Portable dialysis machine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9517296
APP PUB NO 20140138294A1
SERIAL NO

14040362

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The specification discloses a portable dialysis machine having a detachable controller unit and base unit. The controller unit includes a door having an interior face, a housing with a panel, where the housing and panel define a recessed region configured to receive the interior face of the door, and a manifold receiver fixedly attached to the panel. The base unit has a planar surface for receiving a container of fluid, a scale integrated with the planar surface, a heater in thermal communication with the planar surface, and a sodium sensor in electromagnetic communication with the planar surface. Embodiments of the disclosed portable dialysis system have improved structural and functional features, including improved modularity, ease of use, and safety features.

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  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC.

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Braig, James Roswell Piedmont, US 10 577
Clemens, Charles Encinitas, US 5 367
Foster, Clark Berg Mission Viejo, US 11 414
Fulkerson, Barry Neil Longmont, US 51 1416
Ghidoli, Daniele Laguna Hills, US 30 922
Gura, Victor Beverly Hills, US 32 3137
Hering, Martin Irvine, US 23 725
Isackson, Frank Monrovia, US 9 508
Joseph, Russell Thomas Las Flores, US 10 577
Mishelevich, David J Playa del Rey, US 103 4606
Robinson, Thomas Addison, US 23 670
Smith, Mark Forrest Longmont, US 14 603
Trcka, Milan North Tustin, US 16 582
Zwierstra, Jan Brian San Pedro, US 8 520

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