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A pressure plate for use with a pump includes a top surface configured for receipt of a tube and a plurality of side edges defining a channel communicating with the top surface. The pressure plate also includes a pair of hooks and a loop for releasably attaching the pressure plate to the pump. Attac

A pressure plate for use with a pump includes a top surface configured for receipt of a tube and a plurality of side edges defining a channel communicating with the top surface. The pressure plate also includes a pair of hooks and a loop for releasably attaching the pressure plate to the pump. Attachment structure is provided for fixedly attaching the first end of the top surface to the pump. A method for attaching to a pump a reservoir having a tube includes providing a pressure plate with first and second ends and having an inlet tube slot and an outlet tube slot for holding the tube; attaching the first end of the pressure plate to the pump using a fastener, the fastener allowing the pressure plate to pivot toward and away from the pump; inserting the tube into the inlet tube slot and outlet tube slot; pivoting the second end of the pressure plate toward the pump; and attaching the second end of the pressure plate to the pump.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A pressure plate for use with a pump, the pressure plate comprising:a top surface having first and second ends and being configured for receipt of a tube;a plurality of side edges substantially orthogonal to the top surface, the side edges defining a channel communicating

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A pressure plate for use with a pump, the pressure plate comprising:a top surface having first and second ends and being configured for receipt of a tube;a plurality of side edges substantially orthogonal to the top surface, the side edges defining a channel communicating with the top surface;a pair of hooks and a loop on the top surface for releasably attaching the pressure plate to the pump; andattachment structure constructed and arranged for fixedly attaching the first end of the top surface to the pump, the second end being selectively moveable relative to the pump when the first end is fixedly attached to the pump.