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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2018
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2009
Barry Neil Fulkerson, Longmont, CO (US);
Martin Hering, Irvine, CA (US);
Mark F. Smith, Longmont, CO (US);
Jan B. Zwierstra, San Pedro, CA (US);
Barry Neil Fulkerson, Longmont, CO (US);
Martin Hering, Irvine, CA (US);
Mark F. Smith, Longmont, CO (US);
Jan B. Zwierstra, San Pedro, CA (US);
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc., Waltham, MA (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed toward a dialysis unit that is modular and portable, with improved functionality. In one embodiment, the dialysis system comprises a top unit that is detachably affixed to a base that comprises a reservoir for fluid storage. Among numerous other features, the portable, modular dialysis system of the present invention has improved power door locking, zoned leak detection, fluid handling, and mechanical design features that enable improved modularity.