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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 16, 1999
Filed:
Feb. 05, 1997
Michael W Johnson, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Jeffrey J McKenzie, Watertown, MN (US);
Fluoroware, Inc., Chaska, MN (US);
Abstract
A modular tubing support and constrainment device for supporting and constraining tubing comprising a plurality of modular support trays, a module connector portion and a clamping portion. The modular support trays each incorporate a bottom portion for supporting the tubing and side constrainment portions to significantly constrain the amount of snaking by the tubing. The modular support trays further incorporate a plurality of apertures which are used by the module connector portions to connect and join the modular support trays into a continuous single unit. The apertures are also used by the clamping portion so that the clamping block may be secured to the modular support tray. The clamping block has an arcuate bore therethrough that is sized to fit snugly about and constrain the tubing. The bore may be lined with an elastomeric material to provide extra tube gripping potential.