Dispensing – Automatic control – Material level control
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-01
2011-03-01
Ngo, Lien T (Department: 3754)
Dispensing
Automatic control
Material level control
C222S092000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07896197
ABSTRACT:
A fluid dispensing device, suitable for dispensing fluid from a fluid supply to a receptacle, is disclosed, wherein a pliable fluid reservoir is located between the fluid supply and the receptacle, and wherein peristaltic pumps are used to supply and dispense said fluid from the pliable fluid reservoir. The fluid level in the pliable fluid reservoir is electronically monitored with data being transmitted to either or both pumps for the operative control thereof. The pliable fluid reservoir is configured, together with certain connected conduits, as a disposable, easily-installable, single-use unit.
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Furey James F.
McInnes Mark
Millipore Corporation
Ngo Lien T
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