Bubble detector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4312341
SERIAL NO

06103040

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In a flow metering apparatus a bubble detector for detecting bubble formation in tubing subject to deformation from internal fluid pressure includes a light source and a light detector. The light detector is positioned on the opposite side of the tubing from the light source such that the light transmitted through the tubing to the detector is dependent on the presence of fluid in the tubing and on the shape of the lumen of the tubing. A control circuit responsive to the output of the detector interrupts operation of the metering apparatus when the light transmitted through the tubing falls below a predetermined minimum level. False interruptions resulting from deformation of the tubing by pressure changes in the fluid are prevented by forming members which engage the wall of the tubing adjacent the light source and light detector.

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  • BAXTER TRAVENOL LABORATORIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baron, John Wheeling, IL 12 241
Zissimopoulos, Nick Schaumburg, IL 4 139

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