Patent ID: 6019716
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: A61M,B04B

Abstract:
A device for holding a flexible bag within a centrifuge bucket, the device comprising:a. a housing;b. a compartment within the housing for holding the flexible bag in place; andc. at least one clamp assembly mounted on the housing, the clamp assembly comprising:i. at least one movable partition for dividing the compartment into an upper section and a lower section when the partition is in a closed position;ii. at least one actuator contacting the partition for transferring a control force to move the partition from the closed position in the compartment to an open position when the control force is applied and to move the partition from the open position to the closed position when the control force is removed; andiii. at least one resilient member mounted to the partition and to the housing for maintaining the partition in the closed position when the control force is removed from the actuator.