Interim Fluid Volume Verification Pneumatic Valve System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current fluid dispensing systems in medical settings face challenges in efficiently dispensing precise volumes of fluid while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, often sacrificing efficiency for accuracy in measurement verification.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a first fluid container, an interim volume verification container, and a third fluid container, with a pneumatic valve controlled by a controller to draw and expel fluid volumes accurately, using capacitive or optical sensors for measurement verification and image capture for record-keeping, enabling efficient and accurate dispensing to a medication delivery device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual verification methods are used to ensure accurate fluid measurement, then measurement precision is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to time-consuming verification processes
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-verification of fluid volume through automated sensors and control mechanisms. The pump controller automatically monitors fluid transfer, verifies volume accuracy, and maintains records without requiring manual intervention, thereby achieving both high measurement precision and improved productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical verification with automated electronic sensing and control systems. Sensors automatically detect fluid volume, and the pump controller manages the entire dispensing and verification process electronically, eliminating the need for manual measurement and verification operations
2Productivity
If automated dispensing systems are implemented to improve efficiency, then productivity is improved, but measurement precision deteriorates due to lack of verification
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where sensors continuously monitor fluid volume during dispensing. The pump controller receives real-time feedback on fluid transfer and adjusts the dispensing process to maintain precise volume accuracy, ensuring both efficiency and measurement precision are achieved simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses electronic sensing and control systems to replace manual verification, enabling automated monitoring of fluid volume. The sensor-based feedback loop allows the system to self-correct and maintain precision while operating at high speed, resolving the contradiction between automation and accuracy
3Reliability
If multiple verification steps are added to ensure safety and regulatory compliance, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple verification functions into an integrated system. The pump controller consolidates fluid transfer control, volume monitoring, verification, and record-keeping into a single unified device, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high reliability through comprehensive verification capabilities
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system ensures precise and repeatable dispensing of fluid volumes, enhancing efficiency while maintaining accuracy and safety, with the ability to verify fluid types and volumes, and generate records for audit purposes.
Implementation Method 1
the pneumatic valve causing a vacuum to be applied to the second cavity of the second fluid container
Implementation Method 2
the pneumatic valve causing a pressure to be applied to the second cavity of the second fluid container
Implementation Method 3
The volume measurement apparatus may include a capacitive sensor configured to read a fluid level of the second fluid container
Implementation Method 4
the volume measurement apparatus may include an optical sensor configured to read a fluid level of the second fluid container
Data Source
AI summary
A system, method, apparatus, and computer program product are provided for interim volume verification. A system may include a first fluid container defining a first cavity, a second fluid container defining a second cavity, and a third fluid container defining a third cavity. Systems may include a pneumatic valve, where the pneumatic valve may be in pneumatic communication with the second cavity of the second fluid container. A controller may be configured to control the pneumatic valve. Systems may include a display configured to present a volume measurement to a user. A target volume of fluid may be caused by the controller to be drawn from the first cavity of the first fluid container into the second cavity of the second fluid container in response to the first cavity of the first fluid container being in fluid communication with the second cavity of the second container and the pneumatic valve causing a vacuum to be applied to the second cavity of the second fluid container.