Portable Dialysis Machine
First Claim
1. A dialysis machine comprising:
- a. a controller unit wherein said controller unit comprises;
i. a door having an interior face;
ii. a housing with a panel wherein said housing and panel define a recessed region configured to receive said interior face of said door; and
iii. a manifold receiver fixedly attached to said panel;
b. a base unit wherein said base unit comprises;
i. a planar surface for receiving a container of fluid;
ii. a scale integrated with said planar surface;
iii. a heater in thermal communication with said planar surface; and
,iv. a sodium sensor in electromagnetic communication with said planar surface.
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Abstract
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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20 Claims
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1. A dialysis machine comprising:
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a. a controller unit wherein said controller unit comprises; i. a door having an interior face; ii. a housing with a panel wherein said housing and panel define a recessed region configured to receive said interior face of said door; and iii. a manifold receiver fixedly attached to said panel; b. a base unit wherein said base unit comprises; i. a planar surface for receiving a container of fluid; ii. a scale integrated with said planar surface; iii. a heater in thermal communication with said planar surface; and
,iv. a sodium sensor in electromagnetic communication with said planar surface. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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2. The dialysis machine of claim 2, wherein said manifold receiver comprises at least one of contoured guides, pins, or latches.
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