Patents Assigned to KCI Medical Resources Unlimited Company
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Patent number: 10357404Abstract: A wound dressing member is provided for use in a vacuum bandage connected to a vacuum source. The wound dressing member is also provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The wound dressing member includes a wound facing surface adapted to be in contact with and generally conform to the wound surface and a plurality of discrete holes formed in the wound facing surface. The member further includes a port configured to communicate with the vacuum source and with each hole formed in the wound facing surface. The wound dressing member further includes a stand-off having interconnected portions coupled to the wound facing surface and configured to provide a space between the wound facing surface and the wound surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: KCI Medical Resources Unlimited CompanyInventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko, James R. Risk, Jr.
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Patent number: 10179072Abstract: A wound care bandage for treating a wound is provided. The bandage includes an SIS layer to be placed on the wound surface and a cover to be placed over the wound. The bandage further includes a structure to provide a vacuum space. A method for promoting wound healing is further provided. The method includes applying the above-mentioned wound care bandage to the wound and creating a vacuum in the vacuum space to draw blood controllably from the wound into the SIS layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: KCI Medical Resources Unlimited CompanyInventor: Arthur C. Coffey
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Patent number: 10045886Abstract: A wound dressing member is provided for use in a vacuum bandage connected to a vacuum source. The wound dressing member is also provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The wound dressing member includes a wound facing surface adapted to be in contact with and generally conform to the wound surface and a plurality of discrete holes formed in the wound facing surface. The member further includes a port configured to communicate with the vacuum source and with each hole formed in the wound facing surface. The wound dressing member further includes a stand-off having interconnected portions coupled to the wound facing surface and configured to provide a space between the wound facing surface and the wound surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: KCI Medical Resources Unlimited CompanyInventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko, James R. Risk, Jr.
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Patent number: 9925091Abstract: A wound care bandage for treating a wound is provided. The bandage includes an SIS layer to be placed on the wound surface and a cover to be placed over the wound. The bandage further includes a structure to provide a vacuum space. A method for promoting wound healing is further provided. The method includes applying the above-mentioned wound care bandage to the wound and creating a vacuum in the vacuum space to draw blood controllably from the wound into the SIS layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: KCI Medical Resources Unlimited CompanyInventor: Arthur C. Coffey
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Patent number: 9844471Abstract: A vacuum bandage is provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The bandage is connectable to a vacuum source and includes a wound dressing member having a wound contacting surface, a top surface, and a port configured for communication with the vacuum source. The wound dressing member further includes holes in the wound contacting surface configured for communication with the wound surface of the wound and a passageway between the port and each hole. The vacuum bandage further includes a pack adjacent to the top surface of the member. The pack may include an aperture positioned about the port.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: KCI Medical Resources Unlimited CompanyInventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko
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Patent number: 9554945Abstract: A wound care bandage for treating a wound is provided. The bandage includes an SIS layer to be placed on the wound surface and a cover to placed over the wound. The bandage further includes a structure to provide a vacuum space. A method for promoting wound healing is further provided. The method includes applying the above-mentioned wound care bandage to the wound and creating a vacuum in the vacuum space to draw blood controllably from the wound into the SIS layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: KCI Medical Resources Unlimited CompanyInventor: Arthur C. Coffey