USPTO Patent Application: Air-Powered Peritoneal Dialysis System

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Published March 26th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083888A1) for an air-powered peritoneal dialysis system with nesting containers. The application details a system comprising a cycler with an air pump, a heater housing, nesting containers, and a control unit.

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This document is a USPTO patent application (US20260083888A1) for an "Air-powered peritoneal dialysis system with nesting containers," filed on November 25, 2025, and published on March 26, 2026. The application describes a system including a cycler with an air pump, a heater housing with an expandable bladder, nesting containers for fluid bags, and a control unit. This is a new patent application, not a regulatory rule or guidance.

For companies in the medical device sector, particularly those involved in dialysis equipment, this patent application signifies a new potential innovation in the field. While not a regulatory requirement, it highlights advancements that may influence future product development and market offerings. Compliance officers should note this as a development in the intellectual property landscape for peritoneal dialysis systems.

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AIR-POWERED PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SYSTEM WITH NESTING CONTAINERS

Application US20260083888A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Inventors

Narendar VENKATACHALAPATHY

Abstract

A peritoneal dialysis system comprises a cycler including an air pump; a heater housing including a heater and an expandable bladder in fluid communication with the air pump, wherein the heater housing is sized to receive a heater bag between a wall of the housing and the expandable bladder; a plurality of nesting containers configured for fluid communication with the air pump a disposable set operable with the cycler and including the heater bag and a plurality of fluid supply bags for placement within the plurality of nesting containers; and a control unit programmed to control the air pump and the heater.