441 patents
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Priming System and Method for Dialysis Systems
6 Jan 21
The application is directed to an extracorporeal blood processing system capable of using dialysate to prime the system.
Barry Neil Fulkerson, Martin Hering, Frank Isackson
Filed: 20 Jul 20
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Closed loop dialysis treatment using adaptive ultrafiltration rates
4 Jan 21
A method of performing closed-loop dialysis treatment during hemodialysis is provided.
Louis L. Barrett, Ken Chhi, David Yuds, Tom Merics, Joan Dowd
Filed: 20 Mar 18
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Dialysis System for Facilitating a Health-enhanced Home Environment
30 Dec 20
A dialysis system is described having components for facilitating a health-enhanced environment in the vicinity of a dialysis machine in the home.
David Yuds, Samiullah K. Durrani
Filed: 25 Jun 19
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Hydrophobic Filters for Air Management In Dialysis Machines
30 Dec 20
Dialysis systems and methods for operating dialysis machines (e.g., peritoneal dialysis machines) for conducting dialysis treatments, may include a dialysis machine for transferring dialysate to a patient from a dialysate bag, and a warmer pouch for flowing the dialysate through to heat to a predetermined temperature before flowing into the patient.
Kulwinder S. Plahey, John A. Biewer
Filed: 9 Sep 20
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Ammonia Detection In Dialysis Systems
30 Dec 20
A spectroscopic detection system includes a sensor configured to reflect light of a first wavelength associated with a presence of a reference substance on the sensor and configured to reflect light of a second wavelength associated with a presence of a monitored substance on the sensor, wherein the monitored substance flows to the sensor from a circulating fluid.
Harshavardhana Reddy Mallipalli, Philip Scott James, Ethan Lee Zimbra, Kerissa Adams, Troy Dayton, Jon F. Moss
Filed: 30 Jul 20
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Automatic Dialysate Detection In Dialysis Machines
30 Dec 20
A method for operating a dialysis machine to conduct a dialysis treatment on a patient (e.g., a peritoneal dialysis machine) may include transferring dialysate from a first bag, and automatically determining the dialysate from the first bag has completely transferred.
Kulwinder S. Plahey, John A. Biewer
Filed: 9 Sep 20
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Dialysis Solution Waste Minimization Systems and Methods
30 Dec 20
Dialysis machines and methods for operating dialysis machines (e.g., peritoneal dialysis machines) may include delivering dialysate to a patient and detecting a temperature of a volume of the dialysate, an air content of the dialysate volume, or another condition, or combinations thereof, wherein the detected temperature of the dialysate volume is compared to a predetermined maximum temperature, the detected air content of the dialysate volume is compared to a predetermined maximum air content and the detected other condition generates a signal.
John A. Biewer, Kulwinder S. Plahey
Filed: 9 Sep 20
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Methods and Systems for Leak Detection in a Dialysis System
30 Dec 20
The present invention is directed toward a dialysis unit that is modular and portable, with improved functionality.
Barry Neil Fulkerson, Martin Hering, Mark F. Smith, Jan B. Zwierstra
Filed: 6 Jul 20
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Patient Line Check and Occlusion Detection for a Dialysis Machine Using Adjusted Pump Operating Parameters
23 Dec 20
A dialysis machine (e.g., a peritoneal dialysis (PD) machine) can include a patient line that provides dialysate solution to a patient and removes effluent dialysate from the patient through a catheter.
Kulwinder S. Plahey, Jie Zhu
Filed: 19 Jun 19
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Disposable Apparatus and Kit for Conducting Dialysis
23 Dec 20
An extracorporeal blood processing system comprises a plastic molded compact manifold that supports a plurality of molded blood and dialysate fluidic pathways along with a plurality of relevant sensors, valves and pumps.
Thomas Patrick Robinson, Charles E. Clemens, David Jacob Mishelevich, James Roswell Braig, Barry Neil Fulkerson, Daniele Ghidoli, Russell Thomas Joseph
Filed: 30 Aug 20
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Charging Systems for Devices Related to Dialysis Treatments
23 Dec 20
In one aspect of the invention, a method of charging a medical device includes receiving radiofrequency signals from a remote machine remote from the medical device via a receiver of the medical device.
Donovan Halliburton, Alexander Joseph Brown, Kelly Yik
Filed: 1 Sep 20
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System and Method for Controlling Venous Air Recovery in a Portable Dialysis System
16 Dec 20
The present specification discloses a portable dialysis system comprising a mechanism that allows the user to accurately position an air bubble in a venous line, so that it can be safely removed.
John Arrizza, John Erik Michael Palmroos, Ernesto Trillanes de la Fuente, Nhan Viet Pham, Barry Neil Fulkerson
Filed: 26 Aug 20
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Systems and Methods for Measuring Electrical Characteristic of Medical Fluids
16 Dec 20
A device for measuring conductivity of a fluid.
Philip Scott James, Jon F. Moss, Lynn E. Jensen, Mary Hoover, Spencer Barrett
Filed: 20 Apr 20
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Social virtual dialysis clinic
14 Dec 20
A social virtual dialysis clinic is provided that simulates social community aspects of a clinic group environment for patients undergoing a medical treatment away from a clinic.
Elijah E. Cocks, Stacy Blasberg
Filed: 9 Feb 16
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Methods of synthesizing hydrous zirconium oxide and other oxides
7 Dec 20
The present invention relates to sol gel hydrous metal oxide particles, such as hydrous zirconium oxide particles, their manufacture, and their use in such applications as sorbent dialysis.
Raymond J. Wong, Lucas Fontenelle
Filed: 12 Mar 13
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Disposable kits adapted for use in a dialysis machine
7 Dec 20
The specification discloses a portable dialysis machine having a detachable controller unit and base unit.
Barry Neil Fulkerson, Alec Huang, Brian Thomas Kelly
Filed: 26 Feb 19
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Methods and systems for detecting an occlusion in a blood circuit of a dialysis system
30 Nov 20
The present specification describes systems and methods for detecting an occlusion in a tubing carrying a patient's blood through a manifold and into a dialyzer in a dialysis system.
Barry Neil Fulkerson, Nhan Viet Pham, Alec Huang
Filed: 25 Dec 18
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Dialysis machine support assemblies and related systems and methods
30 Nov 20
In some aspects, a dialysis machine support assembly includes a platform configured to support a dialysis machine and a drive assembly configured to move the platform vertically.
Gurpreet Singh, Sean Farrell, Michael David Young
Filed: 28 Aug 18
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Communication with home dialysis machines using a network connected system
30 Nov 20
This disclosure relates to remote control of dialysis machines.
Aiyuan Wang, Martin Joseph Crnkovich, Fei Wang, Sue-Jane Lee, David Yuds, Hak Kan Leung, Jeffrey Tarn
Filed: 20 Aug 19
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Universal Portable Machine for Online Hemodiafiltration Using Regenerated Dialysate
25 Nov 20
Manifolds suitable for use in hemodialysis, hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis are provided.
Palmer David UPDYKE, Barry FULKERSON, Amaury DE LEON DE LEON, Michelle BAYLY
Filed: 12 Aug 20