Free-flow protection devices and methods

Details Free-flow protection devices and methods Free-flow protection devices and methods

1996-08-14

1999-09-21

Izaguirre, Ismael

Pumps

Expansible chamber type

Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed

604153, F04B 4308

Patent

active

059544856

ABSTRACT:
The present invention describes a free-flow protection device. A pump and tube are provided where the pump affects the flow of fluid through the tube. The device occludes the tube when the tube becomes disengaged from the pump. The device may be internal or external to the tube. The tube may attach to the pump with a pressure plate.

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