May 27, 2004 - Dialysis-related patents granted this week:

• 6,740,244 - Near point of use laser water treatment systems and methods
  
  
  
• 6,740,044 - Blood-pressure monitoring apparatus for use in dialysis, and dialyzing apparatus
  
  
  
• 6,740,036 - Optical and ultrasound probe for monitoring blood volume changes
  
  
  
• 6,739,628 - Frangible hose connector

Dialysis-related patent applications filed this week:

• 20040102732 - Dialysis system for treatment of vulnerable patients and methods of use
  
  
  
• 20040099596 - Dialysis apparatus for treatment of vulnerable patients
  
  
  
• 20040099593 - Concurrent dialysate purification cartridge