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Irreversible flow control clamp

US8262639B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 10, 2009
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K7/063
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to clamps for controlling the flow of liquid through a fluid circuit. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to flow control clamps that can be substantially irreversibly secured in a closed position, thereby discouraging reopening of the flow path of the tube.

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