Patent ID: 6149294
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: A61M,B01F

Abstract:
An apparatus for preparing a concentrate solution which may be used as a medical solution, comprising: a liquid supply for supplying a predetermined amount of liquid; a mixing container adapted to receive said liquid; a plurality of vessels containing powder therein to be partially dissolved in said liquid; a flow path including at least one conduit for the flow of liquid from said mixing container through a selected one of said vessels and for the return flow of the liquid and dissolved powder therein to said mixing container; a valve assembly for selectively directing the flow of said liquid and said dissolved powder to one of said plurality of vessels until a predetermined amount of said powder has been dissolved, whereupon said valve assembly will direct the flow of said liquid and dissolved powder to a further one of said vessels as said liquid and dissolved powder flow through said flow path until a concentrate solution having a desired concentration is obtained.