Patent ID: 7410155
Filing Date: 2008-08-12
Classification: A61M,B01L,F16K,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of clamping and cutting a deformable tube, comprising: a. extending the tube between first and second sections of a clamp; b. clamping the tube by closing the first and second sections on the tube; c. separating each section into first and second portions so as to divide the clamp and the first and second sections into two parts with each part including a portion of the first and second sections; d. cutting the tube between the two parts so as to leave at least one portion of the tube clamped with at least one part of the first and second sections; e. wherein the clamp includes at least two locking devices with at least one locking device disposed with each part of the clamp such that when the clamp is divided into two parts at least one part of the clamp will remain clamped on the tube.