August 3, 2006 - Dialysis-related patents granted this week:

• 7,083,719 - Medical system including vented tip protector
  
  
• 7,083,653 - Implantable human kidney replacement unit
  
  
• 7,083,648 - Tissue lockable connecting structures
  
  
• 7,083,605 - Connector system for sterile connection

Dialysis-related patent applications filed this week:

• 20060173395 - Set for blood processing