Solution warming container

Abstract

A solution warming container may be provided by a fluid heating system, including a fluid container, including an internal reservoir configured to contain a fluid, an external surface, defined around the internal reservoir and defining a recess, a first and second electrode disposed within the reservoir, a first and second electrical contact electrically connected to the first and second electrode; and a charging device having a third and fourth electrical contact, the charging device is matched with the recess, such that in an engaged configuration the charging device is disposed within the recess, and the first electrical contact is aligned with the third electrical contact, and the second electrical contact is aligned with the fourth electrical contact, and electrical power is delivered from the charging device to the first electrode, and through the fluid to the second electrode.

Description

TITLESOLUTION WARMING CONTAINERCROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED DISCLOSURES

[0001] The present disclosure claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.: 63 / 550,442 titled “SOLUTION WARMING CONTAINER” and filed on 2024- 02-06, which is incorporated herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND

[0002] Various fluids can be stored in rigid containers, bags, and vials. In some situations, there arises a need to warm the fluid prior to removal from the container.SUMMARY

[0003] The present disclosure provides in one embodiment a fluid heating system, comprising: a fluid container, comprising: an internal reservoir, configured to contain a fluid; an external surface, defined around the internal reservoir and defining a recess; a first electrode and a second electrode, disposed within the reservoir; a first electrical contact disposed in the recess and electrically connected to the first electrode; and a second electrical contact disposed in the recess and electrically connected to the second electrode; and a charging device having a third electrical contact and a fourth electrical contact, wherein the charging device is matched with the recess, and has an engaged configuration, such that in the engaged configuration the charging device is disposed within the recess, and the first electrical contact is aligned with the third electrical contact, and the second electrical contact is aligned with the fourth electrical contact, and electrical power is delivered from the charging device to the first electrode, and through the fluid contained in the reservoir to the second electrode.

[0004] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the charging device delivers sufficient electrical power to heat the fluid to 36 degrees Celsius (C).

[0005] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the charging device has a disengaged configuration wherein the charging device is physically isolated from the fluid container.

[0006] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the fluid container further comprises at least one fluid port defined through the external surface into the internal reservoir, wherein the at least one fluid port is configured as an inlet.

[0007] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the fluid container further comprises at least one fluid port defined through the external surface and into the internal reservoir, wherein the at least one fluid port is configured as an outlet.

[0008] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the fluid container further comprises a lid, configured to prevent fluid leakage in a closed position, and configured to provide access to the internal reservoir in an open position.

[0009] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the fluid is one of a saline solution, a therapeutic agent, blood, or a serum.

[0010] The present disclosure provides in one embodiment a fluid heating system, comprising: a fluid container, comprising: an internal reservoir, configured to contain a fluid; an external surface, defined around the internal reservoir and defining a recess; a first electrode and a second electrode, disposed within the reservoir; and a receiver antenna, defined proximately to the recess and electrically connected to the first electrode and second electrode; and a charging device having a magnetic loop antenna; wherein the charging device is matched with the recess, and has an engaged configuration, such that in the engaged configuration the charging device is disposed within the recess, and the magnetic loop antenna is aligned with the receiver antenna, and the charging device wirelessly delivers power to the magnetic loop antenna, generating a magnetic field configured to induce an electric current in the receiver antenna, which drives electric current through the fluid contained in the reservoir between the first electrode and second electrode.

[0011] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the charging device delivers sufficient electrical power to heat the fluid to 36 degrees Celsius (C).

[0012] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the charging device has a disengaged configuration wherein the charging device is physically isolated from the fluid container.

[0013] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the fluid container further comprises at least one fluid port defined through the external surface and into the internal reservoir, wherein the at least one fluid port is configured as an inlet.

[0014] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the fluid container further comprises at least one fluid port defined through the external surface and into the internal reservoir, wherein the at least one fluid port is configured as an outlet.

[0015] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the fluid container further comprises a lid, which is configured to prevent fluid leakage in a closed position, and configured to provide access to the internal reservoir in an open position.

[0016] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the fluid is one of a saline solution, a therapeutic agent, blood, or a serum.

[0017] The present disclosure provides in one embodiment a fluid heating system, comprising: a fluid; a reservoir defined by a wall, wherein the fluid is disposed within the reservoir, wherein the wall defines a recess that projects inward to the reservoir on which a first heating means and a second heating means are disposed within the reservoir; and a charging means, having a mating feature matched to an inward projection of the recess, wherein in an engaged configuration with the reservoir, the charging means is at least partially disposed within the recess and delivers an electrical current between the first heating means and the second heating means through the fluid.

[0018] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the charging means includes electrical contacts, each of the first and second heating means includes an electrode on an inner portion of the recess and an electrical contact on an outer portion of the recess.

[0019] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the charging means includes an antenna, each of the first and second heating means includes an electrode on an inner portion of the recess connected to opposing ends of a receiving antenna.

[0020] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the fluid is one of a saline solution, a therapeutic agent, blood, or a serum.

[0021] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, the first and second heating means are disposed on a bottom of the reservoir relative to a port or lid disposed above the first and second heating means.

[0022] In some such embodiments of the fluid heating system, wherein in a disengaged configuration, the charging means is physically isolated from the inward projection of the recess, and no electrical current is delivered between the first heating means and the second heating means.

[0023] Additional features and advantages of the disclosed solution warming container are described in, and will be apparent from, the following Detailed Description and the Figures. Thefeatures and advantages described herein are not all-inclusive and, in particular, many additional features and advantages will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art in view of the figures and description. Moreover, it should be noted that the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and not to limit the scope of the inventive subject matter.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1A illustrates a cross sectional view of a solution warming container, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure IB illustrates a face view of a solution warming container, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 2 illustrates a charger for a solution warming container, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 3A illustrates a cross sectional view of a solution warming container, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 3B illustrates a face view of a solution warming container, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 4 illustrates a charger for a solution warming container, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 5 illustrates a face view of a container omitting internal heating means, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The present disclosure provides a solution warming container, e.g., a fluid heating system, in which medical solutions, serums, and other fluids can be warmed to a preferred temperature. According to some embodiments, solution warming containers include an internal reservoir defined by exterior walls, in which a fluid may be disposed. A heating means may be disposed in the internal reservoir and submerged in the fluid and may include at least a pair of electrodes which are operable to warm the fluid when a current is delivered to the electrodes andsubsequently passed through the fluid. In various embodiments, electric power may be supplied to the heating means by direct contact, or magnetic induction. The solution warming container may also include a recess into which a compatible charging device may be inserted. The charging device may be configured to deliver current directly to the solution warming container via electrical contacts, or may induce a current in the solution warming device via magnetic induction.

[0032] Figure 1A illustrates a solution warming container 100, including an internal reservoir 112 defined by exterior walls 110, a first electrode 120A, a second electrode 120B (collectively electrodes 120), a first electrical contact 130A, and a second electrical contact 130B (collectively electrical contacts 130). The internal reservoir 112 is defined by the exterior walls 110, which further define a recess 135 in which the electrical contacts 130 are disposed. The exterior walls 110 may further include a separable portion, such as a lid 150. The internal reservoir 112 is configured to hold a fluid 114. In various embodiments, the fluid 114 may include one or more of a saline solution, a therapeutic agent, blood, or a serum.

[0033] According to some embodiments, the exterior walls 110 are constructed of a non- reactive, medical grade material, suitable for fluid containment. Such materials may include various hard plastics, acrylics, or other materials with high electrical resistance. In some embodiments, such materials include polyethylene or polypropylene. In some embodiments, such materials omit or otherwise do not include polyvinyl chloride. In some embodiments, such materials include plastic-coated or wax-coated paper or cardboard. In some embodiments, such materials may layered or laminated together to form a composite of several such materials, which may be secured together via wax, epoxy, resin, glue, or the like.

[0034] In various embodiments, the materials may totally omit or locally omit layers of conductive materials to ensure that power is conducted through the contacts 130 to the electrodes 120 without transmission to the rest of the system. In various embodiments, local omission may describe the removal or lack of a conductive layer in the recess 135, but inclusion elsewhere in the system. For example, a layer of aluminum may have a hole punched out that corresponds to the location where the recess 135 will be formed so that when assembled with the other layers to define the exterior walls 110, the aluminum layer is locally omitted from the recess 135 while being included elsewhere. In various embodiments, the local omission may include omission from the bottom surface, omission from the recess 135, omission from an area including the recess 135 and a surrounding 1 centimeter (cm) perimeter from the recess 135 on the bottom surface, or the like.In various embodiments, the locally omitted portion of a layer may be replaced with a non- conductive layer corresponding in thickness and cross-sectional shape to the local omission. In some embodiments, the local omission may be filled in by the adjacent layers that are mated to each other in the area of the local omission, but separated from one another by the conductive layer elsewhere in the container.

[0035] The construction of the external walls 110 provides rigid support for the container 100, thereby allowing the container 100 to hold a defined shape (e.g., a rectangular prism) and position various elements of the container 100 at different heights without having to rely on an external container or support system. The rigid construction of the container 100 also allow for substitution for various bagged medical solution delivery systems. Beneficially, as the shape of the container 100 does not deform during fluid delivery operations (like bagged solution delivery systems do as the amount of fluid therein decrease), the external walls 110 maintain consistent positions and offer a stable platform from which to dispense the fluid 114. In various embodiments, the container 100 includes heating means (e.g., the electrodes 120) that allow for pre-heating the fluid 114 before delivery, or concurrent heating of the fluid 114 during delivery.

[0036] According to some embodiments, the first electrode 120A is a phase electrode, or an anode. In such embodiments, the second electrode 120B is a neutral electrode or a cathode. The electrodes 120 are arranged proximately, but not contacting one another, on an interior surface of the internal reservoir 112. Each of the electrodes 120 is associated with a respective electrical contact 130, e.g., the first electrode 120A is electrically connected to the first electrical contact 130A, and the second electrode 120B is electrically connected to the second electrical contact BOB. During operation, the electrodes 120 transfer electric current via the fluid 114 contained within the internal reservoir 112. The electric current flowing through the fluid 114 between the electrodes 120 produces a heating effect in the fluid 114, and the heating effect is used to warm the fluid 114 to a desired temperature.

[0037] The magnitude of the heating effect on the fluid 114 corresponds to the amount of current flowing between the electrodes 120, e.g., a greater electric current results in more heat input to the fluid 114, and a duration for how long the current is applied. According to some embodiments, the solution warming container 100 is capable of warming a fluid 114 to temperatures of up to 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 degrees Celsius (C) or higher based on the body temperature of the biological subject. In various embodiments, the magnitude of thecurrent is configured such that the average temperature of the fluid 114 in the container cannot exceed a target temperature. In various embodiments, the charging device used to provide the current to the electrodes 120 includes a thermostat or temperature sensor that shuts off delivery of current once a threshold temperature is reached.

[0038] The distance between the electrodes 120 may correspond on the power capacity of the charging device (see Figures 2, 4), which may further correspond to the fluid volume of the internal reservoir 112. The distance between the electrodes 120 may be in the range of 1 millimeter (mm) to about 100 mm, which may correspond to fluid volumes of the internal reservoir 112 in the range of 100 milliliters (mL) to about 5000 mL. This disclosure further contemplates that the distance between the electrodes 120 may be standardized across embodiments of varying size and volume.

[0039] In some examples, the solution warming container 100 includes fluid ports 160 capable of facilitating fluid communication in and / or out of the solution warming container 100. The fluid ports 160 may be configured as inlet ports or outlet ports, for the purpose of filling the solution warming container 100 with fluid 114 or dispensing fluid 114 from the solution warming container 100. The fluid ports 160 may be configured to attach to various implements for the purpose of fluid transfer, such as tubes, fluid couplings, and valves. In some examples, the fluid ports 160 may be configured as valves. In some examples, the fluid ports 160 include either single use or reusable removable caps. In some embodiments, the fluid ports 160 are configured to accept a therapeutic agent for co-delivery with the fluid 114 held in the internal reservoir 112 to a biological subject.

[0040] In some examples, the electrodes 120 are placed on a “bottom” surface of the internal reservoir 112 relative to the preferred orientation of the solution warming container 100 during operation. By placing the heating means on a “bottom” of the solution warming container 100 for an intended orientation during operation, heat generated in the fluid 114 between the electrodes 120 may cause convection in the fluid 114, thereby bringing colder fluid 114 into contact with the electrodes 120. This convective effect helps to circulate thermal energy throughout the contained fluid 114 for a more even heating.

[0041] In some examples, the fluid ports 160 are positioned on the side walls of the solution warming container 100, closer to the “top” of the solution warming container 100 than the “bottom” of the solution container 100 where the electrodes 120 are located. In some examples, the fluid ports 160 are positioned on the side walls of the solution warming container 100, closerto the “bottom” of the solution warming container 100 than the “top” of the solution container 100, for example to allow for drainage or fluid weight to increase pressure on the delivery of the fluid 114 from the reservoir 112.

[0042] According to some embodiments, the solution warming container 100 includes a lid 150. The lid 150 may be configured to have a leak-proof, or otherwise watertight seal about the mating surface with the solution warming container 100, to thereby prevent fluid leakage when in a closed position, and provide access to the internal reservoir 112 when in an open position. In various embodiments, the lid 150 may include combinations of conventional structures such as deformable members to facilitate sealing, latches, hinges, handles, channels, threaded connections and the like. Although illustrated as including an entire surface of the solution warming container 100, this disclosure contemplates embodiments wherein the lid 150 occupies only a portion of a given surface of the exterior walls 110 of the solution warming container 100. In some examples, the lid 150 is oriented at the “top” of the solution warming container 100, relative to the electrodes 120 on a “bottom” surface of the internal reservoir 112.

[0043] Figure IB illustrates a view of the solution warming container 100 in which the recess 135 and electrical contacts 130 are more easily viewable. In some examples, the electrical contacts 130 are disposed on an external surface of the recess 135 in the exterior walls 110, and connected to the respective electrodes 120 via a wire traversing the exterior walls 110. In some examples, the electrical contacts 130 are inlaid within the exterior walls 110, and have sufficient thickness that on a first surface of a given electrical contact (e.g., I 30A and I30B) is flush with a surface of the recess 135, and a second surface of the electrical contact is directly connected with the respective electrode (e.g., 120A and 120B) by means of soldering, welding, or other electrically compatible means of attachment. This disclosure further contemplates embodiments in which a given electrical contact 130 and electrode 120 may be a single unified component.

[0044] Figure 2 illustrates a direct charging device 200 used to supply electric current to the electrical contacts 130. The charging device 200 includes a housing 210, in which the third electrical contact 230A and fourth electrical contact 230B (collectively charger contacts 230) are disposed. The form of the housing 210 is such that the extremities of the housing are dimensionally matched with the interior surfaces of the recess 135, such that when the charging device 200 is inserted into the recess 135, the first electrical contact 130 A is aligned with the third electricalcontact 230A and the second electrical contact 130B is aligned with the fourth electrical contact 23 OB.

[0045] When connected physically and electrically to the fluid container 100, the charging device 200 may be said to be in an engaged configuration, such that in the engaged configuration the charging device 200 is disposed at least partially within the recess 135, and the electrodes 120 and electrical contacts 130 are aligned with one another so that electrical power is delivered from the charging device 200 through the fluid 114 between the electrodes 120, thereby warming the fluid. In some embodiments, the charging device 200 has a disengaged configuration such that the charging device 200 is physically isolated from the fluid container 100 (e.g., unplugged and removed from the recess 135).

[0046] In the illustrated embodiment, the charging device is circular, which aligns with the unified semicircle-rectangle profile of the illustrated recess 135, although other correspondingly shaped elements are contemplated. This disclosure further contemplates embodiments wherein the charging device 200 and recess 135 employ conventional alignment structures (e.g., pins and holes, tabs and slots, non-circular matched forms, plugs, ports, magnets, and the like) to align the charger contacts 230 with the electrical contacts 130. The direct charging device 200 further includes a power cable as a means to receive current (e.g., from a wall socket or battery), but may also include a battery or other localized power source.

[0047] Figure 3 A illustrates an embodiment of the solution warming container 100 with a contactless electric connection, according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Much like the embodiments described in Figures 1A-1B, the solution warming container 100 illustrated in Figures 3A-3B may include fluid ports 160, a lid 150, exterior walls 110, a first electrode 120A, a second electrode 120B, a recess 135, and contain a fluid 114. Electric power is delivered to the electrodes 120 via an induced current in a receiver antenna 310.

[0048] Figure 3B illustrates an alternate view of the solution warming container 100 of Figure 3A in which certain features are more easily viewable, according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The receiver antenna 310 is a coil of wire, which is configured to interact with a magnetic coil (e.g., acting as a magnetic loop antenna), such as that of the magnetic charging device of Figure 4. When exposed to magnetic fields of a compatible magnitude and direction, a current is induced in the receiver antenna 310, of which a first end is electrically connected to the first electrode 120 A, and the second end of which is electrically connected to the second electrode120B. The electrodes 120 interact with the fluid 1 14 in the same manner as with direct current delivery embodiments of Figures 1A-1B to the electrodes, e.g., current is passed through the fluid 114 between the electrodes 120.

[0049] Figure 4 illustrates a magnetic charging device 400, including a magnetic coil 410, and similarly to the direct charging device 200, a housing 210 and a power cable 220. The magnetic coil 410 receives electric current from an outside source (e.g., a wall socket or battery), via the power cable 220. The magnetic coil 410 is configured to generate a magnetic field compatible with the receiver antenna 310 of the solution warming container 100 as current passes through the magnetic coil 410. The magnetic field generated by the magnetic coil 410 induces a current in the receiver antenna 310 when the magnetic charging device 400 is in sufficient proximity to the receiver antenna 310. The induced current is supplied to the electrodes 120 in the solution warming container 100.

[0050] When connected physically and electrically to the fluid container 100, the magnetic charging device 400 may be said to be in an engaged configuration, such that in the engaged configuration the magnetic charging device 400 is disposed at least partially within the recess 135, and the magnetic loop antenna 410 and the receiver antenna 310 are aligned with one another so that electrical power is wirelessly delivered from the magnetic charging device 400 generating a magnetic field configured to induce an electric current in the receiver antenna 310, which drives electric current through the fluid 114 contained in the reservoir 112 between the electrodes 120, thereby warming the fluid 144. In some embodiments, the magnetic charging device 400 has a disengaged configuration such that the magnetic charging device 400 is physically isolated from the fluid container 100 (e.g., unplugged and removed from the recess 135).

[0051] Although primarily discussed in relation to a heating means provided by a pair of electrodes 120, the present disclosure contemplates that heating pads, heating containers, heating baths, and the like may be combined with the described heating means to augment how quickly the fluid 114 is heated. Accordingly, the described container 100 may be provided without the electrodes 120 and contacts 130 in various embodiments, as is shown in Figure 5. In various examples, such embodiments without the heating means may include or omit the recess 135.

[0052] Certain terms are used throughout the description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to thesame feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not function.

[0053] As used herein, “about,” “approximately” and “substantially” are understood to refer to numbers in a range of the referenced number, for example the range of -10% to +10% of the referenced number, preferably -5% to +5% of the referenced number, more preferably -1% to +1% of the referenced number, most preferably -0.1% to +0.1% of the referenced number.

[0054] Furthermore, all numerical ranges herein should be understood to include all integers, whole numbers, or fractions, within the range. Moreover, these numerical ranges should be construed as providing support for a claim directed to any number or subset of numbers in that range. For example, a disclosure of from 1 to 10 should be construed as supporting a range of from 1 to 8, from 3 to 7, from 1 to 9, from 3.6 to 4.6, from 3.5 to 9.9, and so forth.

[0055] As used in the present disclosure, a phrase referring to “at least one of’ a list of items refers to any set of those items, including sets with a single member, and every potential combination thereof. For example, when referencing “at least one of A, B, or C” or “at least one of A, B, and C”, the phrase is intended to cover the sets of A, B, C, A-B, B-C, A-C, and A-B-C, where the sets may include one or multiple instances of a given member (e.g., A-A, A-A-A, A-A- B, A-A-B-B-C-C-C, etc.) and any ordering thereof. For avoidance of doubt, the phrase “at least one of A, B, and C” shall not be interpreted to mean “at least one of A, at least one of B, and at least one of C”.

[0056] As used in the present disclosure, the term “determining” encompasses a variety of actions that may include calculating, computing, processing, deriving, investigating, looking up (e.g., via a table, database, or other data structure), ascertaining, receiving (e.g., receiving information), accessing (e.g., accessing data in a memory), retrieving, resolving, selecting, choosing, establishing, and the like.

[0057] Without further elaboration, it is believed that one skilled in the art can use the preceding description to use the claimed inventions to their fullest extent. The examples and aspects disclosed herein are to be construed as merely illustrative and not a limitation of the scope of the present disclosure in any way. It will be apparent to those having skill in the art that changes may be made to the details of the above-described examples without departing from the underlying principles discussed. In other words, various modifications and improvements of the examplesspecifically disclosed in the description above are within the scope of the appended claims. For instance, any suitable combination of features of the various examples described is contemplated.

[0058] Within the claims, reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean “one and only one” unless specifically stated as such, but rather as “one or more” or “at least one”. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the term “some” refers to one or more. No claim element is to be construed under the provision of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f) unless the element is expressly recited using the phrase “means for” or “step for”. All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the various embodiments described in the present disclosure that are known or come later to be known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be encompassed by the claims. Moreover, nothing disclosed in the present disclosure is intended to be dedicated to the public regardless of whether such disclosure is explicitly recited in the claims.

Claims

CLAIMSThe invention is claimed as follows:

1. A fluid heating system, comprising: a fluid container, comprising: an internal reservoir, configured to contain a fluid; an external surface, defined around the internal reservoir and defining a recess; a first electrode and a second electrode, disposed within the reservoir; a first electrical contact disposed in the recess and electrically connected to the first electrode; and a second electrical contact disposed in the recess and electrically connected to the second electrode; and a charging device having a third electrical contact and a fourth electrical contact, wherein the charging device is matched with the recess, and has an engaged configuration, such that in the engaged configuration the charging device is disposed within the recess, and the first electrical contact is aligned with the third electrical contact, and the second electrical contact is aligned with the fourth electrical contact, and electrical power is delivered from the charging device to the first electrode, and through the fluid contained in the reservoir to the second electrode.

2. The fluid heating system of claim 1, wherein the charging device delivers sufficient electrical power to heat the fluid to 36 degrees Celsius (C).

3. The fluid heating system of claim 1, wherein the charging device has a disengaged configuration wherein the charging device is physically isolated from the fluid container.

4. The fluid heating system of claim 1, wherein the fluid container further comprises at least one fluid port defined through the external surface into the internal reservoir, wherein the at least one fluid port is configured as an inlet.

5. The fluid heating system of claim 1, wherein the fluid container further comprises at least one fluid port defined through the external surface and into the internal reservoir, wherein the at least one fluid port is configured as an outlet.

6. The fluid heating system of claim 1, wherein the fluid container further comprises a lid, configured to prevent fluid leakage in a closed position, and configured to provide access to the internal reservoir in an open position.

7. The fluid heating system of claim 1, wherein the fluid is one of a saline solution, a therapeutic agent, blood, or a serum.

8. A fluid heating system, comprising: a fluid container, comprising: an internal reservoir, configured to contain a fluid; an external surface, defined around the internal reservoir and defining a recess; a first electrode and a second electrode, disposed within the reservoir; and a receiver antenna, defined proximately to the recess and electrically connected to the first electrode and second electrode; and a charging device having a magnetic loop antenna; wherein the charging device is matched with the recess, and has an engaged configuration, such that in the engaged configuration the charging device is disposed within the recess, and the magnetic loop antenna is aligned with the receiver antenna, and the charging device wirelessly delivers power to the magnetic loop antenna, generating a magnetic field configured to induce an electric current in the receiver antenna, which drives electric current through the fluid contained in the reservoir between the first electrode and second electrode.

9. The fluid heating system of claim 8, wherein the charging device delivers sufficient electrical power to heat the fluid to 36 degrees Celsius (C).

10. The fluid heating system of claim 8, wherein the charging device has a disengaged configuration wherein the charging device is physically isolated from the fluid container.

11. The fluid heating system of claim 8, wherein the fluid container further comprises at least one fluid port defined through the external surface and into the internal reservoir, wherein the at least one fluid port is configured as an inlet.

12. The fluid heating system of claim 8, wherein the fluid container further comprises at least one fluid port defined through the external surface and into the internal reservoir, wherein the at least one fluid port is configured as an outlet.

13. The fluid heating system of claim 8, wherein the fluid container further comprises a lid, which is configured to prevent fluid leakage in a closed position, and configured to provide access to the internal reservoir in an open position.

14. The fluid heating system of claim 8, wherein the fluid is one of a saline solution, a therapeutic agent, blood, or a serum.

15. A fluid heating system, comprising: a fluid; a reservoir defined by a wall, wherein the fluid is disposed within the reservoir, wherein the wall defines a recess that projects inward to the reservoir on which a first heating means and a second heating means are disposed within the reservoir; and a charging means, having a mating feature matched to an inward projection of the recess, wherein in an engaged configuration with the reservoir, the charging means is at least partially disposed within the recess and delivers an electrical current between the first heating means and the second heating means through the fluid.

16. The fluid heating system of claim 15, wherein the charging means includes electrical contacts, each of the first and second heating means includes an electrode on an inner portion of the recess and an electrical contact on an outer portion of the recess.

17. The fluid heating system of claim 15, wherein the charging means includes an antenna, each of the first and second heating means includes an electrode on an inner portion of the recess connected to opposing ends of a receiving antenna.

18. The fluid heating system of claim 15, wherein the fluid is one of a saline solution, a therapeutic agent, blood, or a serum.

19. The fluid heating system of claim 15, wherein the first and second heating means are disposed on a bottom of the reservoir relative to a port or lid disposed above the first and second heating means.

20. The fluid heating system of claim 15, wherein in a disengaged configuration, the charging means is physically isolated from the inward projection of the recess, and no electrical current is delivered between the first heating means and the second heating means.

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