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User interface for blood treatment device

US6773412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2001
Grant dateAug 10, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S706/924
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A graphical user interface for a medical instruments for a Renal Replacement Therapy is disclosed that includes a pictogram representation of the fluid path of an extracorporeal blood circuit that represents fluid lines, pumps and sensors. To assist the user in responding to alarms and rectifying faults in the system the source of a potential trouble is animated. The location of a trouble spot is easily identified by flashing of the corresponding element of the pictogram, change of color or thickness of a corresponding line.

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