Dialysis equipment bag

Abstract

A dialysis equipment bag ( 10 ), wherein the dialysis equipment bag ( 10 ) is adapted to receive at least one dialysis bag ( 18 ); and the dialysis equipment bag ( 10 ) comprises heating means ( 36, 38 ) for warming said at least one dialysis bag ( 18 ).

1 . A dialysis equipment bag, wherein the dialysis equipment bag is adapted to receive at least one dialysis bag; and the dialysis equipment bag comprises heating means for warming said at least one dialysis bag. 
   
   
       2 . A dialysis equipment bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dialysis equipment bag comprises a dialysis bag compartment adapted to receive the or each dialysis bag. 
   
   
       3 . A dialysis equipment bag according to  claim 2 , wherein the dialysis equipment bag is provided with one or more additional storage compartments for carrying objects other than dialysis bags. 
   
   
       4 . A dialysis equipment bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the heating means are electrical heating means. 
   
   
       5 . A dialysis equipment bag according to  claim 4 , wherein the heating means are powered by the mains and/or operated by a battery. 
   
   
       6 . A dialysis equipment bag according to  claim 4 , wherein the heating means comprises at least one heating element. 
   
   
       7 . A dialysis equipment bag according to  claim 6 , wherein the at least one heating element comprises a first heating element which is connectable to the mains and a second heating element which is connectable to the car battery. 
   
   
       8 . A dialysis equipment bag according to  claim 6 , wherein the at least one heating element may be provided with a bimetal thermostat. 
   
   
       9 . A dialysis equipment bag according to  claim 2 , wherein the dialysis bag compartment is lined with heat storing material. 
   
   
       10 . A dialysis equipment bag according to  claim 1  and further comprising a light signal or audible alarm externally or internally of the dialysis equipment bag to warn the user that the dialysis bags are at a usable temperature. 
   
   
       11 . A dialysis equipment bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the dialysis equipment bag is a rucksack or a briefcase. 
   
   
       12 . A method of operating a dialysis equipment bag adapted to receive a dialysis bag, the method comprising providing the bag with heating means for warming the dialysis bag, and warming the dialysis bag with the heating means. 
   
   
       13 . A method according to  claim 12  wherein providing the bag with heating means includes providing electrical heating means. 
   
   
       14 . A method according to  claim 13  wherein providing the bag with heating means includes having the heating means powered by the mains and/or operated by a battery. 
   
   
       15 . A method according to  claim 13  wherein providing the bag with heating means includes providing the heating means with at least one heating element. 
   
   
       16 . A method according to  claim 15  wherein providing the bag with heating means includes providing the at least one heating element with a first heating element which is connectable to the mains and a second heating element which is connectable to a car battery. 
   
   
       17 . A method according to  claim 15  wherein providing the bag with heating means includes providing the at least one heating element with a bimetal thermostat. 
   
   
       18 . A method according to  claim 12  and further comprising providing the dialysis equipment bag with a dialysis bag compartment adapted to receive the dialysis bag, and lining the dialysis bag compartment with heat storing material. 
   
   
       19 . A method according to  claim 12  and further comprising providing the dialysis equipment bag with a light signal or audible alarm externally or internally of the dialysis equipment bag to warn the user that the dialysis bags are at a usable temperature.