Title:
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIMPLIFIED AND HYGIENIC ACCESS TO A FLUID CHAMBER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2008/040928
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
A measurement probe connector assembly (10) or conduit connector assembly (10) comprises an insert (40) adapted to pass through an opening into the fluid chamber (20), a support assembly (30) to support the insert (40), a seal (50) disposed around the insert (40) to seal the opening into the fluid chamber (20), and a compression mechanism to compress the seal (50). When the seal (50) is axially compressed, the seal (50) radially expands and contacts the inside edge of the opening into the fluid chamber (20) to form a fluid tight seal. The connector assembly (10) is designed so that positive pressure inside the fluid chamber (20) enhances the seal that is formed. Additionally, the connector assembly (10) is designed to minimize biological contamination risks and the transfer of thermal and/or electrical energy from the fluid chamber wall (22) to the insert (40).
Inventors:
DUFF ALAN JOHN (GB)
Application Number:
PCT/GB2007/002711
Publication Date:
March 01, 2012
Filing Date:
July 18, 2007
Export Citation:
Assignee:
DUFF ALAN JOHN (GB)
International Classes:
F16L41/00; F16L41/14
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
PIDGEON, Robert, John et al. (15 Clare Road, Halifax HX1 2HY, GB)
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