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Switching device and apparatus for controlling flow of a fluid

US7836914B2 · kind B2 · utility

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39Claims

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Assignee

GAMBRO LUNDIA AB · SE

Inventors

Johan Drott · Bjärred, SE
Eddie Nilsson · Höör, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 10, 2004
Grant date	Nov 23, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 22, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/86871
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A switching device for a fluid distribution set presenting a deformable portion having a first port, a second port, a third port and a fourth port, is disclosed. The switching device comprises an active portion adapted, in use, for clamping the deformable portion of the fluid distribution set, and a housing body defining a seat for receiving the deformable portion. The switching device can be operated according to first and second clamping positions, wherein the active portion is approached to a corresponding active surface of the housing body. A fluid control apparatus comprising the above switching device and the portion of the fluid distribution set is also described.

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