Patents by Inventor Luis C. Portillo, Jr.

Luis C. Portillo, Jr. 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).

  • Centralized bicarbonate concentrate distribution system
    Patent number: 5094748
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for facilitating distribution of bicarbonate concentration for use in hemodialysis. More particularly, the present invention relates to a centralized bicarbonate concentrate circulatory system for automatically controlled distribution and recirculation of bicarbonate concentrate to service a plurality of remote hemodialysis stations while achieving necessary control of various bicarbonate concentration characteristics, including concentrations, acidity and temperature, as well as the degree of contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Inventor: Luis C. Portillo, Jr.
  • Centralized bicarbonate concentrate distribution system and related methods for facilitating hemodialysis
    Patent number: 5015389
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus, systems and methods for facilitating distribution of bicarbonate concentrate for use in hemodialysis. More particularly, the present invention relates to a centralized bicarbonate concentrate circulatory system for automatically controlled distribution and recirculation of bicarbonate concentrate to service a plurality of remote hemodialysis stations while achieving necessary control of various bicarbonate concentrate characteristics, including concentration, acidity and temperature, as well as the degree of contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Inventor: Luis C. Portillo, Jr.