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Peristaltic pump having a spiral cam and straight peristaltic tube

US4544329A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 14, 1983
Grant dateOct 1, 1985
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M5/14232
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved peristaltic pump is disclosed which comprises a plurality of peristaltic tubes which extend from a central suction port to a common discharge chamber. A spiral cam engages the tubes and closes the lumens defined thereby. The spiral cam is rotated relative to the tubes to effect pumping.

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