Patents by Inventor Klaus Wolf
Klaus Wolf has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 12178947Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for providing a dialysis solution and preferably a peritoneal dialysis solution comprising a reception container that can accommodate a solution volume that is intended for at least two treatments, wherein the apparatus has a plurality of extraction ports for extracting the dialysis solution from the reception container.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Peter Wabel, Robert Berlich, Marcus Breuninger, Birgit Staude, Matthias Rau, Klaus Wolf
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Patent number: 12181330Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for the automatic, weight-dependent filling of a hose system, in particular for a gravimetric cycler for peritoneal dialysis, having only one scale. The hose system includes at least three line sections for connection to at least one drainage bag, to at least one solution bag and to a patient. The method includes opening at least one bag valve and at least drainage: valve, and deriving a first opening duration of the valves from a weight of the solution bag measured by means of the scale and from at least one characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Manuel Hassler, Klaus Wolf, Peter Wabel
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Publication number: 20240396973Abstract: A medical system, comprising: a medical machine; and a gateway device configured to communicate with the medical machine to allow access to a network, the gateway device comprising a data allowance and limitation unit that is configured to limit communication between the medical machine and the network when the data allowance and limitation unit is in an open state, wherein the data allowance and limitation unit is placed in the open state when a plannable system event occurs, and wherein, while in the open state, the data allowance and limitation unit is placed in a closed state when an unplanned event occurs, thereby providing less limited communication between the medical machine and the network compared to the open state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Mihai Diga, Klaus Wolf, Stefan Perplies, Karsten Fischer, Johannes Thoelking
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Patent number: 12076473Abstract: A dialysis machine, in particular a peritoneal dialysis machine, has a heating device for heating a container containing a dialysis solution, in particular a peritoneal dialysis solution. The heating device is configured such that the heating of the dialysis solution by the heating device takes place non-uniformly at points.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Bernd Priessnitz, Peter Wabel, Manuel Hassler, Klaus Wolf
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Patent number: 12076471Abstract: The invention relates to a method of loading a medical device, in particular to a dialysis device, and preferably a peritoneal dialysis device, which comprises a device control and a user interface, wherein at least one fluid-filled container is connected to a corresponding interface of the device, wherein at least one property of the container is checked by the device before or during its connection and the measured value is compared with least one desired value stored in the device control.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Erik Griessmann, Klaus Wolf, Peter Wabel, Bernd Mohr
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Patent number: 12047456Abstract: A medical system, comprising: a medical machine; and a gateway device configured to communicate with the medical machine to allow access to a network, the gateway device comprising a data allowance and limitation unit that is configured to limit communication between the medical machine and the network when the data allowance and limitation unit is in an open state, wherein the data allowance and limitation unit is placed in the open state when a plannable system event occurs, and wherein, while in the open state, the data allowance and limitation unit is placed in a closed state when an unplanned event occurs, thereby providing less limited communication between the medical machine and the network compared to the open state.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignees: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Mihai Diga, Klaus Wolf, Stefan Perplies, Karsten Fischer, Johannes Thoelking
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Patent number: 11957822Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for performing peritoneal dialysis, the apparatus comprising means for delivering dialysis fluid to the peritoneal cavity of a patient, a measurement device for measuring the fluid pressure of the delivered dialysis fluid and/or the fluid pressure in the peritoneal cavity, i.e. the intraperitoneal pressure and/or any pressure related thereto, and a control unit operably connected to said means and the measurement device, wherein the control unit is configured to effect an inflow or outflow phase encompassing a series of fill-and-measurement or drain-and-measurement steps, each step comprising delivering a predetermined quantity of dialysis fluid to the peritoneal cavity or draining a predetermined quantity of dialysis fluid from the peritoneal cavity and subsequently measuring and recording a pressure value.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Paul Chamney, Peter Wabel, Klaus Wolf
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Publication number: 20240016990Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for automatically verifying correct setup of a blood treatment apparatus, in particular a gravimetric cycler for peritoneal dialysis having only one scale and a hose system, wherein the hose system comprises at least three line portions for connection to at least one drainage bag, at least one solution bag and a patient, wherein, by means of the scale, a change in weight of the solution bag and/or the drainage bag during a filling process of the hose system is detected and compared to an expected value. Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding blood treatment apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Klaus WOLF, Bernd MOHR, Manuel HASSLER
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Publication number: 20240007535Abstract: A medical system, comprising: a medical machine; and a gateway device configured to communicate with the medical machine to allow access to a network, the gateway device comprising a data allowance and limitation unit that is configured to limit communication between the medical machine and the network when the data allowance and limitation unit is in an open state, wherein the data allowance and limitation unit is placed in the open state when a plannable system event occurs, and wherein, while in the open state, the data allowance and limitation unit is placed in a closed state when an unplanned event occurs, thereby providing less limited communication between the medical machine and the network compared to the open state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Mihai Diga, Klaus Wolf, Stefan Perplies, Karsten Fischer, Johannes Thoelking
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Patent number: 11857494Abstract: The present invention relates to a peritoneal dialysis system comprising at least one peritoneal dialysis machine and at least one organization system that is configured to carry the peritoneal dialysis machine and/or one or more functional elements that are connected to the peritoneal dialysis machine or are connectable thereto, wherein the organization system can be folded for purposes of transport or storage and can be set up, starting from the folded state, into its functional state for the purpose of carrying out the peritoneal dialysis treatment, with the organization system having one or more carrier elements for carrying the peritoneal dialysis machine itself and/or the functional element or elements at least in its set up functional state.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Klaus Wolf, Manuel Hassler
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Patent number: 11612680Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis machine having a machine housing and having a heating receiver as well as having a plurality of solution bags is provided. The peritoneal dialysis machine furthermore has a hose set which is connected to the solution bags, wherein the plurality of solution bags are arranged in the heating pan and wherein the hose set does not have any heating bag into which the liquid draining from the solution bags runs.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Klaus Wolf, Sebastian Hoelzle
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Publication number: 20220387681Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for performing peritoneal dialysis, the apparatus comprising means for delivering dialysis fluid to the peritoneal cavity of a patient, a measurement device for measuring the fluid pressure of the delivered dialysis fluid and/or the fluid pressure in the peritoneal cavity, i. e. the intraperitoneal pressure and/or any pressure related thereto, and a control unit operably connected to said means and the measurement device, wherein the control unit is configured to effect an inflow or outflow phase encompassing a series of fill-and-measurement or drain-and-measurement steps, each step comprising delivering a predetermined quantity of dialysis fluid to the peritoneal cavity or draining a predetermined quantity of dialysis fluid from the peritoneal cavity and subsequently measuring and recording a pressure value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbHInventors: Paul CHAMNEY, Peter WABEL, Klaus WOLF
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Patent number: 11394784Abstract: A medical system, comprising: a medical machine; and a gateway device configured to communicate with the medical machine to allow access to a network, the gateway device comprising a data allowance and limitation unit that is configured to limit communication between the medical machine and the network when the data allowance and limitation unit is in an open state, wherein the data allowance and limitation unit is placed in the open state when a plannable system event occurs, and wherein, while in the open state, the data allowance and limitation unit is placed in a closed state when an unplanned event occurs, thereby providing less limited communication between the medical machine and the network compared to the open state.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignees: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Mihai Diga, Klaus Wolf, Stefan Perplies, Karsten Fischer, Johannes Thoelking
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Patent number: 11389579Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for performing peritoneal dialysis, the apparatus comprising means for delivering dialysis fluid to the peritoneal cavity of a patient, a measurement device for measuring the fluid pressure of the delivered dialysis fluid and/or the fluid pressure in the peritoneal cavity, i.e. the intraperitoneal pressure and/or any pressure related thereto, and a control unit operably connected to said means and the measurement device, wherein the control unit is configured to effect an inflow or outflow phase encompassing a series of fill-and-measurement or drain-and-measurement steps, each step comprising delivering a predetermined quantity of dialysis fluid to the peritoneal cavity or draining a predetermined quantity of dialysis fluid from the peritoneal cavity and subsequently measuring and recording a pressure value.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Paul Chamney, Peter Wabel, Klaus Wolf
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Patent number: 11369723Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis machine carries out of a peritoneal dialysis treatment having recurring cycles, the recurring cycles involving an inflow phase, a dwell period and a drainage phase for a dialysis fluid, wherein the peritoneal dialysis machine has a control unit and a measurement apparatus for determining the inflow rate and/or drainage rate of the dialysis fluid to and from a patient, wherein the control unit is configured to carry out a comparison between a time progression curve of the inflow rate and/or of the drainage rate determined by the measurement apparatus during the inflow phase and/or the drainage phase and a corresponding reference curve and to recognize on the basis of the comparison a disturbance in inflow and/or drainage of the dialysis fluid to and from the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Klaus Wolf, Peter Wabel
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Publication number: 20220159078Abstract: A medical system, comprising: a medical machine; and a gateway device configured to communicate with the medical machine to allow access to a network, the gateway device comprising a data allowance and limitation unit that is configured to limit communication between the medical machine and the network when the data allowance and limitation unit is in an open state, wherein the data allowance and limitation unit is placed in the open state when a plannable system event occurs, and wherein, while in the open state, the data allowance and limitation unit is placed in a closed state when an unplanned event occurs, thereby providing less limited communication between the medical machine and the network compared to the open state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Mihai Diga, Klaus Wolf, Stefan Perplies, Karsten Fischer, Johannes Thoelking
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Publication number: 20220130527Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for executing a sharing enabler of a registered medical treatment machine. The registered medical treatment machine is used in a shared medical treatment system. The method comprises the method steps: Providing a registration procedure for registering the medical treatment machine in the shared medical treatment system; Receiving an initiation request for initiating a medical treatment for a patient, being registered in the shared medical treatment system; Checking whether the received initiation request is valid by receiving a confirmation signal and if yes: Unlocking the medical treatment machine in reply to the received confirmation signal for use for the patient; Operating the medical treatment machine according to a treatment procedure in a sharing mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Christina I. Allegrini, Harvey Cohen, John Viero, Kirill Koulechov, Maria Millan-Galante, Matthew Buraczenski, Michael Thorwarth, Paul von Buenau, Shashikant Dattatraya Kalaskar, Stephen A. Merchant, Thomas Stahl, Thorsten Timm, Nina Muellers, Klaus Wolf, Erik Schumacher, Olaf Schermeier, Zdenek Cerman, Christopher Hauke
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Patent number: 11224682Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis machine has at least one mount for fixing one or more sections of a hose set for conducting a dialysis solution from and/or to a patient. A first pivot axle is provided about which the mount can be pivoted from a first position into a second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2016Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Sebastian Wieskotten, Peter Zeyher, Florian Guenther, Klaus Wolf
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Publication number: 20210023976Abstract: The present invention relates to a power-driven land, water or air vehicle for providing dialysis solution receptacles, in particular bags, filled with dialysis solution, with the vehicle having a tank for receiving dialysis solution or for receiving a component of a dialysis solution, a storage region for the dialysis solution receptacles to be filled, and a filling station that is in fluid communication with the tank and that is configured to fill the dialysis solution receptacles with dialysis solution or with a component of the dialysis solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbHInventors: Klaus WOLF, Zdenek CERMAN, Stefan WEISS, Moritz KEIM, Tim GLÄßER
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Publication number: 20210001030Abstract: The present invention relates to a peritoneal dialysis machine having means for carrying out a peritoneal dialysis treatment, wherein the machine has a drain line which is connected or connectable to the patient catheter and through which consumed dialysis solution is conducted into a drain, wherein the drain line does not open into a drainage bag and wherein the drain line is connected at an opening to a venting line by means of which the venting line can be vented, with a sterile filter being arranged in the drain line upstream of the opening and/or in the venting line and with a cut-off means by means of which the drain line can be cut off at times is provided in the drain line upstream of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbHInventors: Peter WABEL, Klaus WOLF, Stefan WEISS