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Tube bracket for fluid apparatus

US8597247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

15Claims

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Assignee

NESTEC S.A. · CH

Inventors

Thomas L. Peterson · Eden Prairie, US
Thomas McPeak · Shakopee, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 19, 2008
Grant date	Dec 3, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 6, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/85978
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bracket is provided. In an embodiment, the bracket comprises a first seat and a second seat. The first seat is sized to retain a first fluid implement. The second seat is sized to retain a second fluid implement from the bracket. The second seat includes a top opening, a side opening and a front concave portion. The second seat is configured to prevent inadvertent removal of the second fluid implement from the bracket. A fluid delivery apparatus including the bracket, as well as a method for delivering fluid, such as medical fluids including nutritional fluids, and industrial fluids through the delivery apparatus is also provided.

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