Fluid delivery device

Abstract

A fluid delivery device may include a fluid driving mechanism for driving fluid out of a reservoir and an actuating mechanism for actuating the driving mechanism. The fluid delivery device may also include one or more sensors for monitoring operation of the fluid delivery device. The fluid delivery device may also include a chassis providing mechanical and / or electrical connections between components of the fluid delivery device.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 704291, filed on Nov. 7, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 128,205, which are assigned to the assignee of the present application and are incorporated herein by reference. [0002] This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (Attorney Docket No. INSL-165) entitled CHASSIS FOR FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE, which is filed concurrently herewith, assigned to the assignee of the present application, and incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD [0003] The present invention relates to fluid delivery devices and more particularly, to an infusion pump for delivering therapeutic liquids to a patient. BACKGROUND INFORMATION [0004] Fluid delivery devices have numerous uses such as delivering a liquid medicine to a patient subcutaneously. In a patient with diabetes mellitus, for ...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

Currently available ambulatory infusion devices are expensive, difficult to program and prepare for infusion, and tend to be bulky, heavy and very fragile.

Preparing these devices for infusion can be difficult and require the patient to carry both the intended medication as various accessories.

Due to the complexity and high cost of existing devices many patients who would benefit from an ambulatory infusion pump are, nonetheless using inferior forms of therapy.

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