November 4, 2004 - Dialysis-related patents granted this week:

• 6,812,222 - Biocompatible aqueous solution for use in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
  
  
  
• 6,811,707 - Dialysis machine and method of checking the functionality of a dialysis machine

Dialysis-related patent applications filed this week:

• 20040220832 - Dialysis station
  
  
  
• 20040220484 - Method of measuring transcutaneous access blood flow
  
  
  
• 20040219061 - Membrane apparatus with enhanced mass transfer, heat transfer and pumping capabilities via active mixing
  
  
  
• 20040217057 - Device for preparing dialysate for a dialysis machine
  
  
  
• 20040217056 - Safety device for a blood treatment machine and a method of increasing the safety of a blood treatment machine
  
  
  
• 20040217055 - Use of recombinant albumin in dialysis after liver failure
  
  
  
• 20040220549 - Large diameter delivery catheter/sheath
  

[This message has been edited by Gary Peterson (edited 11-04-2004).]