Hemofilter for in vivo blood filtration

US11511027B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

• Shuvo Roy · Cleveland, US
• William Fissell · Brentwood, US
• Nathan Wright · Oak Harbor, US
• Mark S. Goodin · Hudson, US
• Steven G. Goebel · Victor, US
• Amanda Buck · Nashville, US
• Joey Groszek · Oakland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 20, 2018
• Grant date: Nov 29, 2022
• Expiry date: Nov 11, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F28F2009/029
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Hemofilters for in vivo filtration of blood are disclosed. The hemofilters disclosed herein provide an optimal flow of blood through the filtration channels while maintaining a pressure gradient across the filtration channel walls to enhance filtration and minimize turbulence and stagnation of blood in the hemofilter.