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Load suspension and weighing system for a dialysis machine reservoir

  • US 9,157,786 B2
  • Filed: 12/24/2012
  • Issued: 10/13/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/24/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A flexure assembly for weighing and suspending loads, said flexure assembly comprising:

  • a top assembly comprising a first plurality of magnets;

    a bottom assembly comprising a second plurality of magnets, wherein said first plurality of magnets and said second plurality of magnets generate a magnetic field within said flexure assembly;

    a circuit board positioned between said top assembly and said bottom assembly and comprising a plurality of magnetic field sensors and a processor;

    at least one flexing structure attached to said top assembly, wherein said at least one flexing structure is positioned between said top assembly and said circuit board and is in physical communication with said circuit board and wherein said at least one flexing structure comprises at least one flexing member for allowing movement of said top assembly in relation to said circuit board and in tandem with said bottom assembly; and

    at least one flexing structure attached to said bottom assembly, wherein said at least one flexing structure is positioned between said bottom assembly and said circuit board and is in physical communication with said circuit board and wherein said at least one flexing structure comprising at least one flexing member for allowing movement of said bottom assembly in relation to said circuit board and in tandem with said top assembly.

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