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Fiber optic linked fluid block system

  • US 5,687,950 A
  • Filed: 10/30/1995
  • Issued: 11/18/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A fiber-optic linked fluid block apparatus comprising:

  • a fluid chamber disposed in the fluid flow path of the fluid line;

    a block valve means, disposed within the fluid chamber, for permitting fluid flow and blocking fluid flow through the fluid chamber;

    a ratchet gear, having four evenly spaced apart teeth, connected to the block valve means;

    a solenoid having a shaft and return spring;

    a first ratchet arm, having a first end attached to the shaft, a second end, and a tooth located therebetween;

    a second ratchet arm, having a first end attached to the shaft, a second end, and a tooth located therebetween;

    a spring attached between the second end of the first ratchet arm and the second end of the second ratchet arm;

    a control means for electronic control of the solenoid; and

    a fiber optic means for electronically linking the solenoid with the control means.

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