CUSTOMIZABLE PERSONAL DIALYSIS DEVICE HAVING EASE OF USE AND THERAPY ENHANCEMENT FEATURES
First Claim
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1. A dialysis machine comprising:
- an enclosure;
a graphical user interface (“
GUI”
) connected to the enclosure and configured to display a parameter associated with the dialysate pump; and
a projector configured to project the parameter onto a surface external from the enclosure so as to allow a patient to readily view the parameter.
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Abstract
A peritoneal dialysis machine includes an enclosure; dialysate pump located within the enclosure; a graphical user interface connected to the enclosure and configured to display a parameter associated with the dialysate pump; and a projector configured to project the parameter onto a surface external from the enclosure so as to allow a patient to readily view the parameter.
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20 Claims
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1. A dialysis machine comprising:
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an enclosure; a graphical user interface (“
GUI”
) connected to the enclosure and configured to display a parameter associated with the dialysate pump; anda projector configured to project the parameter onto a surface external from the enclosure so as to allow a patient to readily view the parameter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A dialysis machine comprising:
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an enclosure; a dialysate pump located within the enclosure; a user interface connected to the enclosure and configured to display a parameter associated with the dialysate pump; and at least one control feature for controlling the dialysate pump parameter, the control feature selected from the group consisting of;
(i) a keyboard projected from the enclosure and displayed on a surface separate from the enclosure;
(ii) a touch screen with tactile feedback;
(iii) a Braille interface; and
(iv) a telecommunications device for the deaf (“
TDD”
) interface. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A dialysis machine comprising:
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a dialysate pump; and a graphical user interface (“
GUI”
) allowing a patient to program a treatment including at least one patient fill using the dialysate pump, at least one dwell, and at least one patient drain using the dialysate pump,the GUI further programmed to provide an alert when it is time to begin the treatment so as to complete the at least one patient fill, dwell and drain by a prescribed time. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A dialysis machine comprising:
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a dialysate pump; and a graphical user interface (“
GUI”
) allowing a patient to program a treatment including at least one patient fill using the dialysate pump, at least one patient dwell, and at least one patient drain using the dialysate pump,the GUI further programmed to adjust a time of the at least one patient dwell automatically so as to be able to complete the at least one patient fill, dwell and drain by a prescribed time. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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