Method of detecting an obstruction in a fluid flow line of a medical laboratory instrument

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PATENT NO 5622869
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08500073

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An apparatus for detecting obstructions of a flow line. A detector housing is provided having a cavity therein. The detector housing has first and second openings into the cavity. The flow line is attached to the detector housing establishing a flow path through the first opening, the cavity, and the second opening, respectively. A pressure detector detects changes in pressure within the cavity, indicating the presence of an obstruction.

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  • AKZO NOBEL N.V.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Keiter, Dean L Durham, NC 2 59
Lewis, Gregory D Cary, NC 8 158
Moreno, Mario Durham, NC 21 1272

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