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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 22, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2002
Edward Cruz, Newbury Park, CA (US);
John K. Clay, Topanga, CA (US);
Mark Westcott, Grand Terrace, CA (US);
Edward Cruz, Newbury Park, CA (US);
John K. Clay, Topanga, CA (US);
Mark Westcott, Grand Terrace, CA (US);
Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, IL (US);
Baxter Healthcare S.A., Glattpark (Opfikon), CH;
Abstract
The present invention provides a dialysis machine that is readily moved by a patient, nurse or other operator. A display is provided on the front of the machine, which displays and controls various dialysis functions. The display is robust, mounted directly to the body and includes an open area that can be grasped by a person to move the entire machine. The combination display/handle enables the person to move the machine from the front of same and from odd angles with respect to the machine.