Patent ID: 6254363
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: B01F,B29B,B29C,B29K,F04B

Abstract:
An apparatus for use with a source of liquid, a liquid processing machine, and a peristaltic pump, said apparatus comprising:a plurality of interconnected tubes configured to convey the liquid along a flow path defined by and between the source, said tubes and the processing machine, said tubes including a delivery tube configured to draw the liquid from the source, a feed tube configured to discharge the liquid to the machine, and a peristaltic tube configured to convey the liquid from said delivery tube to said feed tube under direct engagement by the peristaltic pump;a purge tube; anda valve operative to divert fluid from said peristaltic tube to said purge tube so as to avoid said feed tube;said purge tube comprising an exit from said flow path, whereby air can be purged from said peristaltic tube through said purge tube to avoid directing said air into said feed tube and onward toward the processing machine.