 814 shown in Figure 36, which includes the pump. Reusable The housing assembly 802 also provides control signals to the mechanical control assembly 812, and the user Includes an electrical control assembly 816 configured to achieve the delivery of an injectable fluid to the device. It appears that the valve assembly 814 controls the flow rate of the injectable fluid through the fluid path. The pump assembly may be configured to deliver fluid that can be injected to the user from the fluid path. It can be configured in such a way.

[0172] The mechanical control assembly 812 and the electrical control assembly 816 are connected to the substrate 818 and the main body 82 It may be contained within a housing defined by 0. In some embodiments, the substrate 818 and One or more of the main body 820 may provide electromagnetic shielding. In such embodiments, Magnetic shielding is received by the electrical control assembly 816 and / or the electrical control assemblies. Electromagnetic interference generated by the Nburi 816 can be prevented and / or reduced. In addition / Alternatively, an EMI shielding 822 may be included, as shown in Figures 36 and 37. The EMI shielding 822 may provide shielding against generated and / or received electromagnetic interference. ru.

[0173] The reusable housing assembly 802 is (for example, bolus delivery, remote control assembly) It can be configured to receive user commands (for pairing with or equivalent to) a device. , which may include a switch assembly. The switch assembly is located in the opening 826 of the body 820. It may include a button 824, which may be positioned as shown in Figure 35B. For example, a locking ring The assembly 806 still provides easy access to the button 824, To enable the retaining ring assembly 806 to rotate relative to the main body 820 It may include radial slots 828 that can be configured.

[0174] See also Figures 39A and 39C, the electrical control assembly 816 is located on the printed circuit board 83. 0 and may include battery 832. Printed circuit board 830 is sent out, and / or various control devices for monitoring and controlling the amount of injectable fluid being delivered. Sub-devices may be included. For example, the electrical control assembly 816 may be injectable after dispensing. The amount of fluid is measured, and based on the dose required by the user, a sufficient amount of injectable fluid is provided. It is possible to determine whether the body has been dispensed. If sufficient injectable fluid has not been dispensed, The electrical control assembly 816 determines that more injectable fluid should be dispensed. It is possible. The electrical control assembly 816 can deliver additional required doses, mechanically. You may provide an appropriate signal to assembly 812, or to the electrical control assembly 816 The mechanical control assembly 812 is configured such that an additional dose can be dispensed along with the next dose. It can provide an appropriate signal. Alternatively, if an excess of injectable fluid is dispensed, electrical control... Assembly 816 allows for dispensing of less injectable fluid with the following doses. The mechanical control assembly 812 can then provide appropriate signals. The electrical control assembly 816 is , may include one or more microprocessors. In exemplary embodiments, an electrical control assembly The 816 may contain three processors. One processor (for example, Chipcon) CC2510 microcontroller available from AS (Oslo, Norway) / RF transceivers (which may include, but are not limited to, RF transceivers) are, for example, remote control assemblies and radios. To trust, it can be dedicated to wireless communication. Two additional microprocessors (for example, Entered from Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas, Texas) This may include, but is not limited to, the MSP430 microcontroller available. For example, a feedback signal from a volume measuring device that dispenses the amount of fluid that can be injected. It can be dedicated to issuing and executing commands (to process and perform equivalent tasks). .

[0175] As shown in Figure 35C, the substrate 818 is, for example, used to recharge the battery 832. This provides access to the electrical contact 834, which can be electrically connected to the electrical control assembly 816. The substrate 818 can provide the coordinating features (e.g., tabs) of the disposable housing assembly 804. Through this, it may be configured to facilitate proper alignment with the disposable housing assembly 804. It may include one or more features (e.g., openings 836, 838). In addition, see Figure 40A-40. As shown in C, 41A-41B, and 42A-42C, the substrate 818 is a valve assembly The bri 814 and the electrical control assembly 816 are mounted, and the valve assembly 814 It may include various features to provide access to the disposable housing assembly 804. ru.

[0176] The locking ring assembly 806 is, for example, a reusable housing assembly 802 and To engage / disengage the disposable housing assembly 804, for example, the locking ring assembly 8 The material may include an elastomer or molded material that can grip and facilitate the twisting of 06. It may include gripping inserts 840, 842. In addition, the locking ring assembly 806 may include, for example, , interlocking components (for example, in some embodiments, disposable housing assembly 804, filling It may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: an electric charging station or a refueling station. The properties of (not being) and / or the reusable housing assembly 802 and the meshing components Reusable housing assembly 8 to provide an indicator of whether it is properly engaged. A sensing component (e.g., a Hall effect sensor) that can interact with the component of 02 (e.g., a Hall effect sensor) , may include magnet 844). In exemplary embodiments, a Hall effect sensor (not shown) is included. The sensor may be located on a printed circuit board. The Hall effect sensor is located when the locking ring is in the closed position. It can detect when it is rotated. Therefore, the Hall effect sensor, together with the magnet 844, The system provides a mechanism for determining whether the locking ring has been rotated to the closed position. It is possible.

[0177] The sensing component (magnet) 844 is a reusable housing assembly component, i.e., In the exemplary embodiment, a reusable housing assembly is intended along with the Hall effect sensor. It provides a determination of whether a component or device is properly installed. It can be operated in this manner. The locking ring assembly 806 is a component, namely, a disposable housing. The semblage 804, without being attached to the dust cover or charger, does not rotate. Therefore, the sensing component, along with the reusable housing assembly component, It can function to provide many advantageous safety features to the injection pump system. These features This may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: The system is disposable. If it does not detect that the assembly, dust cover, or charger is not attached Reusable parts, such as valve and pump components, complete the reusable assembly. Because the system may be susceptible to contamination or destruction, which could compromise its integrity, the system is... The system may be notified, warned, or alerted. Therefore, the system may be in complete integrity. It provides an alarm to inform users of potential threats to the integrity of reusable assemblies. A warning may be issued. Also, the reusable assembly is attached to the dust cover. If the system detects this, it will turn off or reduce power to conserve energy. This means that a reusable assembly connects to the components that need to interact. If not done, it could lead to more efficient use of electricity.

[0178] The reusable housing assembly 802 is a disposable housing assembly, dust cover, and This includes, but is not limited to, a number of battery chargers / battery charging stations. It can adhere to different components. In each case, the Hall effect sensor is a locking ring. The g is in the closed position, and therefore the reusable housing assembly 802 is disposable. Housing assembly, dust cover, or battery charger / battery charging station ( It may be detected that it is releasably engaged with another component. (Injection pump system) This can be achieved by using the AVS system, which is described in more detail below, or by electrical connection The point can determine the component to which it is attached. Here, Figures 38B-38D also For reference, one embodiment of a dust cover (for example, dust cover 839) is shown. In an exemplary embodiment, the dust cover 839 is part of the reusable housing assembly 802. Features 841, 843, such that the retaining ring can be releasably engaged with the dust cover 839. This may include 845 and 847. In addition, the dust cover 839 may further be a reusable housing. The semblage 804 may include recessed areas 849 for accommodating valve and pump features. Regarding the dust cover, the AVS system is not a disposable housing assembly, but rather a dust cover It can be determined that the cover is connected to a reusable enclosure assembly. AVS system The system uses reference tables or other comparison data, and the measurement data is characterized by This can be distinguished from comparing it with data from a stock cover or an empty disposable housing assembly. With respect to battery chargers, in exemplary embodiments, battery chargers may include electrical contacts. When the reusable housing assembly is attached to the battery charger, the injection pump assembly The Buri electronic system may sense that contact has been made, and therefore, reusable This indicates that the housing assembly is attached to the battery charger.

[0179] See also Figures 43A-45B and 44A-44C, one or more valves and one or more An embodiment of valve assembly 814, which may include a pump, is shown. Similar to the 100, 100', 400, and 500 models, the valve assembly 814 is generally The storage valve 850, the plunger pump 852, the capacity sensor valve 854, and the measuring valve 85 6 may include. As previously described, the storage valve 850 and the plunger pump 852 are , which can be fixed to the shape memory actuator anchor 860 (on the first end) It can be operated by the inverter 858. In addition, the measuring valve 856 is shaped (on the first end). A shape memory actuator 864 can be fixed to a shape memory actuator anchor 866. This can be actuated via valve actuator 862, as discussed above. The measuring valve can be held in the open position via the measuring valve latch assembly 868. The valve 856 can be fixed (on the first end) by a shape memory actuator anchor 872. , can be released via activation of the shape memory actuator 870. In some embodiments The shape memory actuator anchor 860 can be housed in a reusable housing assembly. By using this process during manufacturing, the shape memory length actuator 858 is installed. Ensure that it stays in place and maintains the desired length and tension / strain.

[0180] See also Figures 45A-45B and 46A-46E, the shape memory actuator 85 8 (which may include, for example, one or more shape memory wires) is the actuator assembly 87 The plunger pump 852 may be actuated via 4. Actuator assembly 8 74 may include a biasing spring 876 and a lever assembly 878. Actuator assembly The 874 may actuate both the plunger pump 852 and the measuring valve 850. .

[0181] See also Figures 47A and 47B, the measuring valve 856 is connected to the valve actuator 862 and the lever - Can be actuated by the shape memory actuator 864 via assembly 878 Once activated, the measuring valve latch assembly 868 opens the measuring valve 85 6 can be maintained. The measuring valve latch assembly 868 is shaped to release the measuring valve 856. It is activated by the memory actuator 870, which allows it to return to the closed position. ru.

[0182] The disposable housing assembly 804 is for single use, or for example, for 3 days or less. It can be configured for use over a specified period, such as a different amount of time. Disposable enclosure assembly Ri 804 is any configuration in the injection pump assembly 800 that comes into contact with the injectable fluid. The elements may be positioned on and / or inside the disposable housing assembly 804. It can be configured in such a way that the risk of contaminating the injectable fluid can be reduced. .

[0183] See also Figures 48 and 49A-49C, the disposable housing assembly 804 is based It may include a portion 900, a membrane assembly 902, and an uppermost portion 904. The base portion 900 is Along with the membrane assembly 902, an injectable fluid (not shown), such as insulin, can be received. It may include a recess 906 that defines a storage area 908 for holding liquid. See also Figures 50A-50C. Then, the depression 906 is formed at least partially by the base portion 900, and the base The membrane assembly 902 can be integrated with the base portion 900, for example, the base portion 900 and the uppermost portion. It can be tightly engaged with the base portion 900 by being compressed and clamped between portion 904. The upper portion 904 is assembled by conventional means such as bonding, heat fusion, ultrasonic welding, and compression fitting. It can be attached to the base portion 900. In addition / alternatively, the membrane assembly 902 is a membrane To provide a seal between the gentian 902 and the base portion 900, for example, adhesive, ultrasonic It can be attached to the base portion 900 via wave welding, heat fusion, and equivalent.

[0184] Still referring to Figures 48 and 50A, the recess 906 is, in an exemplary embodiment, flow Includes a raised portion 901, which includes a region 903 surrounding a fluid opening 905 connected to a body line. In exemplary embodiments, the raised portion 901 extends around the recess 906. However, In other embodiments, the raised portion 901 does not have to extend around the entire perimeter, but only partially around the perimeter. It may be in the enclosure. The area 903 around the fluid opening 905 is, in some embodiments, 45 It may be molded as shown in the exemplary embodiment, including an angled portion that includes a degree angle. However, in other embodiments, the angle may be larger or smaller. In this embodiment, the pump is designed to remove the entire volume of fluid that can be stored in the reservoir. It is not necessary to generate a vacuum sufficient to fold the retaining portion. The raised portion 901 is designed to prevent excess fluid from being trapped. It may act to minimize the effect.

[0185] In exemplary embodiments, there may be three openings, but in other embodiments, there may be more openings. The fluid opening 905, which may include a portion or fewer openings, is located in the region 903 of the raised portion. It can be surrounded. In an exemplary embodiment, the fluid opening 905 may have a narrow center, Therefore, it generates surface tension that can prevent air from being drawn into the opening. (Example) In this embodiment, this region is where the air present in the reservoir flows through the fluid opening 905. Rather than being drawn into the body line, it is pulled upwards above one of the fluid openings 905. It may be designed to encourage filling. In addition, there are two or more fluid openings 905. To obtain, if a bubble is trapped above one opening, the air will be trapped above the other two openings. It is not necessary to prevent flow through the opening.

[0186] See also Figures 51A and 51C, the disposable housing assembly 804 is a fluid path cover 9 It may also include 10. The fluid path cover 910 is a cavity formed above / inside the base portion 900. It can be received in 912. The fluid path cover 910 is, in some embodiments, one or more It may include at least a portion of the upper channel (e.g., channel 914). Fluid path cover - The channel included in 910 is one or more volcano valves included on top of the base part 900. Features (e.g., volcano valve 916) can be fluid-coupled. The volcano valve 916 can be fluid-coupled. It may include a projection having an opening that extends through it. In addition, the fluid path cover 910 and Each of the base sections 900 is connected to an injection set (e.g., including a cannula 922) for fluid transfer. Recesses for connecting (for example, included in the base portion 900 and the fluid path cover 910 respectively) It is possible to define a portion of the recessed areas (918, 920). The cannula 922 is a conventional hand Disposable housing assemblies are assembled by steps (e.g., adhesive, heat fusion, compression fitting, or equivalent). It can be connected to the 804. The volcano valve of the fluid path cover 910 and the base part 900 ( For example, the fluid path defined by the volcano valve 916) is through the injection set For the delivery of fluid that can be injected into the cannula, fluid is placed between the reservoir 908 and the cannula 922. The path can be defined. However, in some embodiments, the fluid path cover 910 is It may include at least a portion of the fluid path, and in some embodiments, a fluid path cover 910 does not necessarily include at least a portion of the fluid path. In exemplary embodiments, the fluid The path cover 910 can be laser-welded to the base portion 900. However, other implementations In this configuration, the fluid path cover 910 is also located between the fluid path cover 910 and the base portion 900. Conventional means (e.g., bonding, heat fusion, ultrasonic welding, It may be connected to the base portion 900 by compression fitting (or equivalent).

[0187] See also Figures 54A-54C, the disposable housing assembly 804 further includes a valve cover. It may include 924. The valve cover 924 is included above / inside the base portion 900. Covering the valve (e.g., volcano valve 916) and the pump recess 926, at least partially They can be positioned accordingly. The valve cover 924 can be used, for example, to control the flow rate of the injectable fluid. The reusable housing assembly 802 includes a storage valve 850, a capacity sensor valve 854, and A flexible material which can be selectively engaged with, for example, a volcano valve by the measuring valve 856. It may contain a substance. In addition, the valve cover 924 is designed to achieve the delivery of an injectable fluid. The valve can be elastically deformed into the pump recess 926 by the plunger pump 852. The membrane cover 924 forms a seal 928 between the valve membrane cover 924 and the base portion 900. Thus, engagement between the base portion 900 and the uppermost portion 904 of the disposable housing assembly 804. This is possible. For example, in an exemplary embodiment, the valve cover 924 is located on the base portion 900. The side may be covered. In other embodiments, the valve cover 924 is designed to form a seal 928. It can be compressed and clamped between the base portion 900 and the uppermost portion 904. In addition / alternatively, The valve insert is attached to the base portion 900 and the base portion by, for example, adhesive, heat fusion, or equivalent. It can be connected to one or more of the upper parts 904.

[0188] See also Figure 53A-C, the uppermost part 904 is a reusable housing assembly 802 and To ensure proper compatibility with the disposable housing assembly 804, the reusable housing assembly The semblage 802 is at least partially received in the openings 836, 838 of the substrate 818. Alignment tabs 930, 932 may be included, which may be configured as follows. In addition, the uppermost part 904 , engaged by the coordinating tabs 942, 944, 946, and 948 of the locking ring assembly 806. It includes one or more radial tabs 934, 936, 938, 940 configured to be so as to Obtain. One or more radial tabs (e.g., radial tab 940) can be reused, for example. When the possible housing assembly 802 and the disposable housing assembly 804 are fully engaged A stopper (for example, a weld) can be provided to prevent further rotation of the locking ring assembly 806. The alignment tab stopper 950 can be used to locate and ultrasonically weld in the recess. It may include a tab that fits into it.

[0189] As discussed above, the valve insert 924 is connected to the reservoir valve 850 and plunger pump 8 52. Delivery and flow of injectable fluid by capacity sensor valve 854 and measurement valve 856. This makes movement possible. Therefore, the uppermost part 904 is the reservoir valve 850, plunger pump For operation by valve 852, capacity sensor valve 854, and measuring valve 856, valve insert 92 One or more openings (for example, opening 952, which may expose at least a portion of 4) This may include 954, 956). In addition, the uppermost part 904 will be discussed in more detail below. The configuration is such that the filling capacity can be controlled during the filling of the storage unit 908. The storage assembly 902 may include one or more openings 958, 960, 962. Rib 964, which can be at least partially received in each of the openings 958, 960, and 962 This may include 966, 968 (for example, as shown in Figure 52A). More details below. As discussed, to reduce the capacity of the storage section 908, at least temporarily, rib 9 A force may be applied to one or more of the following values: 64, 966, or 968.

[0190] In some embodiments, a reusable housing assembly 802 and a disposable housing assembly are used. It may be desirable to provide a seal between the RI804 and the other component. Therefore, disposable housing Assembly 804 may include a sealed assembly 970. The sealed assembly 970 may include, for example When engaged, the reusable housing assembly 802 and the disposable housing assembly 804 Includes an elastomer member that can provide a compressible rubber or plastic layer between and Therefore, accidental engagement and disengagement and penetration by external fluids can be prevented. For example, sealed assembly 9 70 may be a watertight assembly, and therefore you can use it while swimming, bathing, or exercising. This may allow the injection pump assembly 800 to be installed.

[0191] For example, similar to the disposable housing assembly 114, the disposable housing assembly 802 is In some embodiments, the storage section 908 may be configured to be filled multiple times. However, in some embodiments, the disposable housing assembly 114 is reusable when the storage section 908 is reusable It may be configured so that it does not need to be filled. See also Figure 57-64, filling adapter 1 000 is a disposable syringe (not shown) used to refill the reservoir 908. It may be configured to be connected to the housing assembly 804. The filling adapter 1000 is a locking Similar to tabs 942, 944, 946, and 948 of ring assembly 806, disposable casing Configured to engage with the radial tabs 934, 936, 938, and 940 of body assembly 804. It may include locking tabs 1002, 1004, 1006, and 1008. Therefore, The filling adapter 1000 is aligned with the disposable housing assembly 804. The filling adapter 1000 and the disposable housing assembly 804 are rotated relative to each other. Then, locking tabs 1002, 1004, 1006, 1008 are attached to radial tabs 934, 936, By engaging 938, 940 in a releasable manner, the disposable housing assembly 804 and It can be engaged in a releasable manner.

[0192] The filling adapter 1000 further includes, for example, a disposable housing for the needle of a syringe (not shown). Guided by the partition wall of the semblage 804, the storage section 908 of the disposable housing assembly 804 is silicified Guide passage 1012 which may be configured to allow filling by a rangefinder It may include a filling aid 1010. In some embodiments, the guide passage 1012 is To guide the syringe further against the septum, an angled slope or other stepped angle It can be a slope. The filling adapter 1000 is, for example, the distal opening of the guide passage 1012. In this section, a relatively large insertion area is provided to fill the storage section 908. This may facilitate the filling adapter 1000 as a disposable housing. The guide passage 1012 is generally used by the filling adapter 1000 as a disposable housing. When engaged with the munby 804, it aligns properly with the partition wall of the disposable housing assembly 804. It may taper towards a smaller proximal opening. Therefore, the filling adapter 10 00 is used to fill the storage section 908 through the partition of the disposable housing assembly 804. This may reduce the dexterity and aiming required to properly insert the needle.

[0193] As discussed above, the disposable housing assembly 804 is filled into the storage section 908 during filling. It may be configured to facilitate control over the amount of fluid delivered or injected. For example. Then, the membrane assembly 902 of the disposable housing assembly 804 is pressed down, and at least partially It may also include ribs 964, 966, 968 that can be displaced into the storage section 908, This reduces the capacity of the storage section 908. Therefore, the amount of fluid that can be injected into the storage section 908 When delivered, the volume of fluid that can be contained by the storage unit 908 is reduced accordingly. It is possible. Ribs 964, 966, and 968 are the top part 9 of the disposable housing assembly 804. It may be accessible through openings 958, 960, and 962 of 04.

[0194] The filling adapter 1000 has one or more buttons corresponding to ribs 964, 966, and 968. It may include assemblies (for example, button assemblies 1014, 1016, 1018). Furthermore, once the filling adapter 1000 is releasably engaged with the disposable housing assembly 804 Buttons 1014, 1016, and 1018 are aligned with ribs 964, 966, and 968. The button assemblies 1014, 1016, and 1018 can be pressed, for example. It can be a cantilever member. The filling adapter 1000 is a disposable housing assembly 80 When releasably engaged with 4, of the button assemblies 1014, 1016, and 1018 One or more buttons may be pressed, and in response, ribs 964, 966, and 968 will each be pressed. Displacing one of them into the storage section 908 causes an associated reduction in the capacity of the storage section 908. obtain.

[0195] For example, for illustrative purposes, let's assume that the storage section 908 has a maximum capacity of 3.00 mL. Next, the button assembly 1014 changes the rib 964 into the disposable housing assembly 804. It is configured to position the 3.00 mL capacity of the disposable housing assembly 804, with a 0.5 m³ capacity. It is assumed that this will result in L reduction. Furthermore, the button assembly 1016 is a disposable housing assembly. It is configured to displace the rib 966 into the rim 804, and similarly disposable housing assembly Let's assume this results in a 0.5 mL reduction in the 3.00 mL volume of Bri 804. Furthermore, the button Assembly 1018 slots into disposable housing assembly 804 and into assembly 968 It is configured to displace the 3.00 mL capacity of the disposable housing assembly 804. Assuming this results in a 0.5 mL reduction, the user can inject 2.00 mL. We wish to fill the reservoir 908 within the disposable housing assembly 804 with a suitable fluid. In some embodiments, the user first fills the reservoir to a volume of 3.00 mL. Then, press button assemblies 1016 and 1014 (disposable housing assembly (resulting in the displacement of rib 966 into bri 804), within disposable housing assembly 804 The 3.00 mL capacity of the storage section 908 can be effectively reduced to 2.00 mL. In this configuration, the user first presses the respective number of button assemblies to activate the storage unit 9 The volume of 08 can be effectively reduced, and then the storage section 908 can be filled. Exemplary embodiments are shown. In this example, a specific number of button assemblies are shown, but in other embodiments, the button assemblies are shown. The number of "ri"s can vary from a minimum of 1 to as many as desired. In addition, for explanatory purposes In exemplary embodiments, each button assembly may be displaced by 0.5 mL, but in other embodiments... In the application configuration, the displacement capacity per button can vary. In addition, the storage section is Various embodiments include capacities larger or smaller than those described in the exemplary embodiments. It is visible.

[0196] According to the above configuration, in order to control the filling capacity of the storage section 908, at least partially. A button assembly (for example, button assemblies 1014, 1016, 108) is used. It is possible that by not pressing any of the buttons in the button assembly, the storage unit 908 The maximum filling capacity can be achieved. One button assembly (for example, button assembly 10 Pressing 14) may allow the second maximum filling capacity to be achieved. Pressing one button assembly (for example, button assemblies 1014, 1016) This allows for the achievement of a third maximum capacity of 10 points. All three button assemblies (for example, button By pressing assembly 1014, 1016, and 1018, the minimum filling capacity is reached. It can make it possible to accomplish it.

[0197] Furthermore, in the embodiment, at least in part, in order to facilitate the filling of the storage section 908, Button assemblies 1014, 1016, and 1018 may be used. For example, once filled A needle (for example, which can be fluid-connected to a vial of injectable fluid) is inserted into the reservoir 908. Then, at least a portion of the air that may be contained in the storage section is injected into the vial of fluid. Button assemblies 1014, 1016, and 1018 can be pressed to send the contents in. Button assemblies 1014, 1016, and 1018 are used to later inject fluid into vials. It can be released so that it can flow into the storage section 908. When 08 is filled with an injectable fluid, one or more button assemblies (button assemblies One or more of 1014, 1016, and 1018 may be pressed, thereby ( For example, it is used to fill the storage section 908 and return it to the vial of injectable fluid. (Through the needle) push out at least a portion of the injectable fluid from the reservoir 908. As discussed, the volume of the injectable fluid contained in the reservoir 908 is, for example, how many? Depending on whether the button assembly is pressed, it can be controlled (for example, the injection of fluid) (This allows you to control how much of the injectable fluid is pushed back into the vial.)

[0198] Referring particularly to Figures 62-64, the filling aid 1010 is pivotally connected to the filling adapter substrate 1020. They can be movably connected. For example, the filling aid 1010 is connected to the pivot support members 1026, 1028. It may also include pivot members 1022, 1024 that can be configured to be received inside, Therefore, the filling assist is in the open position (for example, as shown in Figure 57-61) and the closed position ( For example, it allows pivoting between the following positions (as shown in Figures 63-64). Closed position For example, packaging of the filling adapter 1000, storage of the filling adapter 1000, or equivalent. It may be suitable for this purpose. The filling aid 1010 is properly distributed to fill the storage section 908. To ensure that it is directed correctly, the filling adapter 1000 includes a support member 1030. It is visible. In order to properly orient the filling aid 1010, the user fills it to the fully open position. The auxiliary 1010 may be pivoted, and the filling auxiliary 1010 may come into contact with the support member 1030.

[0199] According to an alternative embodiment, also referring to Figure 65, the filling adapter 1050 has multiple locking mechanisms. Disposable housing assembly 804 via tabs (e.g., locking tabs 1052, 1054) It may be configured to engage in a way that allows it to be released. In addition, the filling adapter 1050 is disposable. Interacting with the ribs 964, 966, and 968 of the housing assembly 804, the filling of the storage section 908 Multiple button assemblies (e.g., button assembly 1056, 1) whose filling capacity can be adjusted. The filling adapter 1050 may also include, for example, an injectable flow. To access the reservoir 908 for the purpose of filling the reservoir 908 with the body, the needle of the syringe is It has a guide passage 1064 configured to align with the partition wall of the disposable housing 804. , may include a filling aid 1062. The filling aid 1062 is for bonding, heat fusion, compression fitting, or An equivalent component may be connected to the substrate 1066, for example, as an integral part thereof.

[0200] See also Figures 66-74. The vial filling adapter 1100 is used directly from the vial. It may be configured to facilitate the filling of the storage section 908 of the disposable housing assembly 804. Similar to the filling adapter 1000, the vial filling adapter 1100 has a locking ring. Similar to tabs 942, 944, 946, and 948 of the Numbri 806, disposable enclosure assembly A locking tab which can be configured to engage with the radial tabs 934, 936, 938, 940 of the ri. It may include B1102, 1104, 1106, and 1108. Therefore, vial filling adapter The Puta 1100 aligns the vial filling adapter 1100 with the disposable housing assembly 804. The filling adapter 1100 and the disposable housing assembly 804 are rotated relative to each other. Then, locking tabs 1102, 1104, 1106, 1108 are attached to radial tabs 934, 936, By engaging 938, 940 in a releasable manner, the disposable housing assembly 804 and It can be engaged in a releasable manner.

[0201] As discussed above, the disposable housing assembly 804 is filled into the storage section 908 during filling. It may be configured to facilitate control over the amount of fluid delivered or injected. For example. Then, the membrane assembly 902 of the disposable housing assembly 804 is pressed down, and at least partially It may also include ribs 964, 966, 968 that can be displaced into the storage section 908, This reduces the capacity of the storage section 908. Therefore, the amount of fluid that can be injected into the storage section 908 When delivered, the volume of fluid that can be contained by the storage unit 908 is reduced accordingly. It is possible. Ribs 964, 966, and 968 are the top part 9 of the disposable housing assembly 804. It may be accessible through openings 958, 960, and 962 of 04.

[0202] The vial filling adapter 1100 has ribs 964, 966, and 968 (shown in Figure 52A). One or more button assemblies corresponding to (for example, button assembly 1110) This may include 1112, 1114). In other words, the vial filling adapter 1100 is disposable. When releasably engaged with the housing assembly 804, buttons 1110, 1112, and 1114 However, ribs 964, 966, and 968 can be aligned. Button assemblies 1110, 11 12 and 1114 could be, for example, a cantilever member that can be pressed. When the aluminum-filled adapter 1100 is releasably engaged with the disposable housing assembly 804, One or more of the button assemblies 1110, 1112, and 1114 may be pressed. In response, one of each of the ribs 964, 966, and 998 is displaced into the storage section 908. This allows for a reduction in the capacity of the storage section 908.

[0203] For example, for illustrative purposes, let's assume that the storage section 908 has a maximum capacity of 3.00 mL. The button assembly 1110 then changes the rib 964 into the disposable housing assembly 804. It is configured to position the 3.00 mL capacity of the disposable housing assembly 804, with a 0.5 m³ capacity. It is assumed that this will result in L reduction. Furthermore, the button assembly 1112 is a disposable housing assembly. It is configured to displace the rib 966 into the rim 804, and similarly disposable housing assembly Let's assume this results in a 0.5 mL reduction in the 3.00 mL volume of Bri 804. Furthermore, the button Assembly 1114 displaces rib 968 into disposable housing assembly 804. It is configured in such a way as a disposable housing assembly 804 with a 3.00 mL capacity and a 0.5 mL lower volume. It is assumed that this will result in a reduction. Therefore, the user will use 2.00 mL of injectable fluid. If you wish to fill the storage section 908 in the disposable housing assembly 804, press the button. Press semblage 1112 and 1114 (into disposable housing assembly 804) (resulting in displacements 966 and 968), storage section 9 in disposable housing assembly 804 The 3.00 mL volume of 08 can be effectively reduced to 2.0 mL.

[0204] The vial filling adapter 1100 further allows vials of injectable fluid through a partition wall. It can be configured to be fluid-coupled to the reservoir 908 of a disposable housing assembly 804, It may include an aluminum filling auxiliary assembly 1116. Referring particularly to Figure 71, The auxiliary assembly may include a double-ended needle assembly 1118. The double-ended needle assembly 1118 is A first needle tip 1120 configured to penetrate the partition of a vial (not shown), and a disposable needle. It includes a second needle end 1122 configured to penetrate the bulkhead of the housing assembly 804. As such, the vial and the reservoir 908 may be fluid-connected. Allows the injectable fluid to be transferred from the vial to the storage section 908. The rim 1118 may include a vial engagement portion 1124 adjacent to the first end 1120. The vial engaging arms 1124, 1126 engage with the vial cap in a releasable manner, for example. This helps maintain fluid connection between the end-ended needle assembly 1118 and the vial. It can be configured as follows. In addition, the double-ended needle assembly 1118 is a vial filling assist body 1132 It may include a body 1128 that can be slidably received within the opening 1130. The filling assist body 1132 safely fills the vial during the filling of the disposable housing assembly 804, for example. It may include ballast arms 1134, 1136 that can be configured to stabilize. So, the vial is such that, for example, the first end 1120 can penetrate the partition wall of the vial, both ends The needle assembly 1118 may engage with the vial cap, and the engagement arm 1124 , can be engaged by 1126. The body 1128 is the second end of the needle assembly 1118 at both ends The opening 1130 allows 1122 to penetrate the bulkhead of the disposable body assembly 804. It can be inserted in a slidable manner.

[0205] Similar to the filling adapter 1000, the vial filling support assembly 1116 is used for vial filling It may be configured to be pivotably connected to the filling adapter substrate 1138. For example, vial The filling aid 1116 is located in the pivot support members 1144, 1146 (for example, as shown in Figure 71). It may also include pivot members 1140, 1142 that can be configured to be received by, Therefore, the vial filling assist 1116 opens to the open position (for example, as shown in Figure 66-70). ) and the closed position (for example, as shown in Figure 72-74) are made to pivot. The closing position is, for example, the packaging of the vial filling adapter 1100, vial filling adapter It may be suitable for storing the Ta 1100 or equivalent. The vial filling aid 1116 is To ensure that the vias are properly oriented to fill the storage section 908, The vial filling adapter 1100 may include a support member 1148. The vial filling assist 1116 To properly orient the vial, the user pivots the vial filling assist 1116 to the fully open position. The vial filling assist 1116 may also come into contact with the support member 1148. The vial filling adapter substrate 1138 may engage with the vial filling assist 1116, and One or more locking features (e.g., locking) that can maintain the vial filling assist 1116 in a closed position. Tabs 1150, 1152) may be included. Vial filling adapter substrate 1138 may also include, for example This prevents the suitable separation of the double-ended needle assembly 1118 from the vial filling assist body 1132. By doing so, it may be configured to assist in holding the double-ended needle assembly 1118. It may include features (for example, tabs 1154, 1156).

[0206] As shown in Figures 72-74, the filling support assembly 1116 is in the closed position. In this configuration, the support member 1148 can also function as a needle guard. Disposable housing A When removing the filling support assembly 1116 from the gentian 804, the support member 1148 The user firmly grasps the end and rotates the filling assist assembly 1116 to remove it. It can function to enable this safely. As shown in Figure 70, in the open position, the support Material 1148 can function as a stopper to maintain proper orientation.

[0207] Referring again to Figure 57-73, an exemplary embodiment of the filling adapter has a gripping feature (for example) For example, including 1166 in Figure 72. The gripping feature 1166 is a disposable housing assembly 804. A gripping interface may be provided for removing the filling adapter. One of these figures As shown in the configuration, other embodiments may have various configurations. In this state, the grasping feature does not necessarily have to be included.

[0208] According to one embodiment, the filling adapter substrate 1020 and the vial filling adapter substrate 11 38 may be a replaceable component. Therefore, a single substrate (e.g., a filled adapter) Either the substrate 1020 or the vial filling adapter substrate 1138 provides filling assistance. It can be used with either 1010 or vial filling aid 1116. However Therefore, the number of individual components required for both filling adapters may be reduced, and the user It may have the ability to select a filling adapter that is most suitable for a given filling scenario. .

[0209] Various embodiments of the filling adapter are systems for filling the reservoir without handling a needle. To provide a solution, through unintentional contact with the needle, i.e., through unintentional puncture. To protect the reservoir from destruction of its integrity, and to be designed to allow the use of both hands. It may provide many safety benefits, including, but not limited to, several implementations. In this configuration, a system for maintaining air within the storage area can be provided.

[0210] According to other embodiments, the filling adapter enters the storage unit or disposable housing assembly. It can be configured to measure the fluid being dispensed. In addition / alternatively, the filling adapter is The fluid is actively dispensed (e.g., sent out) into the reservoir of the disposable housing assembly. It can be configured as follows. For example, see also Figures 174-194, the filling adapter 2700 is Storage section of disposable housing assembly (for example, storage section 90 of disposable housing assembly 804) 8) A measuring system for controlling the amount of fluid dispensed into the reservoir 908 It may include a dispensing mechanism for actively dispensing. Generally, the filling adapter 2700 is a storage adapter. A rotary dial (e.g., rotary dial) that can adjust the volume of fluid dispensed into section 908. It may include (L 2702). For example, the swivel dial 2702 may include the push plate 2704 (Figure 181). The push plate 2704 can activate one or more button features (for example, Figures 187, 18 It may include button features 2706, 2708, and 2710 shown in 8. Button feature 270 6, 2708, 2710 are ribs 964, 966, 968 associated with the storage section 908. Displace one or more of them, thereby reducing the available filling capacity of the storage section 908. To obtain. The extent to which ribs 964, 966, and 968 can be displaced is (as previously discussed). (The available filling capacity of the storage section 908, and therefore, the amount that can be dispensed into the storage section 908) The volume of the fluid can also be determined.

[0211] The swivel dial 2702 and the push plate 2704 are such that the swivel dial 2702 is pushed by the push plate 270 Coordinated features that can make it possible to adjust the displacement of ribs 964, 966, and 968 by 4 It may include. In one embodiment, the swivel dial 2702 and the push plate 2704 are coordinated slope features Features may include, for example, the screw threads 2712 of the press plate 2704 shown in Figure 187. Swivel die YAR 2702 is configured such that the swivel dial 2702 is rotated in a first direction (for example, clockwise) When this happens, the push plate 2704 displaces the ribs 964, 966, and 968, causing the storage section 908 to So that it can be moved linearly in a first direction to reduce the available filling capacity, It may include a coordinating screw thread. Conversely, the swivel dial 2707 can be turned in a second direction (for example, counterclockwise). When rotated in the second direction, the push plate 2704 is moved linearly in the second direction, and the rib 964, 966, and 968 make it possible to increase the available filling capacity of the storage section 908. It can be made to include, in addition to coordinated slope features, cam features, rack and pinion features, etc. Various additional / alternative features, not limited to these, may be utilized. Furthermore, filling adapter The Ta2700 has a swivel dial 2702, which allows for more filling capacity from a smaller amount of available capacity. Depending on the available filling capacity (for example, the swivel dial 2702 as described above) As the embodiment is rotated counterclockwise, the push plate 2704 moves toward the storage section 908. One or more feedbacks that can be used to ensure that the available filling capacity is increased. Features (springs or other biasing members, not shown) may be included.

[0212] In addition, although not shown, the swivel dial 2702 is calibrated, and the swivel dial 270 2 and / or housing 2714 store at a given rotational position of the swivel dial 2702 The available filling capacity of section 908 may include an indicator, for example, a swivel dial 27. 02 may include a pointer, and the housing 2714 has the available filling capacity of the storage section 908. It may include numerical indicators that show this. Therefore, the available filling capacity of the storage section 908 is the rotational diameter. Numerically, indicated by the coordination of the pointer of L2702 and the numerical indicator of the housing 2714. could be.

[0213] As described above, the filling adapter 2700 actively dispenses fluid into the storage section 908. It can be configured as follows. In one embodiment, the filling adapter 2700 is a vial (for example, as shown in Figure A pump machine configured to deliver air into vial 2716 shown in 181. It may include a structure. For example, supplying air into vial 2716 is a structure. 6 can be pressurized to a pressure exceeding the pressure in the storage section 908. Therefore, vial 2716 is stored When fluidically connected to part 908, the greater pressure inside vial 2716 is transmitted to vial 2 The fluid trapped in 716 can be pushed into the reservoir 908. This is consistent with the explanation above. The volume of fluid transferred from vial 2716 to storage section 908 is (for example, boiler The interaction between features 2706, 2708, 2710 and finger parts 964, 966, 968 Controlled (at least partially) by the swivel dial 2702 and push plate 2704 It is possible.

[0214] The filling adapter may include a pump mechanism. According to one embodiment, the filling adapter 2700 It is biased toward a first capacity and can be compressed down to a second capacity which is less than the first capacity. Possible, may include a flexible convex member, pump valve (pump bulb) 2718 This may include, for example, the pump valve 2718 is such that the pump valve 2718 can reach the user's thumb. It can be compressed from a first capacity to a second capacity when pressed by a finger. However, the discharge capacity (for example, the difference between the first capacity and the second capacity of the pump valve 2718) This can be controlled, at least partially, by the swivel dial 2702. For example, the discharge volume The amount is adjusted using the swivel dial 2702 to match the available filling capacity of the storage unit 908. It can be controlled in this way (for example, the discharge capacity is approximately equivalent to the available filling capacity of the storage unit 908). (This could be the capacity to deliver air, which can result in the transfer of a fluid volume.)

[0215] Furthermore, although not shown, the pump valve 2718 is a second When expanding from the initial capacity to the first capacity, air enters the pump valve 2718 through the inlet. This makes it possible for the pump valve 2718 to compress from the first capacity to the second capacity. At times, the inlet may include an associated one-way valve that can prevent air from exiting the inlet. In addition, although not shown, pump valve 2718 is When compressed from the first volume to the second volume, air is released through the outlet of the pump valve 271 It is possible to exit from 8, and the pump valve 2718 from the second capacity to the first capacity When expanding, it is possible to prevent air from entering the pump valve 2718 through the outlet. It may include an outlet having an associated one-way valve, such as a ball valve, flap valve, diaphragm valve, and Various valve mechanisms, including but not limited to equivalents, include one-way inlet valves and one-way outlet valves. It can be used in oral speech.

[0216] In various additional / alternative embodiments, the pump mechanism is a piston pump, diaphragm This may include, but is not limited to, a pump or equivalent. Furthermore, the pump valve 27 18 is described as being compressed by the user's thumb or finger, but pump Various additional / alternative embodiments of the mechanism include a swivel crank, a lever, and a pair of compression handles. It can be operated by a foot pump and / or various other means of operation.

[0217] The outlet of the pump valve 2718 can be fluidly connected to the pressure needle 2720 (Figure 181). The pressure needle 2720 may be configured to penetrate the partition wall of the vial 2716. Thus, pressure The force needle 2720 penetrates the partition wall of vial 2716, and the pump valve 2718 (for example, (By compressing the pump valve 2718 from the first capacity to the second capacity) Then, air can be transferred from the pump valve 2718 into the vial 2716. The transfer of air from vial 2718 into vial 2716 increases the internal pressure inside vial 2716. It can be added. The one-way valve associated with the outlet of the pump valve 2718 is pressure needle 2720 This prevents backflow of fluid from vial 2716 into pump valve 2718. In addition, as schematically shown in Figure 194, the hydrophobic filter 2722 has a pressure needle 272 It can be associated with 0. The hydrophobic filter 2722 is made of POREX® material, GO This includes all kinds of gas-permeable hydrophobic materials, such as RE (registered trademark) materials or equivalents. (POREX is a licensed company of POREX Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.) GORE is a trademark, and WL Gore & Associates is a trademark of the United States and / or other countries. (A trademark of Ciates, Inc.) The hydrophobic filter 2722 is suitable for gaseous fluids (air). It can allow the transmission of air, etc., but it is not effective in passing liquids (insulin or various other infusion solutions). It can prevent / resistance. In addition, the hydrophobic filter 2722 restricts the flow velocity of gaseous fluids. It may have, and therefore, air is sent from the pump valve 2718 into the vial 2716. The speed at which it can be achieved can be controlled.

[0218] The filling adapter 2700 further includes a transfer needle (for example, the transfer needle 2724 shown in Figure 181). ) may include. The transfer needle 2724 is used to transfer the fluid from vial 2716 to a disposable housing assembly. This may allow transfer to storage section 908 of 804. See also Figure 183, filling A In the "filling configuration" of the adapter 2700, the transfer needle 2724 is located in the recess 2 of the filling adapter 2700. It may extend into 726. The recess 2726 of the filling adapter 2700 is a disposable housing assembly. It can be configured to at least partially accept Bri 804. Furthermore, the filling adapter 2 700 is the transfer needle 2724 that penetrates the partition of the disposable housing assembly 804 into the vial To transfer fluid from 2716 into the reservoir 908 of the disposable housing assembly 804 The filling adapter 2700 can be matched (for example, disposable housing assembly 8 Openings 2728, 2730 are configured to cooperate with the alignment tabs 930, 932 of 04. It may be configured to integrate a disposable housing assembly 804 (via this).

[0219] As shown in the schematic diagram of Figure 194, the pressure needle 2720 is further than the transfer needle 2724. It can be configured to extend into vial 2716. The aforementioned configuration is pump valve 27 The air introduced into vial 2716 by 18 is transported via the transfer needle 2724. The possibility of obtaining this can be reduced. In other words, during operation, the pressure needle 2720 is compared to the transport needle 2724. Therefore, it can be in a higher relative position within vial 2716. Consequently, the transfer needle 2724 is in a pressure Compared to the force needle, it may be in a lower relative position within vial 2716, therefore vial 2 Bubbles rising in 716 (which may contain the liquid transferred to the storage section 908) are transferred by the transfer needle 272 It will not pass by point 4 and will not be drawn into the transport needle.

[0220] The pressure needle 2720 and the transfer needle 2724 are connected by the vial adapter 2732 (Figure 193) It can be held in this way. In addition, vial adapter 2732 holds vial 2716 in less It also partially accepts and aligns the pressure needle 2720 and the transfer needle 2724 with the partition of the vial 2716. It may include a vial container 2734 that can be configured to fit together. Inserting vial 2716 into 734 requires further alignment by the user. The pressure needle 2720 and the transfer needle 2724 can be aligned with the partition wall of the vial 2716. Furthermore, the vial adapter 2732 is transferred as described above by the pressure needle 2720 To allow the needle 2724 to extend further into vial 2716, with the desired relative alignment The pressure needle 2720 and the transfer needle 2724 can be held.

[0221] See also Figures 199A-199H, vial adapter 2732 is filled adapter 27 The main plate 2738 of 00 may be configured to be received in the container 2736 (see also Figure 181). The vial adapter 2732 includes the needle carriage 2732a and one or more tabs (e.g.). For example, tabs 2732b, 2732c) may be included. In some embodiments, vial 2 716 is removed from vial adapter 2732 by pulling up vial 2716. It may be removed. Pulling up vial 2716 also involves tabs 2732b and 2732c. Therefore, the needle carriage 2732a can be moved upward until it is engaged. Finger portion 2733 a, 2733b can be pressed by the user. In some embodiments, the finger portion 273 Pressing 3a and 2733b further pushes vial 2716 upwards, and needle 272 0, 2724 can disconnect vial 2716. Therefore, vial adapter 2732 The safety of removing vial 2716 can be improved. In some embodiments, The Al adapter 2732 also includes a seal 2735a and a hydrophobic filter 2735b. It may include. However, in other embodiments, the vial adapter 2732 has a check valve. It may include.

[0222] See also Figure 184, in this embodiment, the pressure needle 2720 is connected to the vial adapter 2732 It can be terminated internally and fluidly connected to the opening 2740 of the vial adapter 2732. When the adapter 2732 is combined with the main plate 2738, the opening 2740 is the pump The air expelled from valve 2718 is received through opening 2740, and pressure needle 2 The outlet of the pump valve 2718 and It can be connected fluidly.

[0223] During operation, to fill the disposable housing assembly 804, the user uses a vial adapter. Connect the TA2732 to the main board 2738. Next, the vial 2716 is connected to the vial adapter. It is connected to 2732. When performing these steps (see also Figures 199A-199H), The transfer needle 2724 penetrates the partition wall of the disposable housing assembly 804 (see Figure 199D), Furthermore, it also penetrates the partition wall of vial 2716 (see also Figure 199E). Therefore, various practical applications In this configuration, the transfer needle 2724 penetrates the partition wall of the disposable housing assembly 804 until it is fully moved. The needle 2724 does not penetrate the partition of vial 2716. This is because vial 2716 is pressurized. If this occurs, the transfer needle 2724 will penetrate the partition wall of the disposable housing assembly 804. Ensure that the contents of vial 2716 do not start to leak, thereby preventing waste. Limit the amount of contents.

[0224] Therefore, in order to fill the disposable housing assembly 804, the user of the main board 2738 The disposable housing assembly 804 can be connected in the recess 2726 (for example, the disposable housing assembly The matching tabs 930 and 932 of Swertia japonica 804 are configured to be at least partially receptive. Disposable housing acetate is inserted into the filling adapter 2700 through openings 2728 and 2730. (Including aligning the 804). The disposable housing assembly 804 is at least The disposable housing assembly 804 is pivotable to hold it partially within the recess 2726. Using the bottom door 2742 which closes and at least partially covers the recess 2726, fill the dam It can be held against the adapter 2700. Then the user primarily uses the vial adapter 2732. It can be connected to plate 2738, and then the vial 2716 can be connected to vial adapter 2732. Connecting the vial adapter 2732 to the main plate 2738 is done using the transfer needle 2724. It can be passed through the partition wall of the sacrificial housing assembly 804. In addition, vial adapter 2732 Connecting to the main plate 2738 means connecting the opening 2740 to the outlet of the pump valve 2718. The user then rotates the dial 2702 to fill the storage unit 908 with the desired amount of available liquid. The capacity can be adjusted (for example, this may cause movement of the push plate 2704). The user can, for example, compress and release the pump valve 2718. The pump valve 2718 can be activated. The user can stop any further bubbles from rising in vial 2716. The pump valve continues until no further rise is observed (for example, rising from pressure needle 2720). The valve 2718 can continue to operate. In addition / alternatively, the pump valve 2718 can be used in the pump. A single full operation of valve 2718 may be sufficient to achieve complete transfer (for example, During a single operation of pump valve 2718, the transfer from pump valve 2718 to vial 2716 occurs. The volume of air being supplied may be sufficient to transfer the maximum filling capacity of the storage unit 908. ) can be configured as follows. According to one embodiment, the filling adapter 2700 has a storage section 908 To overfill (for example, as determined by the setting of the swivel dial 2702) , at least partially exceeding the available filling capacity of the storage section 908, vial 2716 or It may be configured to transfer the volume of fluids. Overfilling the storage section 908 is A fluid passage associated with a disposable housing assembly 804 is primed by a fluid. This allows for the fluid lines of the disposable housing assembly 804 to be called later. This eliminates the need to add water.

[0225] Referring still to Figures 199A to 199H, in some embodiments, the filling adapter The TA2700 includes vial finger portions 2744a and 2744b, as shown in Figures 199A to 199H. As the vial 2716 is introduced into the vial adapter 2732, Vial 2716 overcomes the spring force of vial finger sections 2744a and 2744b. However, However, when vial 2716 reaches its end on needle carriage 2732a, vial finger 2744a and 2744b act to return force and maintain the position of vial 2716. ru.

[0226] Referring here to Figures 200-202B, another embodiment of the filling adapter 2750 is shown. In various embodiments of this embodiment of the filling adapter, the vial adapter 276 2 is a needle carriage including vial needles 2756a and 2756b and a transfer needle 2756c. Includes 2754. In some embodiments, needles 2756a, 2756b, 2756c are It is 24 gauge stainless steel. However, in other embodiments, the gauge of the needle is different. In various embodiments, the needle gauge represents a balance between flexibility and efficiency.

[0227] The needle carriage 2754 is slidably engaged inside the vial adapter housing 2752. The vial adapter 2762 includes a check valve 2758 and a filter 2766. In some embodiments, the filter 2766 is a 0.2 micron filter, or dust and This prevents other unwanted particulate matter from entering the air lines and vials (not shown). It could be any other filter. In an exemplary embodiment, filter 2766 is POREX (Registered Trademark) materials, GORE (Registered Trademark) materials, or any other gas permeable materials. It is a hydrophobic filter that may contain transient hydrophobic materials (POREX is a US and / or GORE is a trademark of Porex Corporation in other countries, and GORE is a trademark of the United States and / or other countries. or trademark of WL Gore & Associates, Inc. in other countries. ). In some embodiments, the check valve 2758 is a duckbill valve. Duckbill valve It functions as a check valve and seal. However, in other embodiments, the reverse The stop valve may be any type of check valve. In other embodiments, there is no check valve. Only hydrophobic filters are used. In some embodiments, the hydrophobic filter is as described above. As described, separate seals may also be used in these embodiments.

[0228] The vial adapter 2762 further includes a vial adapter housing 2752. The housing is Includes needle carriage 2754 and removable to filling adapter base 2768 via container 2770. It is adapted to be mounted in a manner that allows for installation. The filling adapter base 2768 includes the container 2770. , including the main plate 2760. The container 2770 includes at least one key, in an exemplary embodiment. The container 2770 includes two keys 2764b. Key 2764b in the exemplary embodiment These are different sizes, but in other embodiments they may be the same size. Key 2764b The different sizes allow the vial adapter 2762 to be positioned in its intended orientation. The key 2764b is located inside the vial adapter housing 2752, and the locking feature 27 It fits into 64a. Once the key 2764b and the locking feature 2764a are fitted together Then, the clockwise rotation of the vial adapter 2762 moves the vial adapter 2762 into the container It locks into 2770. However, in various other embodiments, the vial adapter housing 2 The locking feature 2764a located inside 752 rotates counterclockwise around the vial adapter 2762. The rotation can be designed to lock the vial adapter 2762 into the container 2770.

[0229] Securing the vial adapter 2762 to the container 2770 ensures correct orientation during filling. This includes holding the needle and preventing it from bending or twisting during filling. However, there are many reasons for which it is desirable, not limited to those. The locking described above The system also ensures the correct orientation of the vial adapter relative to the filling adapter base 2768. I will make it a reality.

[0230] Referring to Figures 203A to 203J, the disposable housing assembly 804 is used during operation. To fill, the user connects the vial adapter 2762 to the container 2770. Then, the vial adapter 2762 is rotated clockwise, and the vial adapter 2762 The vial is then attached to container 2770 (see Figure 203C). Next, vial 2716 is attached to the vial It is connected to adapter 2762. When performing these steps, the transport needle 2756c is used It penetrates the partition wall of the disposable housing assembly 804 (see Figure 203E), and also through vial 271 It also penetrates the partition wall 6 (see Figure 203F). Therefore, in various embodiments, the transfer needle 27 The transfer needle 2756c moves until 56c also penetrates the bulkhead of the disposable housing assembly 804. It does not penetrate the bulkhead of vial 2716. This is because when vial 2716 is pressurized, transfer Until the needle 2756c penetrates the partition of the disposable housing assembly 804, vial 2716 This ensures that the contents do not start to flow out, thereby limiting the amount of waste from the vial. do.

[0231] Therefore, in order to fill the disposable housing assembly 804, in this embodiment, The -za is a disposable housing assembly, as described above with respect to the filling adapter 2700. Connect the 'nbri 804' to the filling adapter base 2768. Then the user connects the vial adapter Connect the adapter 2762 to the container 2770, rotate the vial adapter 2762, and the vial Attach the adapter 2762 to the container, then attach the vial 2716 to the vial adapter 2762 It can be connected to the disposable housing assembly 80. The user then adjusts the swivel dial and the disposable housing assembly 80. To fill 4, follow the same process as described above with respect to the filling adapter 2700. Yes, it is possible.

[0232] See also Figures 203D-203F, vial 2716 to vial adapter 2762 Upon installation, vial finger sections 2772a and 2772b, including the bent portion, are connected to vial 2716. It grasps and supports the narrow part. However, as shown in Figure 203F, several In that embodiment, the uppermost part of vial 2716 (i.e., the region including the partition wall) and the vial A distance remains between the bent portions of finger sections 2772a and 2772b, as shown in Figure 203G. To remove the vial, the user applies an upward force to vial 2716. The upward force initially causes needles 2756a and 2756b to penetrate the contents of vial 2716. They soon stopped making contact, and instead, needles 2756a and 2756b were inside the septum of vial 2716. Pull vial 2716 upwards, as shown on the side. This is because vial 2716 is added If pressed, while vial 2716 is being removed from vial adapter 2756 Ensure that the contents of IAL 2716 do not continue to flow, thereby preventing waste within the vial. Limit the amount of contents in the container.

[0233] Referring to Figure 203E, the vial adapter 2762 also includes disk 2774. (See also Figure 200). Disk 2774 has a needle carriage 2754 that can adapt to vials. Until you reach the bottom of the vial adapter 2762, the bottom of the vial adapter 2762 (vial adapter It remains (which may also be called the end of the container 2762). Referring to Figure 203E, the needle cap When the ridge 2754 reaches the bottom of the vial adapter 2762, the needle carriage 2754 It is connected to disk 2774. Disk 2774 is as can be seen in Figure 203H. The needle carriage 2754 is facing upwards, or the top or bottom of the vial adapter 2762. As it moves toward the end of the yal, disk 2774 is accompanied by needle carriage 2754. Thus, it includes features that allow it to mate with the needle carriage 2754.

[0234] Referring to Figures 204A to 204C, we see the movement of the needle carriage 2754, and the A sequence showing the relationship between the needle carriage 2754 and the screw 2774 was shown without the vial. As shown in Figure 204C, once the needle carriage 2754 moves to the disk When disk 2774 reaches the top of vial adapter 2762, disk 2774 The vial adapter 2762 is locked in place by the wall features.

[0235] Referring to Figures 203I-203K, vial 2716 is connected to vial adapter 27 After being lifted outwards from 62, vial adapter 2762 is rotated counterclockwise. (Figure 203J), the vial adapter 2762 is released from container 2770, and then the via The Al adapter 2762 can be lifted and removed from the filling adapter base 2768 (Figure 20). 3K). In addition, as shown in Figure 203K, needles 2756a, 2756b, 2756c These are contained within vial adapter 2762, and therefore needles 2756a, 2756b, 2 Protects users and others from interaction with 756c.

[0236] See also Figures 195A-198, the filling adapter (for example, filling adapter 2800) Another embodiment is shown. The filling adapter 2800 is a disposable housing assembly 804 A push plate (e.g., push plate 2804) is used to set the available filling capacity of the storage section 908. Includes a swivel dial (e.g., swivel dial 2802) that can operate the filling adapter It may be almost identical to the 2700 (Figures 197-198). The filling adapter 2800 is also A via is used to transfer fluid from the ial to the reservoir 908 of the disposable housing assembly 804. Vial adapter 2 is configured to be releasably connected to filling adapter 2800. It may include 806. Each filling adapter 2806 introduces air into the vial and fluid. This enables the transfer from the vial to the storage section 908 of the disposable housing assembly 804. It may include a pressure needle and / or a transfer needle configured to do so. Disposable housing assembly Includes a recess 2808 and a pivot door 2810 for holding the ri into the filling adapter 2800. In one embodiment, a filling adapter 2800 is shown, but in another embodiment, the filling adapter is, for example, Tabs 934, 936, 938, 940 of the disposable housing assembly 804 are releasably connected. It is possible to utilize locking features that can be combined.

[0237] Embodiments including a vial adapter that can be detachably connected to a filling adapter base In some embodiments, the vial adapter is single-use, i.e., disposable. The filling adapter base is a part that can be used multiple times, i.e., a reusable part. In some embodiments, when removing a vial from the vial adapter, the needle carriage , it is locked at the end position. This may be desirable to prevent reuse, and the transfer needle Because the vial and used may become contaminated while stored between uses, reuse is prohibited. Disposable enclosure assemblies may become contaminated.

[0238] The filling adapter 2800 may be located inside the swivel dial 2802, and the operating button 28 It may include 12. The activation button 2812 is, for example, in the manner described above, air This allows the fluid to be delivered into the vial, thereby achieving fluid transfer from the vial to the storage section 908. It can be configured as a plunger pump. Various additional / alternative pumping mechanisms are described above. As will be revealed, it can be used similarly. In addition, the activation button 2812 is moved to the storage unit 908. A biasing member (e.g., spring 2814) can be operated to limit the amount of force being applied. The spring 2814 is connected to the activation button 2812, and the pump can actually send air into the vial. It can be positioned between the spring mechanism. Therefore, the force that can be transferred to the storage section 908 is the spring 2814 It may be limited by the spring force.

[0239] Referring now to Figures 206A and 207A, one embodiment of the filling adapter 3000 is As shown above, the filling adapter 3000 is a disposable housing assembly as shown and described above. This includes Bri 804, or the disposable housing assembly 3002 shown in Figure 206B, but It may be configured to be connected to embodiments of disposable housing assemblies, which are not limited to these. The embodiment of the disposable housing assembly 3002 shown in Figure 206B is a disposable housing It is similar to assembly 804. However, for illustrative purposes, disposable housing assembly 3 002 refers to the filling assist adapter 3000, but in various other embodiments, The filling assist adapter 3000 can be connected to any embodiment of the disposable housing assembly. When the filling adapter 3000 is connected to the disposable housing assembly 3002, the storage section 908 It can be filled using a syringe (not shown). Any syringe known in the art While it may be used, in exemplary embodiments, Becton Dickinson & Co. ., Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, Made in USA Ecton Dickinson 26G1 / 2 PRECISIONGLIDE stylus and Also, TERUMO Europe, Belgium needleless 3cc / mL TE Filling aid 3004, including but not limited to RUMO SYRINGE Syringes having the size and shape to accommodate can be used, but in various embodiments, Syringes, syringes and / or syringes and filling needles, and / or other manufacturing Filling needles made by and / or in larger or smaller sizes It is possible. The filling adapter 1000 has tabs 942, 944 of the locking ring assembly 806. Similar to 946 and 948, the radial tab 3014 of the disposable housing assembly 3002, Locking, which can be configured to engage with 3016, 3018 (and other tabs, not shown). Tabs 3006, 3008, 3010, and 3012 may be included. Therefore, filling adapter 3 000 aligns the filling adapter 3000 with the disposable housing assembly 3002, and the filling Rotate the adapter 3000 and the disposable housing assembly 3002 relative to each other to lock them in place. Tabs 3006, 3008, 3010, 3012 are radial tabs 3014, 3016, 30 By releasably engaging with 18 (and another tab, not shown), a disposable housing It can be releasably engaged with assembly 3002.

[0240] An embodiment of the disposable housing assembly 3002 shown in Figure 206B is shown in the figure. Includes a concealed additional radial tab. In various embodiments, the locking tab and radial The number of directional tabs may vary; for example, in various embodiments, there may be locking tabs or radial tabs. The number of tabs may be greater than or less than the number shown in the exemplary embodiment. .

[0241] See also Figures 208-208B, the filling adapter 3000 is placed in the disposable housing assembly 3. The process for engaging with 002 is shown. Figure 208A is a disposable housing assembly. The filling adapter 3000 is shown attached to 3002 and in the unlocked position. In some of the various embodiments of the disposable housing assembly revealed, for example, For example, the direction of rotation 3024 to either "locked" 3020 or "released" 3022. As shown, for example, the locking mechanism for the disposable housing assembly 3002 As shown in the example of the disposable housing assembly 806, an implementation of the disposable housing assembly 3002 As shown in the description, the instructions for "lock" 3020 and "release" 3022 apply to the disposable housing. It may be included on top of the assembly. In various embodiments, see instructions 3020, 3022, 3024 These may differ. Referring here to Figure 208B, the filling adapter 3000 is an exemplary embodiment. In form, the rotation 3024 shown on the disposable housing assembly 3002 is clockwise. Rotate the disposable housing assembly 3002 in the direction shown in Figure 208A. The filling adapter 3000 is made to interact with the disposable housing assembly 3002. It is in the locked position. In an exemplary embodiment, the locked position (see Figure 208B) is the filling adapter 30 A filling adapter such that 00 does not easily rotate relative to the disposable housing assembly 3002. 3000 is the position where it connects and / or engages with the disposable housing assembly 3002. In an exemplary embodiment, the filling adapter 3000 is removed from the disposable housing assembly 3002. After the locking tab 3030 is released, the locking tab actuator 3026 is engaged. It can rotate counterclockwise from the stopped position to the released position. In an exemplary embodiment, the filling auxiliary base 30 46 allows the user to release the locking tab 3030 using an ergonomically efficient configuration. For example, place your thumb on the filling support base 3026 and your index finger on the locking tab actuator 302 Placed on 5, the force is efficiently relayed onto the locking tab actuator 3026 and the locking tab 30 The locking tab actuator 3026 is located on the opposite side so that it can be released. In that embodiment, the filling adapter 3000 is filled from the disposable housing assembly 3002. Includes a rotation direction indicator 3028 to indicate the direction of rotation for releasing the adapter 3000. In some embodiments of the injection pump apparatus and systems described in the specification, in practice, The filling adapter 3000 can be attached to the disposable housing assembly 3002 in a locked position. The user uses the filling adapter 3000 to store the disposable housing assembly 3002. The retaining portion (which may be an embodiment as shown in Figure 49B, 908) can be filled. After that, The user applies force to the locking tab actuator 3026 to release the locking tab 3030. The filling adapter 3000 is released until it is in the release position as shown in Figure 208A. Fill the adapter counterclockwise as indicated by the rotation direction indicator 3028 on the 3000. The filling adapter 3000 can be released by rotating 3000.

[0242] In an exemplary embodiment, the locking tab 3030 is in the locking position of the disposable housing assembly 30 This prevents the filling adapter 3000 from rotating counterclockwise relative to 02. In the locked position, the locking mechanism B3030 is a disposable housing assembly 3002 with two radial tabs, 3018 and It is located between those not shown in the diagram. Furthermore, the locking tab 300 of the filling adapter 1000 6, 3008, 3010, 3012, and radial direction of disposable housing assembly 3002 Tabs 3014, 3016, 3018 (and another tab, not shown) are all disposable containers. The rotation of the filling adapter 3000 relative to the body assembly 3002 is restricted. Stop tabs 3006, 3008, 3010, 3012 and radial tabs 3014, 3016 3018 (and another tab, not shown) locks so that the storage section 908 can be filled. At this position, the filling adapter 3000 is connected to the disposable housing assembly 3002 in the desired coupling configuration. The filling of the disposable housing assembly 3002 is made to fit and engage in a releasable manner. The locking tab 3030 restricts the rotation of the filling adapter 3000. This prevents the connection between the disposable housing assembly 3002 and the other component from rotating counterclockwise or being released. This can support the user and ensure proper alignment during the filling of the storage unit 908.

[0243] The filling adapter 3000 further includes, for example, a disposable housing for the needle of a syringe (not shown). The partition wall of Swertia japonica 3002 (in some embodiments, for example, as described above with respect to Figure 3) It is guided to the point where the storage section 908 of the disposable housing assembly 3002 can be Guide passage 3038, which may be configured to allow filling by syringe It may include a filling aid 3004. In some embodiments, the guide passage 303 8 is an angled slope or other stepped angle that guides the syringe further to the septum. It may be a slope. The filling adapter 3004 is compared, for example, to the proximal end of the guide passage 3038. Therefore, the distal opening of the guide passage 3038, which is relatively large, provides an insertion area. Therefore, filling of the storage section 908 can be facilitated. In some embodiments, guide passage Route 3038 is a locking position for the filling adapter 3000 to the disposable housing assembly 3002. When in place, it is properly aligned with the partition of the disposable housing assembly 3002, and therefore The guide passage 3038 is engaged and can be oriented for filling, and has a smaller proximal opening. It can gradually taper towards the end. Therefore, the filling adapter 3000 fills the storage section 908. For the purpose of filling, in order to properly insert the needle through the partition of the disposable housing assembly 3002 The required dexterity and aiming can be reduced. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the filling aid 30 04 includes a filling auxiliary base 3046. The base is a partition of a disposable housing assembly 3002. Further precision in the location and angle of needle insertion through the device, and the successful filling of the reservoir 908. One possible contribution is to maintain the stability of the filling adapter 3000 during syringe-based filling. Support is possible.

[0244] As discussed above regarding various embodiments of the filling adapter, disposable housing assembly The Bri 3002 controls the amount of injectable fluid delivered to the reservoir 908 during filling. It can be configured to facilitate the following. For example, the membrane assembly of the disposable housing assembly 3002 The bri 902 has a window in the reservoir membrane 902, which is formed on the disposable housing assembly 3002. The ribs 3040, 3042, and 3044 may be provided. The reservoir membrane 902 is pressed down. , at least partially displaced into the storage section 908, thereby increasing the capacity of the storage section 908 Reduced. Therefore, when the injectable fluid is delivered to the reservoir 908, the reservoir 908 Therefore, the volume of fluid that can be contained is determined by displacing the reservoir membrane 902 at least partially. This can be mitigated accordingly.

[0245] In some embodiments, ribs 3040, 3042, and 3044 will be discussed in more detail below. The reservoir membrane 9 is made of a button assembly other than the proposed assemblies 3032, 3034, and 3036. It can be sized and molded to prevent the pressing of 02. This is the filling adapter 30 When 00 is not attached to the disposable housing assembly 3002, disposable housing assembly The 3002 includes access to unintended fluid discharge due to compression of the reservoir membrane 902. Therefore, it can provide additional safety to the injection system. Furthermore, the ribs add to the filling process. This can prevent unintended fluid loss afterwards. Therefore, once the adapter 3000 is filled... When removed from the disposable housing assembly 3002, the disposable housing assembly 3002 Unintended pressure pushes fluid through the flow path of the disposable housing assembly 3002 to the outlet. It will not allow the process to proceed. Rather, the reusable housing assembly 802 will allow the fluid to be stored in the reservoir 9 It can be attached to the disposable housing assembly 3002 so that it can be pushed out from 08. Therefore, ribs 3040, 3042, and 3044 in the disposable housing assembly 3002 are , provides a mechanism for safely and intentionally priming the disposable housing assembly 3002. However, it also prevents the fluid from the reservoir 908 from being unintentionally pushed forward.

[0246] In some embodiments, the size, shape, and / or the overall dimensions limit the movement of button assemblies 3032, 3034, and 3036. As a result, the storage membrane 902 by the button assemblies 3032, 3034, and 3036 To limit the amount of displacement, one or more button assemblies 3032, 3034, 3036 ( It may be chosen to accommodate (which will be described in more detail below).

[0247] The filling adapter 1000 is located in the disposable housing assembly 3002, with ribs 3040 and 30 42, 3044 compatible (disposable housing assembly with ribs 964, 966, 968) One or more button assemblies (for example, button A) as described in other embodiments of the This may include Swertia japonica 3032, 3034, 3036). In various embodiments, the filling adapter When the 3000 is releasably engaged with the disposable housing assembly 3002, button 3 032, 3034, and 3036 can be matched with ribs 3040, 3042, and 3044. Button assemblies 3032, 3034, and 3036 are, for example, capable of being pressed. It may be a cantilever member. The filling adapter 3000 is a disposable housing assembly 3002 When releasably engaged, of the button assemblies 3032, 3034, and 3036 One or more of the ribs 3040, 3042, and 3044 are pressed, and in response, Each is displaced into the storage section 908 through one of them, and the capacity of the storage section 908 is associated with This can lead to a reduction.

[0248] Three ribs and three button assemblies are described and shown herein, but type In each embodiment, the filling adapter 3000 includes one or more button assemblies and is used The sacrificial housing assembly may include one or more corresponding ribs. In some embodiments, The button assembly and ribs can be similarly sized as shown in the attached diagram. However, in various embodiments, one or more button assemblies and one or more ribs The number, size, distribution, and shape of these may differ from those shown herein. For example, In some embodiments, the button assembly is wider, rounder, and squarer. Or it may be thicker. Similarly, the corresponding rib is for various embodiments of the button assembly It can accommodate. In some embodiments, the volume of fluid expected to be filled in the reservoir. The distribution, number, size, and shape of the button assembly and corresponding ribs are designed to accommodate them. It is sometimes desirable to change the state. This will be explained further below.

[0249] In some embodiments, for example, in the embodiments shown in Figures 206A to 208B, the button Assemblies 3032, 3034, and 3036 are hinge-connectable and actuated, less Both are operated by a single button assembly actuator 3046. In this embodiment, each of at least one button assembly is a dedicated button assembly It can be operated separately by the reactuator. Button assembly actuator 3 046 can be any desired size, but in some embodiments, as shown in Figure 206A And as shown in Figures 207A to 211C, it may be as shown in Figure 207B. Therefore, the button assembly actuator 3046 is visible to show how it operates. The indicator may include, for example, "press". In some embodiments, the button assembly actuari The meter 3026 has a press and / or ergonomic finger and / or thumb rest 30 52 may be included. In this exemplary embodiment of the filling adapter 3000, a button The sembry actuator 3046 also includes, for example, the pump chamber shown in Figure 207B. The pump chamber plunger actuator 3048 also operates the plunger 3050. Includes. In some embodiments, the button assembly actuator controls any of the buttons. The semblage may not be included, and therefore, in these embodiments, the button assembly The actuator can only operate the pump chamber plunger actuator.

[0250] Still referring to Figures 206A to 208B, in some embodiments, in practice, storage After filling the retaining portion, the syringe (not shown) can be removed from the filling aid 3004. The putter 3000 remains locked in place relative to the disposable housing assembly 3002 (Figure 20). (See 8B). In some embodiments, the fluid inside the disposable housing assembly 3002 "Priming" the fluid, that is, air is released from the fluid path and replaced by the fluid. Therefore, it is desirable to push the fluid from the storage section through the fluid path and through the outlet. There is a problem. Button assemblies 3032, 3034, and 3036 are button assemblies When activated by actuator 3046, pressure is applied to the reservoir membrane, and the reservoir The fluid is pushed from the section into the fluid path.

[0251] In an exemplary embodiment of the filling adapter 3000, the pump chamber plunger actuator The 3048 is hinge-connected to the button assembly actuator 3046. It is activated by this. The pump chamber plunger actuator 3048 is Activate the pump chamber plunger 3050. Button assembly actuator 304 The hinge 3054 is attached to 6, the button assembly actuator 3046, the button assembly Before reaching the point of movement that activates the pumps 3032, 3034, and 3036, the pumps The chamber plunger actuator 3048 acts on the pump chamber plunger 3050. This makes it possible. In an exemplary embodiment, the hinge is a living hinge. Here Figure See also 209A~209C, the filling adapter 3000 is obtained at "B" in 209A. In the cross-sectional view (see 209B) and the cross-sectional view obtained at "C" in 209A (see 209C) The button assembly actuator 3046 is shown in the non-operating position. In practice, the button assembly actuator 3046 moves to this extent before the start of the actuation path. It is highly likely to be placed. As can be seen in Figure 209B, hinge 3054 is a pin Push chamber plunger actuator 3048 to button assembly actuator 304 Connect to 6. The pump chamber plunger 3050 is also shown in the non-operating position, and the button The assembly 3036 is shown. Referring here to Figure 209C, the cross-sectional view is shown. Button chamber plunger 3050, button assembly 3034, and button assembly A This shows cutter 3046.

[0252] Referring to Figures 210A to 210C, the filling adapter 3000 is a disposable housing A The connection and / or engagement and locking positions for the gentian 3002 are shown. A cross-sectional view is obtained at section "A", showing the pump chamber plunger actuator 3048, and a button. Assembly actuator 3026, and button assembly 3034, and pump recess / Pump chamber plunger with pump chamber 926 (hereinafter referred to as "pump chamber") Between 3050, membrane 924, rib 3042, membrane assembly 902, and storage section 908 The interaction is shown. Referring here to Figure 210B, in practice, the force is applied to the button assembly. The brittle actuator 3026 is used to apply, for example, the finger and / or thumb housing 3052. When this happens, the button assembly actuator 3026 and the pump chamber plunger actuator The tuner 3048 begins to move toward the disposable housing assembly 3002. During operation, the pump chamber plunger 3050 reaches the membrane 924 and pumps the membrane 924 Push it into chamber 926. The air inside pump chamber 926 is pushed into the pump chamber The fluid is discharged / pushed out of the pump chamber 926 by the ranja 3050, and the call Rather than swirling around in the pump chamber 926 while water is being added, the pump chamber It flows through 926. This means the air is trapped inside the pump chamber 926. It can be beneficial for many reasons, including, but not limited to, reducing the occurrence of [unspecified problem].

[0253] Referring now to Figure 210C, the button assembly actuator 3026 moves to the end of its movement. When it reaches completion, the membrane assembly 902 is displaced by the button assembly 3034. The displacement of the membrane assembly 902 pushes the fluid from the reservoir 908 into the fluid path. The pump chamber plunger 3050 is displacing or pressing down the membrane 924. As the pump chamber plunger 3050 displaces / presses the membrane 924, The capacity of the pump chamber 926 is reduced, and at least one button assembly 3034 The fluid being pushed from the storage section 908 fills the remaining capacity of the pump chamber 926. Fill. As discussed above, pump chamber plunger actuator 3048 The hinge connects to the button assembly actuator 3026 via the living hinge 3054. It can be mounted in a connectable manner. However, in various embodiments, the pump chamber plan The actuator 3048 is attached via a pivot hinge or any other type of hinge. It can be attached. The hinge 3054 is compared to the button assembly actuator 3026. Less force is exerted on the pump chamber plunger actuator 3048. Therefore, it is sufficient to push the fluid out of the reservoir and the pump channel The button assembly actuator 3026 has enough force to push air out of the 926. While being maintained above, the pump chamber plunger 3050 moves to the pump chamber 92 It does not receive enough force to completely close button 6. Therefore, the button assembly actuator While the 3026 is fully operational, the fluid passes through the pump chamber 926. And permitted, air is pushed out from the pump chamber 926. Thus, hinge 30 Pump chamber plunger actuator 30 is separately hinged through 54. 48 is compared to the hinge for the button assembly actuator 3026 by flow pressure This allows the pump plunger actuator 3048 to rise, and as a result, the fluid The fluid can pass through the pump chamber 926 and the fluid path. The fluid displaces the air. Therefore, through the operation of the button assembly actuator 3026, the pump chamber 9 The air inside 26 is pushed by the fluid from the reservoir 908 through the pump chamber 926. It is discharged before that.

[0254] In some embodiments of the pumping mechanism, the button assembly actuator 3026 is It can be operated multiple times. In some embodiments, the button assembly actuator 3 026 is operated until the fluid exits the fluid path and the system is primed. ru.

[0255] Here, Figure 213B is an enlarged cross-sectional view of section "B" as shown in Figure 213A. See also 213A and 213B, disposable casings with the membrane and top layer removed. Embodiments of body assembly 3068 are shown. In some embodiments, the pump The chamber 926 may include a groove 3070 along the chamber wall. This groove 3070 is part of the membrane 924 Even while it is fully pressed / displaced and reaching the wall of pump chamber 926, This allows the fluid to flow through the pump chamber 926. Push the membrane 924 so that the diaphragm plunger 3050 reaches the wall of the pump chamber 926. In some embodiments, the fluid can be lowered / displaced, and the fluid remains in the pump chamber 92 It can flow through 6 and through the fluid path, and exit the system.

[0256] In some embodiments, the number of button assemblies, and the relationship between the storage membrane of the button assemblies The distribution and size, as well as the shape of the button assembly, can vary. In this configuration, these changes accommodate the volume of fluid expected to be discharged from the storage section 908. This can be done in such a way. For example, in some embodiments, these are done in a very low reservoir. The button assembly may accommodate the volume filling and allow for priming to be completed. In some embodiments, the pump chamber actuator 3050 acts on the membrane 924 Then, the membrane 924 can be pushed / displaced toward the wall of the pump chamber 926. 24 bounces back to the starting position. The bouncing of this membrane 924 is as specified with respect to pumping. As will be discussed in more detail later, it may function to discharge fluid from the reservoir 908. Therefore, in some embodiments, for example, the button assembly actuator 302 6 can be activated multiple times to prime the system, through a priming method Then, the pump chamber plunger 3050 pumps the fluid before it is pushed out of the reservoir. By expelling air from the Putchamber 926, it helps to add priming water. In addition to functioning as a means of returning the membrane 924 to the starting position, the small amount of flow in the reservoir 908 The body can contribute to priming the system. In some embodiments, this This increases the flexibility of the system, and the system requires a minimum amount of priming to start the system. No filling is required, and / or any minimum volume filling requirements are met by the pump chamber plunger. 3050 and / or pump chamber plunger actuator 3048 are not included. It can be lower compared to the stem.

[0257] In some embodiments, the pump chamber plunger 3050 is a button assembly. It can be operated separately from the cutter 3026, and in some embodiments, priming water is added. The method for doing this is to allow the air inside the pump chamber to be expelled, This includes pressing the lever, and subsequently pushing the fluid out of the reservoir, calling the system The fluid is pushed through the pump chamber and fluid path so that water can be added. This can be achieved by compressing the membrane of the reservoir until it exits the system. In some embodiments where manual operation of the chamber plunger 3050 is employed, priming water is used. The method for insertion is that the pump chamber membrane 924 provides the additional benefits discussed above. To obtain each of the button assembly 3034 / button assembly actuator 3026 This may include operating the pump chamber plunger 3050 before operation.

[0258] Referring now to Figures 211A to 211C, another embodiment of the filling adapter 3056 is shown. The embodiments shown in Figures 211A to 211C are implementations of the filling adapter 3000. In terms of form, it may include many of the features discussed above. However, filling adapter Some embodiments of T3056 may include a removable filling aid 3058. This is for storage This includes, but is not limited to, transportation and packaging, and may be beneficial for many reasons. This includes, but is not limited to, limiting the size of the pre-filling adapter 3056. It may be beneficial for several reasons. In the shown embodiment, the filling adapter 3058 is a filling adapter The puta base 3060 is removable. The filling aid 3058 is the filling adapter base 30 It may include a mounting feature that is detachably attached to 60. In the shown embodiment, the mounting feature is , with two sides around the opening that allows for snap-fitting into the filling adapter base 3060 Includes two tabs 3062 and 3064. Other mounting features include clips and latches. It may include, but is not limited to, those figures. Referring here to Figures 212A to 212C, filling A Another embodiment of the adapter 3056 is shown. In some embodiments, the filling aid 30 58 is hingely attached to the filling adapter base 3060 via a pivot hinge 3066. It can be attached. In other embodiments, hinge 3066 may be a living hinge. Figure 2 As shown in 12B-212C, the filling aid 3058 is folded under the filling adapter base 3060. Overlapping, but in other embodiments, the filling aid 3058 provides the living hinge and the pivot hinge. It can be included and folded over the top of the filling adapter base 3060.

[0259] In some embodiments, the length of the filling aid 3058 may be extended, and the width of the opening may be extended. Rather, it can be wide enough so that the syringe barrel can be guided. Filling aid 3058 may be reusable because it is uncontaminated, i.e., (the needle guides This may include, but is not limited to, that the needle is not contaminated during filling (compared to other cases). For several reasons, it may be desirable and / or beneficial. So, the filling adapter is made of polypropylene, high-density polypropylene, and any desired material. Made of any material, including but not limited to one or more of the other materials. This is also fine. In some embodiments, the filling adapter base and filling aid can be made of the same material. They may be made of different materials, and in some embodiments, they may be made of different materials.

[0260] The embodiments shown and described with respect to Figures 206A to 213 include, for example, a 0.75cc storage device. Disposable housing assembly by filling a storage section, although not limited to that, with a low-volume storage section. It can be used to provide a method for priming yellowtail. In some embodiments For example, this is a method for priming a reservoir filled with less than 1.5 cc of fluid. It may be desirable to provide a law. In some embodiments, for example, 0.75c The reservoir is filled with fluid c, and then the button assembly actuator 3026 is repeatedly operated. Pressing it may fully prime the disposable housing assembly. Several implementations In terms of form, this is for users / patients who require smaller doses of fluid for treatment, for example. For users / patients who use a small daily dose of insulin for treatment, and / Or, it is desirable for use in pump assemblies that may require only small amounts of fluid. It is possible, and perhaps additional fluid will not be needed, and the fluid will not be wasted. However Therefore, a method is desired for priming disposable housing assemblies with a smaller amount of fluid. There is something that seems suspicious.

[0261] The embodiments shown and described with respect to Figures 206A to 213 will be described herein. One or more of the various features described herein are used in the embodiments described throughout this specification. It can be used. Therefore, the features described with respect to Figures 206A to 213 can be applied to these figures. The embodiments described herein are not intended to be limited to those described herein. In addition, other than those described herein, One or more of the features and embodiments described in the section may relate to Figures 206A-213. It may be incorporated into one or more embodiments described and shown. For example, a pump channel The bubble plunger 3050 can be used with any of the various filling adapters described herein. This example may be included in this. This example is for illustrative purposes only and is intended to be a limited example. I haven't done that.

[0262] In some embodiments, the filling aid is beneficial for the disposable housing assembly storage section. It can adhere to the filling adapter at a certain angle. For example, in some embodiments, the filling aid is It can adhere to the filling adapter at an angle of 45 degrees relative to the filling adapter. However, various In the embodiment, the filling assist is a filling adapter in another angle that may be beneficial for filling the reservoir. It can adhere to the base. The filling aid can be attached to the filling aid base in a hinged manner, several In one embodiment, the hinge helps the filling assist to reach the appropriate "filling" position relative to the syringe. It can be designed to rotate.

[0263] As discussed above, the reusable housing assembly 802 is, for example, refillable. May include a battery, may include battery 832. See also Figures 75-80, battery The charger 1200 may be configured to recharge the battery 832. Battery charger 1 200 may include a housing 1202 having a top plate 1204. The top plate 1204 is generally, It is configured to be electrically connected to the electrical contacts 834 of the available housing assembly 802. It may include one or more electrical contacts 1206. The electrical contacts 1206 include an electrical contact pad, This may include, but is not limited to, biasing electrical contact members or equivalents. In addition, top plate 1204 is a reusable housing assembly 802 (as shown, for example, in Figure 35C). Alignment tab 1208 can be configured to engage with openings 836, 838 of substrate 818. , may include 1210. Coordination of alignment tabs 1208, 1210 and openings 836, 838 The electrical contacts 1206 of the battery charger 1200 are connected to the reusable housing assembly 802. The reusable housing assembly 802 is designed to be electrically connected to the electrical contact 834. This ensures that it can be placed alongside the 1200-cell battery charger.

[0264] See also Figures 77 and 78, the battery charger 1200 is a reusable housing assembly. It may be configured to engage releasably with the bri 802. For example, in a disposable housing assembly. Similar to 804, the battery charger 1200 has one or more locking tabs (for example, shown in Figure 76). It may include locking tabs 1212, 1214). Locking tabs (for example, locking tab 1212 , 1214) are tabs 942, 944, 946, 948 of the locking ring assembly 806. Thus, it can be engaged. As such, the reusable housing assembly 802 is shown in Figure As shown in 77, with the locking ring 806 in the first release position, (aligning tab 120 8, can be aligned with the battery charger 1200 (via 1210). Locking ring 806 As shown in Figure 78, the tabs 942, 944, 946, and 948 of the locking ring 806 Release the locking tabs (e.g., locking tabs 1212, 1214) of the battery charger 1200. Rotate relative to the battery charger 1200 in the direction of arrow 1216 so that it can be engaged. It is possible.

[0265] In the embodiment, the battery charger 1200, for example in an exemplary embodiment, has a gap Provided and capable of housing the pump and valve components of a reusable housing assembly 802, This may include a recessed area 1218. See also Figures 79 and 80, battery charger 1200 To recharge the battery 832 of the reusable housing assembly 802, electrical contacts 1206 (therefore, via electrical contact 834 to the reusable housing assembly 802) ) may provide current. In some embodiments, a fully engaged, reusable housing is shown. If no signal is provided, current does not need to be supplied to electrical contact 1206. According to this embodiment, a short circuit (for example, caused by foreign matter in contact with the electrical contact 1206), and damage to the reusable housing assembly 802 (e.g., electrical contacts 1206 and electrical contacts) The risks associated with (improper initial alignment between 834 and 834) can be reduced. And when the battery charger is not charging the reusable housing assembly 802, The Teli Charger 1200 does not need to draw unnecessary current.

[0266] Referring still to Figures 79 and 80, the battery charger 1200 is located in the lower housing portion 1 It may include 224 and the top plate 1204. Printed circuit board 1222 (for example, electrical contact 1 (which may include 206) is contained within a cavity between the top plate 1204 and the lower housing portion 1224. It can be placed.

[0267] See also Figures 81-89 for various implementations of battery chargers / docking stations. The state is shown. Figures 81 and 82 show a reusable housing assembly (e.g., reusable Recessed 12 is configured to mesh with a possible housing assembly 802) and recharge it. The image depicts a desktop charger 1250, including 52. The reusable housing assembly has recess 12 It may be placed in 52 and / or in recess 125 as discussed above. It can be releasably engaged in 2. In addition, the desktop charger 1250 is a remote control assembly It includes a recess 1254 configured to mesh with (for example, a remote control assembly 300). It is visible. The recess 1254 is, for example, when a remote control assembly is placed inside the recess 1254. It may include a USB plug 1256 that can be configured to connect to a remote control assembly. The USB plug 1256 is used for data transfer to and from remote control assemblies, as well as remote control It can enable charging of your assembly. The desktop charger 1250 also has USB port 1258. (For example, it may include a mini USB port) and the desktop charger (for example, reuse Power is received (for charging the usable housing assembly and / or remote control assembly). It makes it possible to accommodate. In addition / alternatively, USB port 1258 can, for example, By connecting to a computer (not shown), remote control assembly and / or reusable It can be configured for data transfer to and from a housing assembly.

[0268] Referring to Figures 83A and 83B, as in the previous embodiment, the desktop charger 1260 is re It meshes with available enclosure assemblies (e.g., reusable enclosure assembly 1264). It may include a recess 1262 for the desktop charger. The desktop charger may also include a remote control assembly (e.g., remote It may include a recess 1266 configured to receive a control assembly 1268. One or more of 1262 and 1266 are reusable housing assemblies 126 Charge the 2 and / or remote control assembly 1268, and / or put it there / so This may include electrical and / or data connections configured to transfer data from here.

[0269] Referring to Figures 84A-84B, another embodiment of the desktop charger is shown. Desktop charger Similar to the device 1260, the desktop charger 1270 each has a reusable housing assembly 1 It may include recesses (not shown) for meshing with 272 and the remote control assembly 1274. As shown, the desktop charger 1270 is reusable in a parallel configuration housing assembly 12 The desktop charger 1270 can carry the above types As described in the embodiments, a reusable housing assembly 1272 and / or Charge the remote control assembly 1274 and / or transfer data to / from it. This may include various electrical and data connections configured to transmit data.

[0270] Referring to Figures 85A-85D, the foldable charger 1280 has a reusable housing. A recess 1282 for receiving assembly 1284 and remote control assembly 1286 The foldable charger 1280 may include, as described in the various embodiments above. , reusable housing assembly 1284 and / or remote control assembly 1286 Various devices configured to charge and / or transfer data to and from them. This may include electrical and data connections. In addition, as shown in Figures 85B-85D, it is foldable. The movable charger 1280 may include a pivotable cover 1288. 288 is a reusable housing assembly 1284 and a remote control assembly 1286 that fold together. It can be docked to the foldable charger 1280, in an open position (for example, as shown in Figure 85B) (In such a way that) the recess 1282 may be covered by a pivotable cover 1288, closed It may be configured to pivot between a chain position (for example, as shown in Figure 85D). In the closed position, recess 1282, and any electrical and / or electrical devices placed therein The data connection can be protected from damage.

[0271] Referring to Figure 86, the wall charger 1290 receives the reusable housing assembly 1294. It may include a recess 1292 configured to accommodate. In addition, the wall charger 1290 is remote It may include a recess 1296 configured to receive a control assembly 1298. The possible housing assembly 1294 and remote control assembly 1298 are positioned in a stacked configuration. It may be cut, for example, thereby providing a relatively thin profile. The rear section is configured to allow the wall charger to be plugged into an electrical receptacle. This may include an electrical plug. As such, the wall charger 1290 has an electrical receptor While plugged into the receptacle, a wall-mounted configuration can be achieved. In addition, the electrical receptacle can be plugged into the receptacle. While being installed, the wall charger 1290 has a reusable housing assembly 1294 and Power may be provided to charge the remote control assembly 1298.

[0272] Referring to Figure 87, the wall charger 1300 receives the remote control assembly 1304. It may include a recess 1302, which is configured as follows. In addition, the wall charger has a reusable housing. The wall charger 1 may include a recess (not shown) configured to receive the 1306. 300 is in an antiparallel configuration that can provide a relatively thin profile, and the remote control assembly 1304 It can also be configured to position a reusable enclosure assembly 1306. In addition, the wall The charger 1300 is configured to be plugged into an electrical receptacle, and includes an electrical plug 13 08 may be included. The electrical plug 1308 is located at the position where the electrical plug 1308 is deployed (for example, as shown in the figure). It may include a retractable configuration that can pivot between a (such as) and a storage position. In terms of position, the electrical plug 1308 can be oriented to be plugged into an electrical receptacle. In storage, the electrical plug 1308 is protected from damage and / or damage to other items. It can be placed in a recess 1310, which can protect the electrical plug 1308 from the following.

[0273] Referring to Figure 88, the charger 1320 receives the reusable housing assembly 1324. The charger 1320 may include a recess 1322 configured to allow remote control The charger may include a recess (not shown) configured to receive assembly 1326. 1320 may also include a cover 1328. The cover 1328 is in an open position (not shown). It may be configured to pivot between the open and closed positions. When the cover 1328 is in the open position At that time, the reusable housing assembly 1324 and the remote control assembly 1326 are active It may be possible (for example, the user may reuse the housing assembly 1324 and / Alternatively, remove the remote control assembly 1326 from the charger 1320 / charger 1320 (Allows installation inside). When cover 1324 is in the closed position, cover 132 8 and the charger body 1330 are reusable housing assembly 1324 and / or far The isolation control assembly 1326 and / or recess 1322 may be substantially enclosed, It is configured to receive the remote control assembly 1326, thereby enabling reusable Housing assembly 1324, remote control assembly 1326, and / or charger 1320 Damage and / or tampering protection against any associated electrical and / or data connections. provide.

[0274] Referring to Figures 89A and 89B, the wall charger 1350 connects to the remote control assembly 1354. It may include a recess 1352 configured to receive. The wall charger 1350 is also reusable It may include a recess 1356 configured to receive a possible housing assembly 1358. The wall charger 1350 is configured in a nearly parallel configuration with the remote control assembly 1354 and a reusable housing. Assembly 1358 may be configured to position, thereby providing a relatively thin profile. The charger 1350 also provides, for example, a way to plug it into an electrical receptacle. It may include an electrical plug 1360 which can be configured as electrical plug 1 The 360 ​​can pivot between a deployed position (for example, as shown) and a stowed position. , may include a retractable configuration. In the deployment position, the electrical plug 1360 is connected to the electrical receptacle. It can be oriented to be plugged in. In the storage position, the electrical plug 1360 is protected from damage. Recessed 1 can protect the electrical plug 1308 from damaging the and / or other items. It can be placed within 362.

[0275] See also Figures 134 to 145, the battery 832 of the reusable housing assembly 802. Another practical battery charger (e.g., charger 2600) that can be used to recharge the battery The embodiment is shown. Similar to the embodiment described above, the charger 2600 has a reusable housing. Assembly (e.g., reusable housing assembly 802) and accompanying remote control assembly It may be configured to charge both (for example, the remote control assembly 2602). The charger 2600 is designed to work in conjunction with the reusable housing assembly 802 for charging. It may include a reusable housing assembly charging portion 2604, which is configured as shown. The reusable housing assembly charging portion 2604 reduces the reusable housing assembly 802 It may include a recess in the upper cover 2606 of the charger 2600, which can be partially accepted even without it. As discussed above, the reusable housing assembly charging portion 2604 is reusable. Openings 836, 838 of the substrate 818 of the possible housing assembly 802 (shown in Figure 35C) One or more alignment tabs (e.g., alignment tabs 2608, 26) may be configured to mate with each other. 10) may include. The alignment of tabs 2608, 2610 and openings 836, 838 is for charging. The electrical contacts of the device 2600 (e.g., contact 2612) are connected to the reusable housing assembly 802. The reusable housing assembly 802 can be reused so that it can be electrically connected to the gas contact 834. This ensures that it can be matched with the charging portion 2604 of the housing assembly.

[0276] Furthermore, as discussed above, the reusable housing assembly charging portion 2604 is, It may be configured to releasably engage with the reusable housing assembly 802. Similar to the disposable housing assembly 804, the reusable housing assembly charging portion 2604 is One or more locking tabs (for example, locking tabs 2614, 2616, 261 in Figure 134) 8) may include: Locking tabs (e.g., locking tabs 2614, 2616, 2618) locking The ring assembly 806 can be engaged by tabs 942, 944, 946, and 948. Therefore, the reusable housing assembly 802 has a locking ring 806 in the first released position It is used to align with charger 2600 (via alignment tabs 2608, 2610) and lock. Ring 806 is a charger 26 of tabs 942, 944, 946, and 948 of locking ring 806. 00 locking tabs (e.g., locking tabs 2614, 2616, 2618) are releasably engaged. To enable this, the charger 2600 is directed toward the first direction (for example, clockwise in the exemplary embodiment). It can be rotated. In some embodiments, the reusa...

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[Claim 1] The invention as described in the drawings of the present application.

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