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Combined load and latch mechanism for fluid flow control apparatus

  • US 4,460,358 A
  • Filed: 11/07/1980
  • Issued: 07/17/1984
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/1980
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a fluid flow control apparatus for controlling the parenteral administration of liquids through a feeding tube from a liquid source to a patient, the combination comprising:

  • electromechanical output means for manipulating the feeding tube to vary the flow of liquid in the feeding tube, said output means including biasing means for applying a bias force normally urging said output means to a position for engagement with the feeding tube; and

    a latch mounted for movement between an open position and a closed position, said latch in said open position urging said output means to a position for disengagement with the feeding tube, and said biasing means urging said output means to automatically return to said position for engagement with the feeding tube upon movement of said latch to said closed position, said latch further including a wall defining one side of a channel for capturing the feeding tube in position for manipulation by said output means when said latch is in said closed position.

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