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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142653 | Medical fluid cassettes and related systems The invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of a medical liquid comprising a liquid treatment machine and a cassette insertable therein substantially made of a rigid base body of the cassette with fitted chambers and passages and a foil covering them. | 03/27/2012 |
| 7604738 | Connecting end cap for a filter A hydraulic filter includes a canister extending along the longitudinal axis. A closed end cap is at one end of the canister for closing one end thereof. A removable filter element is contained within the canister and a modular one-piece input end cap is at an end o... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7556733 | Low volume filtration column devices and methods of filtering therewith This relates to filter columns for isolating nucleic acids, particularly at small elution volumes. The filter column is adapted for stable placement within the upper portion of standard plastic collection tubes of various sizes. The body of the filter column has a n... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7429324 | Device for in-line preparation of liquid for an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus A method for in-line preparation of liquid for an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus that makes provision for placing a filter in correspondence with each of two successive filtration stations, for carrying out a liquid preparation cycle, for removing the filt... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7387210 | Filter cartridge and manifold for a water purification system A combined filter cartridge and manifold for use in a water purification system or the like, to facilitate substantially drip-free filter cartridge removal and replacement. The filter cartridge includes water inlet and outlet ports for respective connection with inl... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7314554 | Extracorporeal blood treatment machine The invention relates to an extracorporeal blood treatment machine in which a blood circuit (3) is equipped with an inlet line leading to a filtration unit (2) and with an outlet line (3b) from the filtration unit; a fluid circuit compris... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7294262 | Modular fluid treatment apparatus Some embodiments of the present invention provide a modular fluid treatment assembly and method in which modules of the system each have a head that can be connected to one or more heads (of one or more other modules) in different configurations. In some embodiments... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7247146 | Support element for an integrated blood treatment module, integrated blood treatment module and extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus equipped with said integrated module The invention relates to support element (4) comprising a main body (6) having a front wall (25) and a peripheral wall (32) projecting away from the front wall. The front wall and the peripheral wall define a housing compartment (33 | 07/24/2007 |
| 7232418 | Support element, an integrated module for extracorporeal blood treatment comprising the support element, an apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment equipped with the integrated module, and an assembly process for an integrated module for extracorporeal blood treatment An integrated module for extracorporeal blood treatment has a flat-shaped support element which exhibits on an internal face thereof a complex of fluid distribution lines and on an external face thereof a high-flow dialyzer. The support element has a base body which... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7223338 | Support element for an integrated module for blood treatment, an integrated module for blood treatment, and a manufacturing process for an integrated module for blood treatment The support element (4) is provided with a plurality of connectors (7), (8), (11) which receive corresponding counter-connectors of a blood treatment device. The support element is also predisposed to include a fluid distribution circuitr... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223336 | Integrated blood treatment module and extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus The invention relates to an integrated blood treatment module (1) comprising a support element (4) and a fluid distribution circuitry associated thereto; the distribution circuitry comprises at least a blood line (44), a portion of which is secu... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7186337 | Quick-change filter and bracket system A bracket system holds one or more filters in quick-attach and quick-release fashion. Bracket modules are combined in modular fashion, with tubing or other conduit between the modules, to create a “bank” of filters easily changed in number, arrangement, and flow... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7172693 | Quick change filter and bracket with key system and universal key option A bracket system holds a filter(s) in quick-attach and quick-release fashion. Brackets are combined in modular fashion, with conduit between the brackets, to create a “bank” of filters easily changed in number, arrangement, and flow scheme. Top brackets and bott... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7138052 | Quick change fitter and bracket system with key system and universal key option A bracket system holds a filter(s) in quick-attach and quick-release fashion. Brackets are combined in modular fashion, with conduit between the brackets, to create a “bank” of filters easily changed in number, arrangement, and flow scheme. Top brackets and bott... | 11/21/2006 |
| 6966988 | Flushing adapter for filter An adapter is substituted for the filter-enclosing cap of a conventional in-line strainer device to permit introduction into a plumbing system of a flushing solution withdrawn from an independent supply. The adapter is typically used for introducing antifreeze into ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6939464 | Fuel-water separator unit with parallel flow A filter assembly includes a housing and an inner post with a fluid inlet passage extending in the housing. An outer post surrounds the inner post to define a fluid outlet passage. A filter cartridge is received around the inner post and the outer post. The filter c... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926826 | Quick change filter and bracket system with key system and universal key option A bracket system holds a filter(s) in quick-attach and quick-release fashion. Brackets are combined in modular fashion, with conduit between the brackets, to create a “bank” of filters easily changed in number, arrangement, and flow scheme. Top brackets and bott... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6902669 | Filter cartridge with floating seal A filter cartridge includes a filter element that is adapted to filter fluid. The filter element defines a center post cavity constructed and arranged to receive a center post. The filter element has a first end and a second end. A first end plate is attached to the... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6755976 | Safety arrangement for a dialysis machine and method of activating the safety arrangement Apparatus is disclosed for the safety monitoring of a dialyzer including at least one holder for holding a container for a powdered substance in which the holder includes a supply end for supplying a liquid to the container and a delivery end for delivering liquid c... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6630068 | Filtration unit for a dialysis machine A filtration unit is disclosed for a dialysis machine. The unit includes a casing with a number of first connecting elements and a support provided with a number of second connecting elements. Structure is provided for locking the filter on the support wh... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6575308 | Filtration system suitable for microfiltration, ultrafiltration or reverse osmosis The invention relates to a filtration system. The filtration system comprises a filter unit having a housing enclosing a filter element. The unit has an inlet into the housing upstream of the filter element. The unit also has a retentate outlet from the h... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6428706 | Safety arrangement for a dialysis machine and method of activating the safety arrangement Apparatus is disclosed for the safety monitoring of a dialyzer including at least one holder for holding a container for a powdered substance in which the holder includes a supply end for supplying a liquid to the container and a delivery end for deliveri... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6360764 | Cartridge adapter An adapter assembly for use in mating a filter cartridge to a filter manifold, includes an adapter body having a manifold coupler and a cartridge coupler. The manifold coupler is for mating with the filter manifold and has an inlet being fluidly communica... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6344139 | Arterial and venous blood tubing set A blood processing system for transport of blood between a patient and a blood processing unit includes (i) an arterial set 10 having a patient connector 15 at one end and a dialyzer connector 32 at the other end, and (ii) a venous set 14 having a patient... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6342158 | Filter elements A filter assembly comprises a tube plate supporting the open ends of a plurality of substantially tubular filter elements, the filter elements being provided in groups of three, the elements of each group being connected one to another in the group by thr... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6277277 | Cartridge holder for a dialyzing machine A dialyzing machine is provided with a cartridge holder to which a filter cartridge (11) or a dialyzer cartridge can be fastened. The cartridge holder (25) comprises a holding element (35) retaining the cartridge (11) and a clamping element (36) which is ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 5770064 | Combined holder and connector for a dialyser A combined holder and connector for a dialysis machine for operating and monitoring dialysing devices is disclosed, including a holder pivotable about a holding axis and extending from the dialysis machine for handling of fluid to be processed inside that... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5628901 | Vessel for treating liquids A single vessel with no moving parts is constructed to perform the functions of coalescing, vacuum dehydration, and thin film evaporation.... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5591344 | Hot water disinfection of dialysis machines, including the extracorporeal circuit thereof A dialysis machine is disclosed that incorporates a water treatment module, a dialysate preparation module having a dialysate circuit, and an extracorporeal circuit including a dialyzer and arterial and venous blood lines that connect to the patient. The ... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5569374 | Portable drinking water filtration apparatus A portable drinking water filtration apparatus for filtering and purifying water comprises a housing, a chamber formed inside the housing having an inlet opening, a first outlet opening, and a second outlet opening, filtration media positioned inside the ... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5441636 | Integrated blood treatment fluid module An integrated blood treatment fluid module is provided having particular multi-function application in the treatment of renal failure. The module comprises a support member, a blood treatment device mounted to the support member, and multiple fluid circui... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5354464 | Multi-port connecting device An improved multi-port connection device (10) adapted to receive prior art membrane and filter canisters (12) and to make connections between plural connection devices more convenient and versatile, comprising a plurality of flow ports (43,45,47) which ar... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5180490 | Lubricant filter assembly with internal bypass lock-out An oil filter assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a filter element disposed in a spin-on canister which is detachably secure to a mounting adaptor having a conduit normally permitting some of the filtered lubricating oil to bypass the main... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5008008 | Universally adaptable pool water filter structure A universal swimming pool water filter apparatus for a bottom opening tank comprising multiply useful dual reverse flow port means and cooperating filter medium support having various filtered water passing openings arranged to accommodate fixed cloth or ... | 04/16/1991 |
| 4988525 | Process for selective removal of volatile substances from liquids, as well as unit and device for carrying out the process For selective removal of volatile substances from liquids, the initial liquid is fed to a crosscurrent diaphragm separation device (2), in which the permeate consisting of water and volatile substances is separated by increased transdiaphragm pressure and... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4898669 | Vascular access device, in particular for purification treatments of the blood A vascular access device includes a case having a first connection structured to couple with an end of a cut blood vessel such as an artery, a second connection structured to couple with an end of a cut blood vessel such as a vein, and access ports for re... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4867875 | Combined water purifying beverage maker A water purifier continuously circulates water under treatment between heating and purification apparatus. The purified water is selectively dispensed either directly into a vessel for food preparation or other uses requiring purified water, or into a bev... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4642184 | Fryer filter and pump A device is provided for removing particles formed in the deep fat frying of foodstuffs in liquefied grease which pumps the mixture of liquefied grease and the particles suspended therein from a deep fat fryer and delivers the mixture to a filter and prov... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4586208 | Floor maintenance machine and method This is a floor maintenance machine in the nature of a carpet extractor and a method of operating it whereby it may be operated either as a single cycle unit or a recycling unit. It also includes a method and apparatus for converting a carpet extractor so... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4556484 | Water filters A water filter connects into a waterline which feeds a faucet separate from the filter. A filter cartridge is seated within a canister and has an inlet and an outlet. The canister is removably attached to a cap in which is disposed an entrance port to com... | 12/03/1985 |
