Valves and valve actuation – Tube compressors – Pivoting tube contacting element
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-27
2008-10-14
Fristoe, Jr., John K. (Department: 3753)
Valves and valve actuation
Tube compressors
Pivoting tube contacting element
C251S004000, C604S250000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07434779
ABSTRACT:
A conduit clamp has an upper member and a lower member selectively connectable around a flexible tube. The upper member and lower member has interconnecting pivot points for pivotally connecting to each other. The lower member has a pair of opposing sidewalls with rocker arms integrally formed therein for receiving and moving a locking protuberance extending on outer surfaces of the upper member as the conduit is depressed into a locked and closed position. The rocker arms are flexible to allow the locking protuberances to move in and out of gaps formed around the rocker arms for closing and opening the conduit clamp. The upper member has a pair of sidewalls and a lower extending projection therebetween. The extending projection closes the pathway in the flexible tube as the conduit clamp moves to a closed position.
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Fristoe Jr. John K.
Twin Bay Medical, Inc.
Young & Basile
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