Jerry Allen Woods

US Patent:

53855647, Jan 31, 1995

Filed:

Oct 5, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/957050

Inventors:

Glenn L. Slater - Ogdon UT
Jerry Woods - Pittsburg CA
Steve Alford - Antioch CA
Dave Updyke - Pittsburg CA
Rick Methe - Antioch CA

Assignee:

Fresenius USA, Inc. - Walnut Creek CA

International Classification:

A61B 1900
A61M 532

US Classification:

604416

Abstract:

A system for packaging and using granulated solid dialysate concentrate. A bag is constructed to hold granulated or powder concentrate, having a V-shaped bottom with an access port in the bottom. Water is flowed through the access port and into the bag using suitable water control means. The incoming water lifts and suspends the granules or powder in a turbulent flow, thereby filling the container simultaneous with dissolving the granules or powder. The water with dissolve concentrate then constitutes the dialysis solution and is ready for use or transfer to a dialysate delivery machine.