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Peristaltic pump
Assignee: NOORD NEDERLANDSCHE MACHINEFABRIEK BV
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Filing: 1980-07-10
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Granted: 1984-01-03
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Expires: 2000-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A peristaltic pump comprising a pump housing wherein a hose is provided, leaving a hollow space surrounding the hose, while the ends of the hose are sealingly connected all around to the edge of a supply opening resp. discharge opening of the pump housing, and the pump housing being provided with means for supplying a medium to the hollow space, resp. discharging medium therefrom in order to exert pressure on the outer wall of the hose at desired points of time, whereby the hose adjacent the supply end for the material to be pumped is provided with a weakening.
Inventors
- 👤 Cornelis J. van Os
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:40
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04B; F04B43/00; F04B43/08; F04B43/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A peristaltic pump comprising: (a) a hollow linear pump housing having opposite ends, (b) a hose extending linearly in said housing and spaced therefrom along its length, leaving a hollow space surrounding the hose, said housing having a supply opening in one end and a discharge opening in the other end, (c) the ends of the hose being sealingly connected all around to the edge of the supply opening and the discharge opening of the pump housing, respectively, (d) the pump housing provided with means for supplying a fluid medium to the hollow space, and for discharging medium therefrom, in order to exert pressure on the outer wall of the hose at desired times to collapse the hose inwardly upon the introduction of fluid medium into the hollow space, (e) characterized in that the hose has uniform wall thickness and elasticity throughout its length except that adjacent the supply end for the material to be pumped the hose is provided with a weakening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A peristaltic pump comprising: (a) a hollow linear pump housing having opposite ends, (b) a hose extending linearly in said housing and spaced therefrom along its length, leaving a hollow space surrounding the hose, said housing having a supply opening in one end and a discharge opening in the other end, (c) the ends of the hose being sealingly connected all around to the edge of the supply opening and the discharge opening of the pump housing, respectively, (d) the pump housing provided with means for supplying a fluid medium to the hollow space, and for discharging medium therefrom, in order to exert pressure on the outer wall of the hose at desired times to collapse the hose inwardly upon the introduction of fluid medium into the hollow space, (e) characterized in that the hose has uniform wall thickness and elasticity throughout its length except that adjacent the supply end for the material to be pumped the hose is provided with a weakening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 1, characterized in that substantially adjacent the weakening there is provided on the inner wall of the pump housing at least one cam which in the rest position slightly compresses the hose wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 1, characterized by two cams on the inner wall of the pump housing, disposed radially opposite to each other substantially adjacent the weakened hose wall portions, which cams slightly compress the hose wall locally.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 1, characterized in that the gas or liquid to be applied in the first and second hollow space is not chemically reactive or innocuously reactive in regard of the material to be pumped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A peristaltic pump according to any one of claim 1, characterized in that means are provided which obstruct a complete compression of the hose.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 5, characterized in that the last mentioned means comprise projections disposed on either side of the hose on the inner wall of the pump housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 5, characterized in that the last mentioned means comprise diametrically opposite projections or thickenings of the hose wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 5, characterized in that the last mentioned means comprise a plurality of interspaced, adjacently disposed projections or thickenings of the hose wall which upon compression of the hose come to lie against each other and within the hose there is a gap-like free space present and which obstruct a further compression of the hose.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 5, characterized in that the last mentioned means comprise tensioning means which are connected to the hose and to the pump housing and which are completely tensioned when within the hose there is still a gap-like free space present.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 1, characterized in that the wall of the hose is brought under a radial pre-compression.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 10, characterized in that the radial pre-compression is obtained by applying within the said hose a second hose longitudinally stressed in tension and having in released condition a slightly larger outer diameter than the inner diameter of the first hose, after which the tension is removed.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
A peristaltic pump according to claims 10 or 11 claims, characterized in that the first hose comprises on the inside a removable elastic hose serving as lining for the interior wall surface thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 12, characterized in that between the first hose and the hose serving as lining there is provided a liquid or paste-like lubricant.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 11, characterized in that on and/or in the wall of the first and/or second elastic hose there are provided one or more signal-producing means suitable for controlling or monitoring purposes.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 1, characterized in that the weakening is formed by locally changing the chemical composition of the wall.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 1, characterized in that the weakening comprises a locally thinned portion of the hose wall.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the weakening comprises two diametrically opposite weakened hose wall portions extending along a relatively slight radial and longitudinal distance.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the weakening comprises an annularly weakened hose wall portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
59 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 16, characterized by means which effect that the first hose upon increase of the pressure in the hollow space surrounding said hose is compressed in such a way that within the hose there remains a gap-like space starting at some distance from the weakening and extending in the direction of the discharge opening.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 19, characterized in that the last mentioned means comprise projections disposed on either side of the hose on the inner wall of the pump housing.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 19, characterized in that the last mentioned means comprise diametrically opposite projections or thickenings of the hose wall.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
61 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 19, characterized in that the last mentioned means comprise a plurality of interspaced, adjacently disposed projections or thickenings of the hose wall, which upon compression of the hose come to lie against each other when within the hose there is still a gap-like free space present and which counteract a further compression of the hose.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
45 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 19, characterized in that the last mentioned means comprise tensioning means which are connected to the hose and to the pump housing and which are completely tensioned when there is still a gap-like free space present within the hose.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
52 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 1, characterized by a second, relatively short hose provided adjacent the discharge opening in the pump housing, which hose lies around the first hose and which is surrounded by a second hollow space separated from the first and to which a pressure medium can be supplied.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
26 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 24, characterized in that the pressure medium is disposed once in the second hollow space under a suitably chosen pre-compression.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
25 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 24, characterized in that the second hollow space is provided with a liquid and communicates with a pressure accumulator.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
36 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 24, characterized by control means which supply alternately pressure medium to the first, and second hollow space in order to alternately compress the first hose, and the second outer hose.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
51 words
A peristaltic pump according to any one of claims 24, 25, 26 or 27, characterized in that the outer hose approximately half-way its length is provided with one or more weakened wall portions in registry with the weakened wall portion or the weakened wall portions of the first or inner hose.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
39 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 28, characterized by one or more cams disposed adjacent the weakened wall portions of the outer hose on the inner wall of the pump housing, which cams slightly compress the hose wall locally.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
45 words
A peristaltic pump according to any one of claims 24, 25, 26 or 27, characterized by at least one cam disposed on the inner wall of the pump housing substantially half-way the length of the outer hose, which cam slightly compresses the hose wall locally.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
57 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 30, characterized by a pair of cams disposed radially opposite to each other on the inner wall of the pump housing substantially half-way the length of the outer hose, which cams slightly compress the hose wall locally and which are in registry with the cams and/or weakening of the inner hose.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
48 words
A peristaltic pump according to claims 1 or 11, characterized in that the material from which the first hose is made permits osmosis between the material to be pumped and the gas or liquid to be applied as pressure medium in the hollow space surrounding the first hose.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
113 words
A peristaltic pump according to claims 1 or 24, characterized in that the housing comprises two halves pivoting relative to each other in each of which there is recessed a chamber which together constitute the hollow space(s) surrounding the hose or hoses and to which pressure medium may be supplied, while the hose or hoses is or are formed by membranes shutting off the chambers, which membranes in the closed condition of the housing are oppositely disposed and wherebetween in opened condition of the housing an additional hose through which the pumpable material can be conducted, may be installed, whereby the housing is provided with means for locking same in the closed condition.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
79 words
A peristaltic pump according to claims 1 or 24, characterized in that the first hollow space is filled with liquid and communicating via a line with a closed vessel in lower position which is likewise filled with liquid to a given level in such a way that the end of the line extends to underneath the liquid level in the vessel, while above the liquid level in the vessel terminates a control line connected to a pressure control means.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
15 words
A peristaltic pump according to claim 34, characterized in that as liquid is used glycerol.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-01-02 | 1987-07-04 | 1988-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-02 | 1991-07-04 | 1992-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-02 | 1995-07-04 | 1996-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |