August 5, 2004 - Dialysis-related patents granted this week:

• 6,770,148 - Peritoneal dialysis solution containing modified icodextrins
  
  
  
• 6,770,055 - Universal catheter anchoring system
  
  
  
• 6,770,049 - Method of filling a tube system with a rinsing liquid and a tube system for use with this method

Dialysis-related patent applications filed this week:

• 20040152196 - Method for transforming kidney cells for use in a renal assist device
  
  
  
• 20040151596 - Matching or not matching flow rates in two flow paths
  
  
  
• 20040150525 - Material tracking, monitoring and management systems and methods
  
  
  
• 20040149656 - Method for filling and washing a filter for a dialysis machine
  
  
  
• 20040149645 - Dialyzer and method for manufacturing the same
  
  
  
• 20040152666 - Methods of reducing complications associated with peritoneal dialysis in patients with diabetes obesity and/or hyperlipidemia
  
  
  
• 20040149711 - Personal warming systems and apparatuses for use in hospitals and other settings, and associated methods of manufacture and use
  

[This message has been edited by Gary Peterson (edited 08-05-2004).]