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Home dialysis machine network including walk-up service centers

US11996187B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. · US

Inventors

Stacy L. Blasberg · Needham, US
Zdenek Cerman · Idstein, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 16, 2021
Grant date	May 28, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 5, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG16H70/20
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

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.

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