Fluid communication manifold and control system
US5168901A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87885
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-function fluid communication control system for effecting selective automated control of fluid communication between fluid sources and instruments is disclosed. The system comprises a disposable stopcock manifold having a plurality of stopcocks adapted to be releasably connected to an actuator system which automatically operates the stopcocks. The stopcocks may also be manually operated to override the automatic operation of the stopcocks. The actuator system for the stopcock manifold is controllable by a microprocessor.
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