Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Jane J. Choi
  • Patent number: 6623638
    Abstract: A dialyzer is provided comprising a casing defining an interior and including a dialysate inlet and a dialysate outlet. A plurality of fibers are located in the interior of the casing and define a fiber bundle. A dialysate inlet fluid channel is provided in fluid communication with the dialysate inlet and includes a plurality of flutes that extend into a portion of the fiber bundles, the flutes define an opening for allowing dialysate to flow from the inlet fluid channel into the interior of the casing. Methods of providing dialysis are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph H. Watkins, James S. Slepicka, Michael R. Prisco
  • Patent number: 6592542
    Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis systems, methods, and catheters are provided for performing peritoneal dialysis therapies. Multiple fluid pathways are provided to a patient's peritoneal cavity for conveying dialysis fluid to and from the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Warren Childers, Vital Eerlingen, Patrick Balteau, Duane Belongie
  • Patent number: 6592558
    Abstract: A device, method and system are provided which simplify the self-administered peritoneal dialysis solution exchange procedure performed by a patient receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). The device, method and system reduce the training time required for each patient provided by medical personnel in the operation of the device and performance of the exchange procedure which reduces healthcare costs. A method of instructing a patient regarding the exchange procedure is also provided which can be utilized by any patient, including those visually impaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Quah