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Condition detection system and clamp

US5445613A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1993
Grant dateAug 29, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M39/281
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A clamping device for obstructing the flow of fluid through a tube is disclosed which may be electrically or manually actuated in response to an electrical signal from a condition detection means associated with the tube. The clamping device may also be actuated to compress the tube gradually, providing incrementally decreasing flow through the tube.

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