US Patent No: 4,479,762

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Prepackaged fluid processing module having pump and valve elements operable in response to applied pressures

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Abstract

A disposable prepackaged fluid processing module includes an integral housing wherein fluid containers, tubing segments, and other components required in processing a fluid are contained. Fluid communication between the containers, components and tubing segments is provided by a fluid circuit formed by a panel of the housing, and an overlying fluid-impermeable flexible sheet member. The fluid circuit includes pump and valve elements which operate in response to pressures applied to the sheet member. Upon installation of the system in a related actuator apparatus pneumatic actuator ports apply pressures to the pump and valve elements to circulate fluid through the fluid circuit.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
BAXTER TRAVENOL LABORATORIES, INC.Not Provided175

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bilstad, Arnold C Deerfield, IL 48 1822
Brown, Richard I Northbrook, IL 110 4012
Kruger, Robert J McHenry, IL 21 1404

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