Patents Assigned to Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA
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Patent number: 11990947Abstract: The invention relates to a communications device for non-electric communication between fluidically interconnected devices, the communications device being designed to be mounted in a position in a fluidic overall system formed by the fluidically interconnected devices and to receive and/or emit non-electric signals, in particular in the form of pressure or sound signals, the non-electric signals being transmitted via a line that fluidically interconnects the devices. The invention further relates to a method for non-electric communication between fluidically interconnected devices, the non-electric communication taking place preferably by means of pressure and/or sound signals via at least one line that fluidically interconnects the devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignees: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GmbH, FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG & CO. KGAA, VIVONIC GMBHInventors: Yahya Faroon, Patrick Bessler, Robert Lindemann, Jonas Hellhund, Arne Peters, Gerome Newport Fischer
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Patent number: 11759556Abstract: The present teachings generally include parabiotic dialysis systems and techniques. For example, the present disclosure includes parabiotic liver dialysis, e.g., for use in settings with limited resources. To this end, a parabiotic liver dialysis system may include a device having a semipermeable membrane with an average pore size that allows for the passage of albumin therethrough. In such a system, a first extracorporeal circuit may connect the device to the vascular system of a first animal (e.g., a liver patient), and a second extracorporeal circuit may connect the device to the vascular system of a second animal (e.g., a human with normal liver function), where the exchange of albumin therebetween is facilitated through the device. The present disclosure also includes various safety measures for parabiotic dialysis systems and techniques, such as biometric verification systems and techniques.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignees: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc., Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH, Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Stefan Weiss, Peter Kotanko, Roland Sander
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Publication number: 20230256152Abstract: The present invention relates to a detection arrangement, comprising: an actuation element, which is designed to be moved back and forth between at least one first and one second position; a fastening portion, which is designed such that the actuation element can be brought into contact with a tube; a spring element, which interacts with the actuation element such that the spring element exerts a force on the actuation element in the direction of the second position; a retaining element, which interacts with the actuation element such that the actuation element can be moved into the first position by means of the retaining element; and a control element, which is designed to detect at least one parameter of the actuation element and/or of the retaining element and evaluate same so that the control element, on the basis of this evaluation, provides information about the condition of the detection arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2021Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicants: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG & CO. KGAAInventors: Jonas HELLHUND, Gerome NEWPORT FISCHER
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Publication number: 20230233745Abstract: The present invention relates to a pump, comprising a pump actuator (2) having at least one electroactive polymer, as well as at least one return element (8, 9) which returns a displacement element (5) of the pump after a pump stroke to a defined position. The invention further relates to a metering unit and to a medical apparatus comprising such a pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicants: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Gerome NEWPORT FISCHER, Tobias STÖCKERL, Jonas HELLHUND
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Publication number: 20230225743Abstract: The present invention relates to a hemostasis band, comprising a band, preferably made from an elastic material, a pressure focusing element for focusing pressure generated by the band to hold a cannula in place at a cannulation point, wherein the band can be arranged in a loop and the size of the loop formed by the band is adjustable to at least one defined size by means of an external tool, such as a torque driver. Another aspect of the invention relates to a system of a hemostasis band and an external tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2020Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicants: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG & CO. KGAA, FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Pascal KOPPERSCHMIDT, Min HU, Ralf MUELLER, Pia DANIEL, David HANNES, Karen Granger BUTLER, Nadine KUBAT, Pari DATTA, Ben KUBLER
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Patent number: 11693489Abstract: Contactless operation of a medical device, such as a hemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) device, is provided via a mobile pointing apparatus and a receiving arrangement associated with the medical device. The mobile pointing apparatus includes a signal emitter for emitting an optical or electromagnetic signal, and the receiving arrangement associated with the medical device determines a pointing target of the mobile pointing apparatus relative to the medical device based on the signal emitted by the mobile pointing apparatus and triggers a function of the device based on the pointing target of the mobile pointing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignees: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH, Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co KGaAInventors: Christoph Hitzelberger, Waldemar Witt, Martin Pospiech
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Publication number: 20220321238Abstract: The invention relates to a communications device for non-electric communication between fluidically interconnected devices, the communications device being designed to be mounted in a position in a fluidic overall system formed by the fluidically interconnected devices and to receive and/or emit non-electric signals, in particular in the form of pressure or sound signals, the non-electric signals being transmitted via a line that fluidically interconnects the devices. The invention further relates to a method for non-electric communication between fluidically interconnected devices, the non-electric communication taking place preferably by means of pressure and/or sound signals via at least one line that fluidically interconnects the devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicants: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH, FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG & CO, KGAA, VIVONIC GMBHInventors: Yahya FAROON, et al., Patrick BESSLER, Robert LINDEMANN, Jonas HELLHUND, Ame PETERS, Gerome FISCHER
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Publication number: 20220299311Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of observing a changing surface by means of laser interferometry, in particular by means of laser speckle interferometry, wherein the changing surface is preferably a surface of a tube and the method is used to determine the pressure in the tube. A further aspect of the invention relates to a corresponding apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2020Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicants: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH, FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG & CO. KGAAInventors: David HANNES, Robert LINDEMANN, Jonas HELLHUND
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Publication number: 20210358608Abstract: A home dialysis machine network is provided that includes a home dialysis machine and one or more walk-up service centers. The walk-up service center can be equipped with a diagnostic tool, parts, or supplies for the home dialysis machine. Methods of maintaining a home dialysis machine are also provided as are service centers equipped with a transportation service or office, a diagnostics department, an education and training department, a consultation department, an exercise and spa department, an entertainment department, a sales department, a repair shop, a new technologies department, a pharmacy, and a doctor's office.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicants: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc., Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Stacy L. Blasberg, Zdenek Cerman