75 results about "Fluid shifting" patented technology

An apparatus includes a housing, a fluid reservoir, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. The housing defines an inner volume and has an inlet port that can be fluidically coupled to a patient and an outlet port. The fluid reservoir is disposed in the inner volume to receive and isolate a first volume of a bodily-fluid. The flow control mechanism is rotatable in the housing from a first configuration, in which a first lumen places the inlet port is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, and a second configuration, in which a second lumen places the inlet port in fluid communication with the outlet port. The actuator is configured to create a negative pressure in the fluid reservoir and is configured to rotate the flow control mechanism from the first configuration to the second configuration after the first volume of bodily-fluid is received in the fluid reservoir.

A fluid transfer system component for internally measuring fluid density in real- time. The component may be a flange comprising a base having a first face and a second face, a primary fluid passageway extending through the base from the first face to the second face, a secondary fluid passageway extending through the base from the first face to the second face, and an outside wall, a portion of which is configured to operably engage with a measuring device and comprises a third opening. The primary fluid passageway may have a non-circular cross-section allowing the secondary fluid passageway to be parallel to the primary fluid passageway. The third opening may be in fluid communication with the secondary fluid passageway allowing the measurement device to measure fluid data such as fluid density via the secondary fluid passageway.

A modular heat exchange assembly includes a cold plate defining a finned surface and a corresponding plurality of microchannels. Selected ones of the plurality of microchannel extend from a first end to an opposed second end. A fluid receiver unit defines an inlet port and a first fluid connector fluidically coupled with the inlet port. A fluid transfer unit defines an outlet port and a second fluid connector matingly engageable with and disengageable from the first fluid connector to fluidly couple the fluid receiver unit and the fluid transfer unit together. The fluid transfer unit defines a distribution manifold configured to distribute coolant among the selected microchannels at a position between the first ends and the second ends of the selected microchannels. The fluid transfer unit further defines a collection manifold configured to receive coolant from the selected microchannels. The collection manifold and the outlet port are fluidically coupled together.

A fluid transfer device includes a body, a first connecting portion comprising a first fluid channel to fluidically communicate with an interior of the diluent container, a second connecting portion comprising a second fluid channel to fluidically communicate with an interior of a medicament container, and a third fluid channel to fluidically communicate with a pump device. In a first configuration, the first fluid channel is fluidically coupled to the third fluid channel, and the third fluid channel is fluidically coupled to the second fluid channel to prevent a flow of fluid from the third fluid channel into the first fluid channel. In a second configuration, the second fluid channel is fluidically coupled to the third fluid channel, and the third fluid channel is fluidically coupled to the first fluid channel to prevent a flow of fluid from the third fluid channel into the second fluid channel.

System, method, and apparatus for controlling circulation of fluid to, and evacuation of the fluid from, an external fluid circuit for heat transfer. A single control valve selectively stops the circulation of fluid from a supply passageway to an external fluid circuit and diverts fluid to a bypass passageway which creates a suction force at a venturi valve region therein. The venturi valve region includes a fluid jacket that encases at least a portion of the venturi valve region. A suction passageway couples the suction force of bypass passageway to either return passageway or supply passageway, for evacuating fluid from external fluid circuit. No more than a single suction passageway is required to be coupled to either supply passageway and / or return passageway. A return check valve disposed in return passageway prevents backflow of fluid through return passageway.

The disclosure is directed to a system for managing fluid levels in liquid immersion cooling racks during the addition and / or removal of fluid displacing equipment. In some embodiments, the system is configured to determine expected fluid level changes based on the volume of fluid displacing equipment and a current fluid level of cooling tanks and / or reservoirs. Control commands are generated to actuate valves and pumps, ensuring fluid levels remain within operating setpoints to maintain coverage of remaining components and prevent overflow, in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, temperature data is analyzed to evaluate the impact of fluid transfer on thermal requirements. In some embodiments, actual measurements from operations are stored to refine predictive models for future adjustments. In some embodiments, the system redistributes fluid. In some embodiments, program instructions automate fluid transfer operations among multiple immersion cooling racks simultaneously, ensuring consistent cooling performance across interconnected racks and reservoirs. In some embodiments an operator may be prompted to enter the quantity and models of heat producing equipment to be added or removed from the racks, the system may evaluate the various stores of fluid in the racks and reservoirs to determine whether the existing fluid stores, combined with intended additions and or deletions of heat producing equipment may be accommodated within the allowable limits of the system without need for ancillary addition or removal of fluid.

A fluid transfer device for transferring a fluid between a diluent container and a medicament container includes a body, a first connecting portion to connect to the diluent container, and a second connecting portion to connect to the medicament container. The first connecting portion includes a first fluid channel to fluidically communicate with an interior of the diluent container, and the second connecting portion comprises a second fluid channel to fluidically communicate with an interior of the medicament container. A third fluid channel is configured to fluidically communicate with the interior of the medicament container and with a pump device. The first fluid channel merges into the second fluid channel to form a first flow path from the diluent container into the medicament container and to form a second flow path from the medicament container into the diluent container.

A system for early detection and treatment of sepsis, comprising a fluid transfer device having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is configured to receive a flow of bodily fluid. A flow-based assay device is configured to be coupled to the fluid transfer device. A portion of the flow-based assay device engages the outlet to allow a portion of a first volume of the bodily fluid to be transferred to the flow-based assay device. The flow-based assay device is configured to detect at least one sepsis-associated biomarker. Processing circuitry is configured to receive data from the flow-based assay device, apply a computational model to the received data, generate a sepsis probability score based on an output of the applied computational model, and when the sepsis probability score exceeds a sepsis-associated threshold, alert a care provider to initiate corresponding treatment.

A robotic system and method are provided for transfer of fluid between a container accessible via a container-septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector septum. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container-septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.

Turbomachine module, this module having a longitudinal axis (X) and comprising: a propeller (3) including a plurality of variable-pitch blades (30), a speed reducer (34), a blade pitch change system (50), a fluid transfer device (94) configured to supply fluid to the hydraulic actuator (52) of the pitch change system (50), this transfer device (94) comprising a stator portion (96) engaged in a rotor portion (97), and a mechanical linkage (99) connecting the stator portion (96) of the transfer device (94) to the planet carrier (38) of the speed reducer (34), and a fluidic linkage connecting a fluid inlet port (98a) of the transfer device (94) to fluid lines (95) configured to be connected to a fluid reservoir (91). Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 4

A system for assessing a quality of a fluid process performed on a fluid including one of a fluid aspiration and a fluid dispense is provided. The system includes a pump; a probe; a connection, wherein a fluid path is formed between the pump and the probe at least in part by the connection; a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the fluid path and configured to sense pressures of the pump during the fluid process, wherein a pressure measurement data comprises the sensed pressures of the pump during the fluid process; and a processor; and a memory comprising instructions that are executed by the processor.

A robotic system and method for transferring fluid between a container accessible through a container septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible through a fluid transfer connector septum is provided. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.

A modular heat exchange assembly includes a cold plate defining a finned surface and a corresponding plurality of microchannels. Selected ones of the plurality of microchannel extend from a first end to an opposed second end. A fluid receiver unit defines an inlet port and a first fluid connector fluidically coupled with the inlet port. A fluid transfer unit defines an outlet port and a second fluid connector matingly engageable with and disengageable from the first fluid connector to fluidly couple the fluid receiver unit and the fluid transfer unit together. The fluid transfer unit defines a distribution manifold configured to distribute coolant among the selected microchannels at a position between the first ends and the second ends of the selected microchannels. The fluid transfer unit further defines a collection manifold configured to receive coolant from the selected microchannels. The collection manifold and the outlet port are fluidically coupled together.

Method for detecting leaks on a fluid machine (1) disposed on a fluid transfer line (10), the machine (1) comprising a cylinder (2) and a piston (3) which is slidably mounted inside the cylinder (2), the machine (1) also comprising a first valve (CV1) configured to allow fluid to flow into the cylinder (2) through a first opening (5) of the cylinder (2) and a second valve (CV2) configured to allow fluid to exit the cylinder (2) through a second opening (6) of the cylinder (2), the method comprising: - an initial step (S0) consisting of performing, on the stopped transfer line (10), a first pressure measurement (M1) on a portion of the transfer line (10) located upstream of the fluid machine (1) and a second pressure measurement (M2) on a portion of the transfer line (10) located downstream of the fluid machine (1),- a first monitoring step (S1) consisting of tracking, over a defined period, called the first monitoring period, the evolution of the first pressure measurement (M1) and the evolution of the second pressure measurement (M2), to determine the state of the first valve (CV1) and the state of the second valve (CV2). Figure from the abstract: Fig. 1,

A conveyer for a plurality of fluid transfer assemblies in a system for a pharmaceutical preparation allows suspended conveyance of one or more fluid transfer assemblies along at least one conveyance pathway such that at least one or each fluid transfer assembly freely hangs or is suspended from a holder element of a main conveyer body during movement of each fluid transfer assembly along the conveyance pathway. The conveyor may include first and second conveyor units or bodies that together provide an open access position and a restricted access position for the fluid transfer assembly. The conveyor may further provide a plurality of holder members configured to provide directional positioning of the fluid transfer connector relative to the holder members. The conveyor may be further movable along the Z axis in addition to conventional displacement of the conveyor through at least one of the X and Y axes.

A transcutaneous fluid transfer device, a first method of providing a transcutaneous fluid transfer device, and a second method of administering an injection are disclosed. The transcutaneous fluid transfer device includes a first housing, a delivery needle, a second housing, and a plug. The second housing is translatable between a protected position and an injected position and biased toward the protected position. The delivery needle penetrates the plug as the second housing translates toward the injected position. The first method includes providing a first housing and providing a second housing. The second method includes contacting the device to an injection site, translating a second housing, penetrating a plug of the transfer device, advancing a delivery needle, translating the second housing, and sealing the delivery needle. Advantageously, the transcutaneous fluid transfer device may prevent the leakage and / or vaporization of fluids and / or gases from exposed needle tips.

A fluid transfer apparatus for transferring fluid from a bulk storage container to a secondary container, such as from a pail to a cartridge. The apparatus may include a vertical press and a modular follower plate. The modular follower plate may be affixed to the vertical press such that the vertical press can be operated to force the modular follower plate progressively farther down into the bulk storage container. The modular follower plate may include a secondary container seat upon which a secondary container is fitted for filling. The modular follower plate may include a through-hole that allows fluid disposed below the modular follower plate to be forced upwardly into the secondary container as the modular follower plate is press downwardly into the fluid with the bulk storage container. The modular follower plate may include a circumferential seal that engages the inner surface of the bulk storage container.

A medical fluid injection device, a medical fluid transfer device, and a method for administering and transferring medical fluids are disclosed. The device and method may include a compressed gas tank in fluid communication with an expandable elastic bladder positioned within a vial to provide a means of delivering a drug through an injection cannula that can be moved between multiple locations or through a transfer catheter.

A fluid reservoir for a fluid supply system for recirculating a droplet ejection head, the fluid supply system comprising: a fluid supply pump having a fluid supply connection fluidly connectable between the fluid reservoir and the droplet ejection head in order to transfer fluid from the fluid reservoir to the droplet ejection head; and a fluid return pump having a fluid return connection fluidly connectable between the droplet ejection head and the fluid reservoir to transfer fluid away from the droplet ejection head and into the fluid reservoir; wherein the fluid reservoir comprises: a tapered portion having a cross-section on a plane perpendicular to a main axis thereof; a fluid outlet through which fluid is supplied from the fluid reservoir to the droplet ejection head via the fluid supply pump; and a fluid return inlet through which fluid is received from the droplet ejection head via a fluid return pump into the fluid reservoir, the fluid return inlet having a central bore with a main axis; wherein the fluid return inlet is arranged at the cross-section on the tapered portion, and wherein an angle formed in a plane of the cross-section between a main axis of the bore of the fluid inlet and a tangent to the cross-section at a point where the cross-section intersects the main axis of the bore of the fluid return inlet is not equal to 90 DEG, such that, in use, the cross-section does not intersect the main axis of the bore of the fluid return inlet. A component of a flow direction of the fluid into the tapered portion is tangential to the cross-section to facilitate flow of the fluid around the tapered portion.

An example of a method of enabling medical fluid transfer between a source container and a destination container can comprise the steps of providing a closed-system fluid transfer module comprising a first closeable, resealable medical connector and a second closeable, resealable medical connector, a multidirectional fluid control valve with a driving interface configured to interface with an electromechanical driver of an electronic medical fluid transfer device, and an intermediate container or an intermediate pumping region; and instructing a user to couple the closed-system fluid transfer module to the electronic medical fluid transfer device.

A robotic system and method are provided for fluid transfer between a container accessible via a container diaphragm and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector diaphragm. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container diaphragm and the fluid transfer connector diaphragm during at least a portion of the fluid transfer.

A liquid transfer device is disclosed comprising a first part and a second part, where the first part comprises a cylindrical main nozzle and the second part comprises another nozzle, said device comprising a rotating system for closing or opening a viscous liquid channel, the rotating system is configured by securing the second portion on the first portion.

To provide a leakproof sealing action during fluid transfer from a first container to a second container.SOLUTION: A system for closed transfer of fluids includes a syringe adapter including a cannula having a first end and a second end with the second end positioned within the housing, and a seal arrangement positioned within the housing and movable within the housing with the seal arrangement including a membrane. The system includes a second component including an engagement member having a plurality of protrusions and a membrane. The second component configured to be received by the syringe adapter such that the membrane of the seal arrangement engages the membrane of the second component. The plurality of protrusions are configured to engage a portion of the housing of the syringe adapter to secure the second component to the syringe adapter when the second component is received by the syringe adapter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

The invention relates to a transfer sleeve (1) for aseptically transferring a fluid from a first container (2) to a powder or from a fluid to a fluid in a second container (3), the transfer sleeve comprising two tube sections (4, 5) extending in the same direction and having different lengths in the longitudinal direction (L) of the tube sections (4, 5), wherein the longer tube section (4, 5) ends in a piercing tip (6), wherein the tube sections (4, 5) are designed to be fixedly connected to a coupling wall (8) cylindrically surrounding the tube sections (4, 5), wherein the coupling wall (8) has a recess (15) corresponding to each tip (6) and on both sides opposite to the longitudinal direction (L) of the tube sections (4, 5) extending to the terminal edge (16) of the coupling wall (8), in which recesses (15) the piercing tips (6) of the tube sections (4, 5) are respectively exposed in a side view. In order to improve a transfer sleeve of the type described in a manner that is advantageous, particularly in terms of use technology, it is proposed that the coupling wall (8) protrudes beyond the piercing tip (6) in the direction of the longitudinal extension (L) of the tube sections (4, 5) and that the recess (15) widens in a V-shaped manner corresponding to the terminal edge (16).

The invention generally relates to a therapeutic garment for treating fluid overload in a patient by providing controlled stimulation of fluid transfer directly and non-invasively from an interstitial compartment of the patient through the skin of the patient.

A transcutaneous fluid transfer device, a first method of providing a transcutaneous fluid transfer device, and a second method of administering an injection are disclosed. The transcutaneous fluid transfer device includes a first housing, a delivery needle, a second housing, and a plug. The second housing is translatable between a protected position and an injected position and biased toward the protected position. The delivery needle penetrates the plug as the second housing translates toward the injected position. The first method includes providing a first housing and providing a second housing. The second method includes contacting the device to an injection site, translating a second housing, penetrating a plug of the transfer device, advancing a delivery needle, translating the second housing, and sealing the delivery needle. Advantageously, the transcutaneous fluid transfer device may prevent the leakage and / or vaporization of fluids and / or gases from exposed needle tips.