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Balteau, BE

Patrick Balteau, Bothey BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090198174SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING PERITONEAL DIALYSIS - A peritoneal dialysis system includes a cycler operable with a disposable cassette, the cassette connected to a patient line, the cassette capable of fluid communication with a catheter having access to a patient's peritoneal cavity, the cycler configured to: (i) convey dialysis fluid to the peritoneal cavity through the patient line and the catheter during a patient fill phase; (ii) allow the dialysis fluid to dwell within the peritoneal cavity during a patient dwell phase; (iii) convey dialysis fluid away from the peritoneal cavity through the patient line and the catheter during a patient drain phase; and (iv) sense, at first and second sensing locations of the disposable cassette via first and second pressure sensors, an intraperitoneal pressure through the catheter to optimize an amount of fluid conveyed during the patient fill phase, so that the peritoneal cavity is not overpressurized during the patient dwell phase.08-06-2009
20110028892PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SYSTEM HAVING CASSETTE-BASED-PRESSURE-CONTROLLED PUMPING - A peritoneal dialysis system includes a removable cassette defining a flexible pump chamber and a pressure sensing area that is fluidly connected to the pump chamber wherein, during operation of the peritoneal dialysis system, peritoneal dialysis fluid is contained in the pump chamber; and a peritoneal dialysis machine configured to secure the removable cassette, peritoneal dialysis machine including (i) a pressure sensor positioned to align with and to contact the pressure sensing area of the removable cassette when the removable cassette is secured to the peritoneal dialysis machine, and (ii) a controller connected to the pressure sensor and adapted to change the operation of the peritoneal dialysis machine in response to changes in pressure sensed by the pressure sensor, wherein the pressure sensor and the pressure sensing area are arranged so that the pressure sensor measures a pressure of fluid in a fluid passage between the pump chamber and a patient during operation of the peritoneal dialysis system.02-03-2011

Patent applications by Patrick Balteau, Bothey BE

Patrick Balteau, Evelette BE

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20090105684MEDICATION PORT FOR MEDICAL FLUID CONTAINER - A medication port for a flexible container is disclosed. The port is made from one or from two materials. If made from two materials, the parts are integrally joined and cannot be separated without destroying the port. The port is sterilizable by steam or gamma-irradiation, or preferably both. The port is attached to the container by a technique for integral joining, such as molding or ultrasonic welding. The port may also be equipped with a removable, peelable film attached to the housing.04-23-2009
20090166363MULTI-CHAMBERED CONTAINERS - Multi-chambered containers having individually arranged chambers and methods of using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a multi-chambered container including a first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber. A first peelable seal separates the first and third chambers. The first peelable seal is independently openable by selective application of external pressure to the first chamber. A second peelable seal separates the second and third chambers. The second peelable seal is independently openable by selective application of external pressure to the second chamber. The first chamber is separated from the second chamber by a permanent seal defining a transverse opening.07-02-2009
20090204080TWO-WAY VALVE CONNECTOR - A medical fluid valve is provided that includes a housing having an inlet and outlet, a septum located at the inlet, and an arm connected to the housing. The arm can also include a plurality of teeth. When the housing is in a non-accessed position, the plurality of teeth can be positioned to prevent inadvertent access to a container. Furthermore, when the housing is in an accessed position, the plurality of teeth can prevent disconnection.08-13-2009
20110112489INTERLOCKING TUBING CLAMPS - A tube clamp includes (i) a tube holding portion; (ii) a first arm extending from a first end of the tube holding portion; (iii) a second arm extending from a second end of the tube holding portion, the second armed curved so that a first catch located at a distal end of the second arm can be snap-fitted to the first arm to occlude a first tube extending through the tube holding portion; and (iv) wherein the first arm includes a locking feature configured such that when a second tube clamp is mated with the tube clamp, the locking feature interacts with a second catch of the second tube clamp so that the second tube clamp is prevented from occluding a second tube.05-12-2011

Patent applications by Patrick Balteau, Evelette BE

Patrick R. Balteau, Evelette BE

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20100133278CONTAINERS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A container is provided comprising a body defined, at least in part, by a film, the body including at least one side seal, at least two chambers separated, at least in part, by a peelable seal, and the film including a sealant layer having a bimodal thermal behavior such that the side seal is a permanent seal and the peelable seal can, at least in part, be separated.06-03-2010
20100247824NON-PVC FILMS HAVING PEEL SEAL LAYER - Films having peel seal layers and/or barrier layers are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a film comprising a peel seal layer comprising a blend of a polypropylene random copolymer having a melting temperature greater than 145° C., a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymer, and an LLDPE having a melting temperature greater than 120° C.09-30-2010
20100247935NON-PVC FILMS HAVING BARRIER LAYER - Films having peel seal layers and/or barrier layers are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a film comprising a barrier layer comprising a caprolactam-free nylon compound.09-30-2010
20110038755CONTAINERS COMPRISING PEELABLE SEALS - Multi-chambered containers having peelable seals and methods of sterilizing the same are provided. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a flexible fluid container comprising a first chamber and a second chamber. The second chamber is attached to a tube for providing fluid communication from the second chamber to the exterior of the container. The first chamber and the second chamber are separated by a first peelable seal having a channel so constructed and arranged to allow a controlled quantity of fluid to pass therethrough.02-17-2011