Dialysis machine having combination display and handle
AssigneesBaxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
InventorsEdward Cruz, John K. Clay, Mark Westcott
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Abstract
The present invention provides a dialysis machine that is readily moved by a patient, nurse or other operator. A display is provided on the front of the machine, which displays and controls various dialysis functions. The display is robust, mounted directly to the body and includes an open area that can be grasped by a person to move the entire machine. The combination display/handle enables the person to move the machine from the front of same and from odd angles with respect to the machine.
Claims20
A dialysis machine comprising:
- a body;
- a plurality of tubes for transferring a fluid to and from a patient;
- and
- a display that displays and enables control of at least one dialysis function, the display extending from a front of the body;
- and
- an interface that rigidly connects a backside of the display to a front side of the body, the display being so constructed and arranged that when the display is moved the body is also moved in a same direction and distance.
A dialysis machine comprising:
- a body;
- a plurality of tubes for transferring a fluid to and from a patient attached to the body;
- and
- a display that displays and enables control of at least one dialysis function, the display extending from a front of the body and including a handle allowing for a person to grasp the display and move the display and body collectively.
A dialysis machine comprising:
- a body supported by a plurality of rollers;
- a plurality of tubes for transferring a fluid to and from a patient attached to the body;
- and
- a display that displays and enables control of at least one dialysis function, the display extending from a front of the body and including a pair of handle portions for a person to grasp the display and roll the display and body collectively, the rollers spaced apart beneath the body a distance so that the body does not tip when an amount of force necessary to roll the body and the display is applied to the display.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.