US Patent:
20060178633, Aug 10, 2006
Inventors:
John Garibotto - Marblehead MA, US
Steven DiIanni - Danvers MA, US
David Zeller - Medford MA, US
Brian James - Reading MA, US
Marc Anderson - Clinton MA, US
Fred Finnemore - Jefferson ME, US
David Clare - Danvers MA, US
Jason Daigle - Medford MA, US
Assignee:
INSULET CORPORATION - Bedford MA
International Classification:
A61M 37/00
Abstract:
A chassis for a fluid delivery device provides mechanical and/or electrical connections between components of the fluid delivery device. The chassis includes a framework of structural members that mechanically interface components, such as a batteries, electrical contacts, fluid reservoirs, tubing, drive wheels, pivoting actuator components, sensors, control circuitry, alarms or indicators, sliding assemblies, springs, cams and latching members. The chassis may also include one or more electrically conductive paths along selected portions of the framework to provide electrical connections between the components.