September 9, 2004 - Dialysis-related patents granted this week:

• 6,787,032 - Dialysis liquid preparing apparatus
  
  
  
• 6,786,884 - Bolus tip design for a multi-lumen catheter
  
  
  
• 6,787,039 - Amino acid composition for hemodialysis
  
  
  
• 6,786,875 - Medical device with shield having a retractable needle

Dialysis-related patent applications filed this week:

• 20040176813 - Feedback control of ultrafiltration to prevent hypotension
  
  
  
• 20040176686 - Apparatus and method for ultrasonic medical device with improved visibility in imaging procedures
  
  
  
• 20040175291 - Method for removal of viruses from blood by lectin affinity hemodialysis
  
  
  
• 20040173515 - Dialysis coupler assembly with joint members and hemodialysis system using same
  
  
  
• 20040175431 - Method and pharmaceutical composition for iron delivery in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients
  
  
  

[This message has been edited by Gary Peterson (edited 09-09-2004).]