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The temperature regulating device of the instant invention accurately regulates the temperature of a fluid to be sent through a conduit for either warming or cooling an infusate that is to be provided to a patient. The heater/cooler that is used for regulating the temperature of the fluid, and the f

The temperature regulating device of the instant invention accurately regulates the temperature of a fluid to be sent through a conduit for either warming or cooling an infusate that is to be provided to a patient. The heater/cooler that is used for regulating the temperature of the fluid, and the fluid itself, are continuously monitored by a number of sensors, which provide feedback signals to a processor controller, to ensure that the temperature of the fluid is maintained at a desired temperature. The fluid is circulated by a pump which operation is also continuously monitored. A special connector assembly provides the inlet/outlet connection between the device and the fluid conduit. The connector assembly is constructed such that the system would operate only when the connector of the fluid conduit is correctly mated thereto. A calibration device, shaped substantially the same as the connector for the fluid conduit, when mated to the connector assembly, initiates a sequence that include the calibration and testing of various temperature sensitive components in the device.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of establishing a fluid path between a fluid temperature regulation unit whereby the temperature of a fluid is regulated and a heat exchange conduit wherethrough the temperature regulated fluid is circulated and eventually returned to said temperature regulatio

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of establishing a fluid path between a fluid temperature regulation unit whereby the temperature of a fluid is regulated and a heat exchange conduit wherethrough the temperature regulated fluid is circulated and eventually returned to said temperature regulation unit, comprising the steps of:mounting an interface means to a given location at a wall of said temperature regulation unit for establishing a path whereby said fluid can traverse from and to said unit;mating a connector having attached thereto said heat exchange conduit to said interface means for establishing a closed circuit for the flow of said fluid between said temperature regulation unit and said heat exchange conduit bysuperposing said connector over said interface means,engaging said connector to said interface means, androtating said connector coplanarly with said interface means to sealingly mate said connector to said interface means.