Patent ID: 6074183
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: B01D,G01N

Abstract:
A blood dispensing driver comprising:a frame;a clamping assembly on the frame for removably securing a blood dispensing device comprising a flexible tube having an inlet end and an outlet end, wherein said clamping assembly comprises first and second opposed clamping elements that are translatably coupled to the frame for removably securing the flexible tube in the blood dispensing driver;a peristaltic drive wheel mounted on the first clamping element to engage the flexible tube between the drive wheel and the second clamping element when the blood dispensing device is secured in the clamping assembly, wherein rotation of the drive wheel induces blood to flow from the inlet end to the outlet end of the flexible tube, causing blood to be dispensed;wherein the frame comprises a collar for supporting the inlet end of the flexible tube; andwherein the frame further comprises one or more rods which extend laterally from the collar, wherein at least one of the opposed clamping elements is translatable mounted on the rods, and wherein the dispensing driver further comprises at least one motor for translating one or both of the clamping elements to selectively secure and release the flexible tube when placed in the collar.