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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2007
Michael E. Hogard, Odessa, FL (US);
Donald D. Busby, Tampa, FL (US);
Robert W. Childers, Trinity, FL (US);
Yuanpang S. Ding, Libertyville, IL (US);
Katherine M. Holian, Oak Brook, IL (US);
Mark E. Jablonski, Naperville, IL (US);
Thomas D. Kelly, Highland Park, IL (US);
Ying-cheng Lo, Green Oaks, IL (US);
Shincy J. Maliekkal, Glenview, IL (US);
Rodolfo G. Roger, Clearwater, FL (US);
Donald A. Smith, Salem, WI (US);
Atif M. Yardimci, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
Michael E. Hogard, Odessa, FL (US);
Donald D. Busby, Tampa, FL (US);
Robert W. Childers, Trinity, FL (US);
Yuanpang S. Ding, Libertyville, IL (US);
Katherine M. Holian, Oak Brook, IL (US);
Mark E. Jablonski, Naperville, IL (US);
Thomas D. Kelly, Highland Park, IL (US);
Ying-Cheng Lo, Green Oaks, IL (US);
Shincy J. Maliekkal, Glenview, IL (US);
Rodolfo G. Roger, Clearwater, FL (US);
Donald A. Smith, Salem, WI (US);
Atif M. Yardimci, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
Baxter Healthcare S.A., Glattpark (Opfikon), CH;
Abstract
A system and method for balancing flows of renal replacement fluid is disclosed. The method uses pressure controls and pressure sensing devices to more precisely meter and balance the flow of fresh dialysate and spent dialysate. The balancing system may use one or two balancing devices, such as a balance tube, a tortuous path, or a balance chamber.