| US 7,572,113 B2 | ||
| Methods and apparatus for pumping and dispensing | ||
| Michael T. Romanyszyn, San Antonio, Tex. (US); Basil F. Girjis, San Antonio, Tex. (US); and Alfred A. Schroeder, San Antonio, Tex. (US) | ||
| Assigned to Lancer Partnership, Ltd., San Antonio, Tex. (US) | ||
| Filed on Mar. 21, 2005, as Appl. No. 11/85,370. | ||
| Prior Publication US 2006/0208002 A1, Sep. 21, 2006 | ||
| Int. Cl. F04B 17/03 (2006.01); F04B 43/08 (2006.01) | ||
| U.S. Cl. 417—360 [417/477.1; 417/3] | 12 Claims |
| 1. A pump assembly. comprising:
a base having an electrical connector;
a motor housing engaged with the base and the electrical connector, the motor housing adapted for sliding disengagement from
both the base and the electrical connector in a single sliding motion in a first direction, and engagement with both the base
and the electrical connector in a single sliding motion in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the motor housing
providing a substantially water-tight seal around a motor, wherein electricity is supplied to the motor through the electrical
connector; and
a peristaltic pump comprising tube engaging members, the peristaltic pump coupled to the motor and adapted for quick disconnect
from the motor.
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