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Method and apparatus for the preparation of a medical solution

US5779357A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1995
Grant dateJul 14, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2499
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for preparation of a medical solution from water and a plurality of concentrates, including at least one acid in gaseous form, comprises the steps of transporting the water from a source through a main conduit and successively adding the plurality of concentrates to the water in the main conduit at a plurality of predetermined points positioned along the main conduit. The apparatus for preparing the medical solution includes a source for supplying the gaseous acid and other concentrates to the plurality of predetermined points along the main conduit, wherein the plurality of predetermined points includes a gas inlet for injecting the acid in gaseous form supplied from the gas source into the main conduit.

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