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Cannula operated pinch valve

US6461345B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 1999
Grant dateOct 8, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2400/0655
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is disclosed a pinch valve for allowing access to a sterile reaction vessel using a cannula. The valve remains closed until a cannula is inserted. Upon removal of the cannula, the valve automatically closes maintaining the sterile or otherwise controlled conditions of the reaction vessel.

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