Peritoneal dialysis sensor apparatus systems, devices and methods
US8366655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86139
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor apparatus and sensor apparatus system for use in conjunction with a cassette-based peritoneal dialysis system is described, including a disposable cassette. In some embodiments, the cassette includes a thermal well for permitting the sensing of various properties of a dialysate. The thermal well includes a hollow housing of a thermally conductive material. In other embodiments, the cassette includes sensor leads for sensing of various properties of a dialysate. The thermal well has an inner surface shaped so as to form a mating relationship with a sensing probe. The mating thermally couples the inner surface with a sensing probe. In some embodiments, the thermal well is located on a disposable portion and the sensing probe on a reusable portion.
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