US4857181A
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Control of cleaning of dialysate preparation apparatus
Assignee: Terumo BCT Inc
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Filing: 1986-10-30
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Granted: 1989-08-15
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Expires: 2006-10-30
Abstract
Abstract Dialysate preparation apparatus having a main flow line having one end for connection to a source of water and another end for providing dialysate to a dialyzer, a concentrate flow line having one end connected to a junction on the main flow line and another end with a connector for alternatively connecting the concentrate line to a source of dialysate concentrate or a source of cleaning fluid, a source of dialysate connectable to the connector, a source of cleaning fluid having a cleaning fluid flow line with an end that is connectable to the connector, a flow sensing switch on the cleaning fluid flow line, and a controller connected to receive a signal from the switch to verify that the apparatus is in a cleaning mode when the switch indicates fluid flowing in the flow line. Also disclosed is a controller providing an initial backflush prior to pumping cleaning fluid into the apparatus in order to provide a water interface between the dialysate and the incoming cleaning fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 David R. Shouldice
- 👤 Dennis M. Treu
- 👤 Daniel A. Powell
- 👤 Thomas Cernich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/14; A61M1/16; A61M1/168; A61M1/169
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
Dialysate preparation apparatus comprising a main flow line having one end connected to a source of water and another end for connecting to a dialyzer for providing dialysate to said dialyzer, a concentrate flow line having one end connected to a junction on said main flow line and another end with a connector for alternatively connecting said concentrate line to a source of dialysate concentrate or a source of cleaning fluid, a source of dialysate connectable to said connector, a source of cleaning fluid including a cleaning fluid flow line with an end that is connectable to said connector, a flow sensing switch means on said cleaning fluid flow line for providing a verification signal indicating fluid flowing in said flow line, and a controller means connected to receive said verification signal from said flow sensing switch for verifying that said apparatus is in a cleaning mode when said flow sensing switch indicates fluid flowing in said cleaning fluid flow line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
Dialysate preparation apparatus comprising a main flow line having one end connected to a source of water and another end for connecting to a dialyzer for providing dialysate to said dialyzer, a concentrate flow line having one end connected to a junction on said main flow line and another end with a connector for alternatively connecting said concentrate line to a source of dialysate concentrate or a source of cleaning fluid, a source of dialysate connectable to said connector, a source of cleaning fluid including a cleaning fluid flow line with an end that is connectable to said connector, a flow sensing switch means on said cleaning fluid flow line for providing a verification signal indicating fluid flowing in said flow line, and a controller means connected to receive said verification signal from said flow sensing switch for verifying that said apparatus is in a cleaning mode when said flow sensing switch indicates fluid flowing in said cleaning fluid flow line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
216 words
Dialysate preparation apparatus comprising a main flow line having one end connected to a source of water and another end for connecting to a dialyzer for providing dialysate to said dialyzer, a concentrate flow line having one end connected to a junction on said main flow line and another end with a connector for alternatively connecting said concentrate line to a source of dialysate concentrate or a source of cleaning fluid, a pump on said concentrate line, water supply means to provide water under pressure to said concentrate line between said pump and said connector, a cleaning fluid flow line having an end connectable to said connector and a first segment connected to a source of cleaning fluid and permitting unidirectional flow through it from said source of cleaning fluid, a drain means connected to said cleaning fluid line for permitting draining of liquid in said concentrate line, a controller means for controlling said water supply means during a cleaning mode to initially backflush water through said concentrate line and said cleaning fluid line to said drain means in order to replace said concentrate with water, thereby providing a water interface between said concentrate and said cleaning fluid, said controller means thereafter controlling said pump to pump cleaning fluid from said source through said concentrate line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
216 words
Dialysate preparation apparatus comprising a main flow line having one end connected to a source of water and another end for connecting to a dialyzer for providing dialysate to said dialyzer, a concentrate flow line having one end connected to a junction on said main flow line and another end with a connector for alternatively connecting said concentrate line to a source of dialysate concentrate or a source of cleaning fluid, a pump on said concentrate line, water supply means to provide water under pressure to said concentrate line between said pump and said connector, a cleaning fluid flow line having an end connectable to said connector and a first segment connected to a source of cleaning fluid and permitting unidirectional flow through it from said source of cleaning fluid, a drain means connected to said cleaning fluid line for permitting draining of liquid in said concentrate line, a controller means for controlling said water supply means during a cleaning mode to initially backflush water through said concentrate line and said cleaning fluid line to said drain means in order to replace said concentrate with water, thereby providing a water interface between said concentrate and said cleaning fluid, said controller means thereafter controlling said pump to pump cleaning fluid from said source through said concentrate line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
93 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said cleaning fluid line has second and third segments and a junction connected to said first, second, and third segments, said first segment being connected between said source of cleaning fluid and said junction connected to said first, second, and third segments, said second segment being connected between said junction connected between said first, second, and third segments and said end of said cleaning fluid line, and said third segment being connected between said junction connected between said first, second, and third segments and said drain means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said cleaning fluid line includes a first flow switch electrically connected to said controller to verify that said flush of water has occurred.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 4 further comprising a second flow switch to sense when fluid is flowing from said source of cleaning fluid to said connector, said second switch being electrically connected to said controller, said controller including means to verify that the apparatus is in a cleaning mode when said switch indicates fluid flowing in said cleaning fluid line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which said water supply means comprises a bypass flow line connected from said main flow line upstream of said junction to said concentrate line between said pump and said connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 6 further comprising a valve on said bypass flow line.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said bypass flow line is removably connectable to said main flow line.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-08-14 | 1993-02-13 | 1993-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-14 | 1997-02-13 | 1997-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-14 | 2001-02-13 | 2001-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |