Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Hobot

Christopher M. Hobot 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: 10744253
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for adjusting one or more dialysis parameters for delivering a peritoneal dialysis cycle to a patient based on patient or system parameters. The systems and methods include various sensors, flow paths, and processors to adjust the dialysis parameters used to deliver peritoneal dialysis therapy, for a specific peritoneal dialysis cycle. For example, a first peritoneal dialysis cycle can provide data on patient or system parameters that can be used to adjust the dialysis parameters used to deliver a subsequent peritoneal dialysis cycle. One or more peritoneal dialysis cycles are contained in a particular peritoneal dialysis therapy session. Patient parameters can include patient blood pressure; volume of fluid removed; patient goal; blood solute level; effluent solute level; effluent temperature; effluent color or clarity; patient posture; tidal volume remaining in patient; and intraperitoneal pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. Gerber, Christopher M. Hobot
  • Publication number: 20200179583
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for performing a precision or personalized Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) therapy session or cycle based on dialysis adequacy measurements in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis treatment. The settings for the precision peritoneal dialysis therapy session can be obtained using one or more flow sensors and one or more uremic solute sensors that measure the uremic solute concentration and volume of the peritoneal dialysate removed from the patient. The desired dialysis adequacy for a specific patient, group of patients, or class of patients, can then be calculated based on the measured peritoneal dialysate concentration and volume. Using the calculated dialysis adequacy, the system and methods can then set one or more peritoneal dialysis parameters for subsequent cycles or sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher M. Hobot, Martin T. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20200155748
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for measuring dialysis adequacy in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis treatment. The devices, systems, and methods use one or more flow sensors and one or more solute sensors to measure the concentration of a uremic solute and volume of the peritoneal dialysate removed from the patient, and to calculate the dialysis adequacy based on the measured peritoneal dialysate concentration and volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Martin T. Gerber, Christopher M. Hobot
  • Publication number: 20200156044
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for recharging zirconium phosphate and/or zirconium oxide in reusable sorbent modules. The devices, systems, and methods provide for precision recharging of the zirconium phosphate and/or zirconium oxide to avoid the need of excess recharge solutions. The devices systems and methods also provide for calculation of the volumes of recharge solution needed for fully recharging the zirconium phosphate and zirconium oxide modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Christopher M. Hobot, Martin T. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20200086297
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for precision recharging of sorbent materials in a sorbent module. The devices, systems, and methods use sensor-based analysis of an effluent of the sorbent module during recharging to set recharge parameters used in recharging the sorbent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Christopher M. Hobot, Martin T. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20200086309
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for mixing one or more solutions to generate a recharge solution having specified concentrations of hydroxide and free chlorine for recharging and disinfecting zirconium oxide in reusable sorbent modules. The devices, systems, and methods can generate a recharge solution by a sorbent recharger that is introduced through the sorbent module to recharge the zirconium oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Sukalyan Dutta, Bryant J. Pudil, Krishnaraja Nellikunje, Christopher M. Hobot
  • Patent number: 10583235
    Abstract: Systems and methods of generating a customized dialysate solution are provided. The system and methods use stock concentrates, with the addition of spikes to generate a customized dialysate solution based on the needs of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Hobot, Martin T. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20200061269
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for mixing one or more solutions to generate a recharge solution having specified concentrations of a sodium salt and acid for recharging and disinfecting zirconium phosphate in reusable sorbent modules. The devices, systems, and methods can generate a recharge solution by a sorbent recharger that is introduced through the sorbent module to recharge and to disinfect the zirconium phosphate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Sukalyan Dutta, Bryant J. Pudil, Krishnaraja Nellikunje, Christopher M. Hobot, Kanjimpuredathil Muralikrishna Menon
  • Publication number: 20200054807
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for preforming a precision dialysis therapy session based on an analysis of an effluent from a zirconium phosphate sorbent module during an ammonium removal process. The settings for the precision dialysis therapy session can be obtained by estimating a patient's physiological state, such as BUN level, based on the analysis of the effluent for a particular sorbent module linked to a particular patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Christopher M. Hobot, Martin T. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20200029868
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for estimating a patient BUN level prior to a dialysis session based on data received when introducing an ammonium removal solution through a zirconium phosphate sorbent module. The systems and methods can introduce an ammonia removal solution and determine an ammonia content of the ammonium removal solution effluent to estimate the patient pre-dialysis BUN level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Christopher M. Hobot, Martin T. Gerber
  • Patent number: 10537673
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for optimizing a peritoneal dialysate therapy session based on one or more patient or system parameters obtained from a previous peritoneal dialysis therapy session. The systems and methods include various sensors, flow paths, and processors to adjust a peritoneal dialysis prescription for a subsequent therapy session based on data received during or after one or more previous therapy session. For example, a first peritoneal dialysis therapy session can provide data on patient or system parameters that can adjust the dialysis parameters used to deliver a subsequent peritoneal dialysis therapy session. The method can be computer implemented. The system can also include a peritoneal dialysate generation flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. Gerber, Christopher M. Hobot
  • Patent number: 10537875
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for recharging zirconium phosphate and/or zirconium oxide in reusable sorbent modules. The devices, systems, and methods provide for precision recharging of the zirconium phosphate and/or zirconium oxide to avoid the need of excess recharge solutions. The devices systems and methods also provide for calculation of the volumes of recharge solution needed for fully recharging the zirconium phosphate and zirconium oxide modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Christopher M. Hobot, Martin T. Gerber
  • Patent number: 10506933
    Abstract: A medical monitoring device for monitoring electrical signals from the body of a subject is described. The medical monitoring device monitors electrical signals originating from a cardiac cycle of the subject and associates each cardiac cycle with a time index. The medical monitoring device applies a forward computational procedure to generate a risk score indicative of hyperkalemia, hypokalemia or arrhythmia of the subject. The medical monitoring device can adjust the forward computational procedure based upon clinical data obtained from the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Orhan Soykan, VenKatesh R. Manda, Martin T. Gerber, Christopher M. Hobot, Linda L. Ruetz, Carl Schu
  • Publication number: 20190321536
    Abstract: Systems and methods of generating peritoneal dialysate are provided. The systems and methods use a water purification module, a sterilization module and concentrates to prepare a bolus of peritoneal dialysate from source water for use with an non-integrated cycler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: VenKatesh R. Manda, Martin T. Gerber, Christopher M. Hobot
  • Publication number: 20190291079
    Abstract: A stacked sorbent assembly for use in sorbent dialysis. The stacked sorbent assembly contains two or more interchangeable sorbent pouches that allow for fluid to freely pass into and through the sorbent materials, while keeping the sorbent materials inside the sorbent pouches. Any of the pouches in the sorbent cartridge can be reused and/or recharged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Martin T. Gerber, Christopher M. Hobot
  • Publication number: 20190224399
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for recharging zirconium phosphate. The devices, system, and methods use a patient pre-dialysis BUN level to set one or more recharge parameters for recharging the zirconium phosphate. The devices, systems, and methods allow for precision recharging of the zirconium phosphate based on the patient pre-dialysis BUN level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Collier, Christopher M. Hobot, Martin T. Gerber, Bryant J. Pudil
  • Patent number: 10357757
    Abstract: A stacked sorbent assembly for use in sorbent dialysis. The stacked sorbent assembly contains two or more interchangeable sorbent pouches that allow for fluid to freely pass into and through the sorbent materials, while keeping the sorbent materials inside the sorbent pouches. Any of the pouches in the sorbent cartridge can be reused and/or recharged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Martin T. Gerber, Christopher M. Hobot
  • Patent number: 10343145
    Abstract: Methods and related apparatuses for sorbent recharging are provided. The methods and related apparatuses for recharging can recharge a specific rechargeable layer or module of a sorbent material such as zirconium phosphate in a sorbent cartridge. The methods and apparatuses include a fluid source containing at least one recharging fluid, wherein the fluid source is fluidly connectable to at least one rechargeable sorbent module for use in sorbent dialysis in a fluid flow path. The methods and apparatuses include passing a single solution through the zirconium phosphate for ion exchanges, resulting in zirconium phosphate to maintain a substantially consistent pH in a dialysate used during dialysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Martin T. Gerber, Christopher M. Hobot
  • Publication number: 20190201810
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for replenishing urease in a sorbent cartridge for use in sorbent dialysis. The system is configured to allow insertion of a urease pouch, injection of a urease solution, or addition of a urease cartridge, into a dialysis cabinet containing a dialysis flow loop. The urease can be dissolved and the resulting urease solution added to the sorbent cartridge in the flow loop to replenish the urease within the sorbent cartridge. The sorbent cartridge can also comprise other, rechargeable, sorbent materials for removing toxins other than urea from spent dialysate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Martin T. Gerber, Christopher M. Hobot
  • Patent number: 10286380
    Abstract: A sorbent pouch for use in sorbent dialysis. The sorbent pouch allows for fluid to freely pass into and through the sorbent materials, while keeping the sorbent materials inside the sorbent pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. Gerber, Christopher M. Hobot