Measuring and testing – Probe or probe mounting
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2009-10-27
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Probe or probe mounting
Reexamination Certificate
active
07607364
ABSTRACT:
A hygienic insert connector assembly that prevents biological contamination under sanitary processing conditions. It comprises an insert adapted to pass through an opening into a fluid chamber, a support assembly to support the insert, a seal disposed around the insert to seal the opening into the fluid chamber, and a compression mechanism to compress the seal. When the seal is axially compressed, the seal radially expands and contacts the wall of the opening into the fluid chamber as well as compressing the seal against the insert to form fluid tight seals. This eliminates the potential for product entrapment within or around the sealed surfaces, allowing efficient in-place cleaning and sterilization procedures as well as minimizing product wastage on process startup and shutdown. The connector assembly is also designed such that positive pressure inside the fluid chamber enhances the seals that are formed, and can be used with (but is not limited to) small diameter or high surface curvature fluid chambers and without limitation on the orientation of the chamber. The simple design and sealing method enables the insert to be easily removed, examined and re-inserted in conformance with international design standards for sanitary equipment.
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International Search Report, International Application No. PCT/GB2007/002711, Mailed: Oct. 19, 2007.
Bellamy Tamiko D
Coats & Bennett P.L.L.C.
Williams Hezron
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