Patents by Inventor Palmer David Updyke

Palmer David Updyke has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11701459
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and kits are provided for performing hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis on a portable machine suitable for both clinical and home use. Peritoneal dialysate can be flowed into and out of the peritoneal cavity, and can also be regenerated within the system, without the need for introducing fresh dialysate. Common hardware and software can be utilized for both peritoneal dialysis and other forms of dialysis such as hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and hemodiafiltration, allowing for facile transition between different dialysis modes using the same dialysis machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Palmer David Updyke, Barry Fulkerson, Amaury De Leon De Leon, Michelle Bayly
  • Patent number: 11246972
    Abstract: Manifolds suitable for use in hemodialysis, hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis are provided. One or more of the manifolds can include a manifold body and an external tube. The manifold body can include at least one conduit including a first conduit and at least one port including a first port in fluid communication with the first conduit. The external tube can be in fluid communication with the first port and can include a main segment, a first branch segment, and a second branch segment containing at least one bacterial filter. The first branch segment and/or second branch segment can include at least one flow restrictor. Dialysis machines, systems, and kits including one or more such manifold are also provided, as are methods of performing hemodiafiltration using such manifolds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Palmer David Updyke, Barry Fulkerson, Amaury De Leon De Leon, Michelle Bayly
  • Publication number: 20200368423
    Abstract: Manifolds suitable for use in hemodialysis, hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis are provided. One or more of the manifolds can include a manifold body and an external tube. The manifold body can include at least one conduit including a first conduit and at least one port including a first port in fluid communication with the first conduit. The external tube can be in fluid communication with the first port and can include a main segment, a first branch segment, and a second branch segment containing at least one bacterial filter. The first branch segment and/or second branch segment can include at least one flow restrictor. Dialysis machines, systems, and kits including one or more such manifold are also provided, as are methods of performing hemodiafiltration using such manifolds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Palmer David UPDYKE, Barry FULKERSON, Amaury DE LEON DE LEON, Michelle BAYLY
  • Patent number: 10842923
    Abstract: A dialysis machine comprising: a first sensor for detecting motion of a patient; a second sensor for detecting a health condition of the patient; a processing module for: controlling dialysis functions of a dialysis treatment; receiving information related to a status of the dialysis treatment in which toxins are removed from blood of the patient; receiving, from the first sensor, information related to the motion of the patient; receiving, from the second sensor, information related to the health condition of the patient; and identifying an emergency condition based at least in part on the information related to the motion of the patient, the information related to the health condition of the patient, and the information related to the status of the dialysis treatment; and a transceiver for: in response to identifying an emergency condition, sending a notification that includes patient information to one or more remote entities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Vivian Stonger, Palmer David Updyke, John Arrizza, Michelle Bayly, Phil Swenson, DaVeeda Callie Mason, Edward Royal, Gaudencio D. Barredo, Jr., Sandra S. Gadeyne
  • Patent number: 10792414
    Abstract: Manifolds suitable for use in hemodialysis, hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis are provided. One or more of the manifolds can include a manifold body and an external tube. The manifold body can include at least one conduit including a first conduit and at least one port including a first port in fluid communication with the first conduit. The external tube can be in fluid communication with the first port and can include a main segment, a first branch segment, and a second branch segment containing at least one bacterial filter. The first branch segment and/or second branch segment can include at least one flow restrictor. Dialysis machines, systems, and kits including one or more such manifolds are also provided, as are methods of performing hemodiafiltration using such manifolds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Palmer David Updyke, Barry Fulkerson, Amaury De Leon De Leon, Michelle Bayly
  • Publication number: 20200139036
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and kits are provided for performing hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis on a portable machine suitable for both clinical and home use. Peritoneal dialysate can be flowed into and out of the peritoneal cavity, and can also be regenerated within the system, without the need for introducing fresh dialysate. Common hardware and software can be utilized for both peritoneal dialysis and other forms of dialysis such as hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and hemodiafiltration, allowing for facile transition between different dialysis modes using the same dialysis machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Palmer David UPDYKE, Barry FULKERSON, Amaury DE LEON DE LEON, Michelle BAYLY
  • Patent number: 10549023
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and kits are provided for performing hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis on a portable machine suitable for both clinical and home use. Peritoneal dialysate can be flowed into and out of the peritoneal cavity, and can also be regenerated within the system, without the need for introducing fresh dialysate. Common hardware and software can be utilized for both peritoneal dialysis and other forms of dialysis such as hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and hemodiafiltration, allowing for facile transition between different dialysis modes using the same dialysis machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Palmer David Updyke, Barry Fulkerson, Amaury De Leon De Leon, Michelle Bayly
  • Patent number: 10016549
    Abstract: A dialysis machine comprising: a first sensor for detecting motion of a patient; a second sensor for detecting a health condition of the patient; a processing module for: controlling dialysis functions of a dialysis treatment; receiving information related to a status of the dialysis treatment in which toxins are removed from blood of the patient; receiving, from the first sensor, information related to the motion of the patient; receiving, from the second sensor, information related to the health condition of the patient; and identifying an emergency condition based at least in part on the information related to the motion of the patient, the information related to the health condition of the patient, and the information related to the status of the dialysis treatment; and a transceiver for: in response to identifying an emergency condition, sending a notification that includes patient information to one or more remote entities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Vivian Stonger, Palmer David Updyke, John Arrizza, Michelle Bayly, Phil Swenson, DaVeeda Callie Mason, Edward Royal, Gaudencio D. Barredo, Jr., Sandra S. Gadeyne
  • Publication number: 20180185559
    Abstract: A dialysis machine comprising: a first sensor for detecting motion of a patient; a second sensor for detecting a health condition of the patient; a processing module for: controlling dialysis functions of a dialysis treatment; receiving information related to a status of the dialysis treatment in which toxins are removed from blood of the patient; receiving, from the first sensor, information related to the motion of the patient; receiving, from the second sensor, information related to the health condition of the patient; and identifying an emergency condition based at least in part on the information related to the motion of the patient, the information related to the health condition of the patient, and the information related to the status of the dialysis treatment; and a transceiver for: in response to identifying an emergency condition, sending a notification that includes patient information to one or more remote entities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Christine Vivian Stonger, Palmer David Updyke, John Arrizza, Michelle Bayly, Phil Swenson, DaVeeda Callie Mason, Edward Royal, Gaudencio D. Barredo, JR., Sandra S. Gadeyne
  • Publication number: 20160325037
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and kits are provided for performing hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis on a portable machine suitable for both clinical and home use. Peritoneal dialysate can be flowed into and out of the peritoneal cavity, and can also be regenerated within the system, without the need for introducing fresh dialysate. Common hardware and software can be utilized for both peritoneal dialysis and other forms of dialysis such as hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and hemodiafiltration, allowing for facile transition between different dialysis modes using the same dialysis machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Palmer David UPDYKE, Barry FULKERSON, Amaury DE LEON DE LEON, Michelle BAYLY
  • Patent number: 9433720
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and kits are provided for performing hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis on a portable machine suitable for both clinical and home use. Peritoneal dialysate can be flowed into and out of the peritoneal cavity, and can also be regenerated within the system, without the need for introducing fresh dialysate. Common hardware and software can be utilized for both peritoneal dialysis and other forms of dialysis such as hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and hemodiafiltration, allowing for facile transition between different dialysis modes using the same dialysis machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Palmer David Updyke, Barry Fulkerson, Amaury De Leon De Leon, Michelle Bayly
  • Publication number: 20160089485
    Abstract: Manifolds suitable for use in hemodialysis, hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis are provided. One or more of the manifolds can include a manifold body and an external tube. The manifold body can include at least one conduit including a first conduit and at least one port including a first port in fluid communication with the first conduit. The external tube can be in fluid communication with the first port and can include a main segment, a first branch segment, and a second branch segment containing at least one bacterial filter. The first branch segment and/or second branch segment can include at least one flow restrictor. Dialysis machines, systems, and kits including one or more such manifold are also provided, as are methods of performing hemodiafiltration using such manifolds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Palmer David UPDYKE, Barry FULKERSON, Amaury DE LEON DE LEON, Michelle BAYLY
  • Patent number: 8889004
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to dialysis systems and related methods. In one aspect of the invention, a dialysis system includes a device configured so that a medical fluid can pass therethrough, and the device is adapted to remove one or more substances from the medical fluid as the medical fluid passes through the device. The dialysis system can also include a sodium control system adapted to alter a sodium concentration of the medical fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Palmer David Updyke, Harold Frederick Sandford, Benjamin Joseph Lipps, Douglas Mark Zatezalo, Michael James Beiriger, James Matthew Mullner
  • Publication number: 20140276371
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and kits are provided for performing hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis on a portable machine suitable for both clinical and home use. Peritoneal dialysate can be flowed into and out of the peritoneal cavity, and can also be regenerated within the system, without the need for introducing fresh dialysate. Common hardware and software can be utilized for both peritoneal dialysis and other forms of dialysis such as hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and hemodiafiltration, allowing for facile transition between different dialysis modes using the same dialysis machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Palmer David UPDYKE, Barry Fulkerson, Amaury De Leon De Leon, Michelle Bayly
  • Publication number: 20140263062
    Abstract: Manifolds suitable for use in hemodialysis, hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis are provided. One or more of the manifolds can include a manifold body and an external tube. The manifold body can include at least one conduit including a first conduit and at least one port including a first port in fluid communication with the first conduit. The external tube can be in fluid communication with the first port and can include a main segment, a first branch segment, and a second branch segment containing at least one bacterial filter. The first branch segment and/or second branch segment can include at least one flow restrictor. Dialysis machines, systems, and kits including one or more such manifold are also provided, as are methods of performing hemodiafiltration using such manifolds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Palmer David Updyke, Barry Fulkerson, Amaury De Leon De Leon, Michelle Bayly
  • Patent number: 8580112
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to dialysis systems and related methods. In one aspect of the invention, a dialysis system includes a device configured so that a medical fluid can pass therethrough, and the device is adapted to remove one or more substances from the medical fluid as the medical fluid passes through the device. The dialysis system can also include a sodium control system adapted to alter a sodium concentration of the medical fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Palmer David Updyke, Harold Frederick Sandford, Benjamin Joseph Lipps, Douglas Mark Zatezalo, Michael James Beiriger, James Matthew Mullner
  • Publication number: 20110017665
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to dialysis systems and related methods. In one aspect of the invention, a dialysis system includes a device configured so that a medical fluid can pass therethrough, and the device is adapted to remove one or more substances from the medical fluid as the medical fluid passes through the device. The dialysis system can also include a sodium control system adapted to alter a sodium concentration of the medical fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Palmer David Updyke, Harold Frederick Sandford, Benjamin Joseph Lipps, Douglas Mark Zatezalo, Michael James Beiriger, James Matthew Mullner
  • Publication number: 20090127193
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to dialysis systems and related methods. In one aspect of the invention, a dialysis system includes a device configured so that a medical fluid can pass therethrough, and the device is adapted to remove one or more substances from the medical fluid as the medical fluid passes through the device. The dialysis system can also include a sodium control system adapted to alter a sodium concentration of the medical fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Palmer David Updyke, Harold Frederick Sandford, Benjamin Joseph Lipps, Douglas Mark Zatezalo, Michael James Beiriger, James Matthew Mullner
  • Patent number: D611152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Palmer David Updyke, James Matthew Mullner, David Robert Sauers, John Anthony Triolo, Douglas Mark Zatezalo