Patent ID: 7121521
Filing Date: 2006-10-17
Classification: F16K,G05D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for regulating a flow of fluid in a tube, comprising: a housing comprising a curved portion extending along an axis of the tube and defining an opening between an end of the curved portion and the housing, the opening providing access to a passage configured to at least partially receive the tube; an adjustment mechanism rotatably coupled to the housing and selectively configurable between a first position and a second position; and a stopper at least partially provided in the housing and coupled to the adjustment mechanism, the stopper comprising a beveled surface for engaging the tube, the beveled surface being angled so that the tube is urged toward the curved portion; wherein the stopper is configured to engage the tube when the tube is placed through the opening into the passage and the adjustment mechanism is rotated from the first position to the second position thereby constricting the tube.