Patents by Inventor Blane Sanders
Blane Sanders 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: 11944772Abstract: A wound therapy device includes a wound dressing and a humidifier configured to deliver humid air to a wound site to which the wound dressing is applied. The humidifier may be a remote structure that is fluidly connected to the wound dressing applied about a patient's skin at a wound site. Alternatively, the humidified may be integrated with the wound dressing to define an integral, portable therapy device that may be worn by the patient. The wound therapy device may be a standalone wound treatment device, or may be used in conjunction with other wound treatment devices, such as, e.g., negative pressure wound therapy devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Solventum Intellectual Properties CompanyInventor: Teryl Blane Sanders
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Patent number: 11896733Abstract: According to an illustrative embodiment a method to promote healing of a wound is provided comprising contacting the wound with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative and gelatin. In another embodiment a wound dressing is provided comprising a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. In a further embodiment, a system is provided for treating a tissue site of a patient, the system comprising a reduced-pressure source to supply reduced pressure, a manifold to distribute reduced pressure to a tissue site and a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. Methods for producing such a system and scaffold are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Dmitry Zimnitsky, Jenny Finkbiner, Blane Sanders
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Publication number: 20230263696Abstract: A system and apparatus for promoting perfusion at a tissue site containing a sprain by applying a vacuum to intact skin extending over or surrounding the tissue site. The system and apparatus comprise a manifold formed from a porous material and configured to be disposed proximate the intact skin for distributing vacuum to the intact skin, and a sleeve adapted to cover the manifold and form a chamber containing the manifold to seal the manifold within the chamber between the sleeve and the intact skin. The system and apparatus further comprise a fluid coupling member adapted to deliver vacuum to the manifold for distribution to the intact skin. A method for applying vacuum to the intact skin of a tissue site is also disclosed and described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Larry Tab RANDOLPH, Christopher Brian LOCKE, James SEDDON, T. Blane SANDERS, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Lillian RAMOS, Carrie Ann KAUFFMAN, Marisa SCHMIDT, Jessica Ann RIVAS-BOSQUEZ, Chester EDLUND
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Patent number: 11672725Abstract: A system and apparatus for promoting perfusion at a tissue site containing a sprain by applying a vacuum to intact skin extending over or surrounding the tissue site. The system and apparatus comprise a manifold formed from a porous material and configured to be disposed proximate the intact skin for distributing vacuum to the intact skin, and a sleeve adapted to cover the manifold and form a chamber containing the manifold to seal the manifold within the chamber between the sleeve and the intact skin. The system and apparatus further comprise a fluid coupling member adapted to deliver vacuum to the manifold for distribution to the intact skin. A method for applying vacuum to the intact skin of a tissue site is also disclosed and described herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Inventors: Larry Tab Randolph, Christopher Brian Locke, James Seddon, T. Blane Sanders, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Lillian Ramos, Carrie Ann Kauffman, Marisa Schmidt, Jessica Ann Rivas-Bosquez, Chester Edlund
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Publication number: 20220203016Abstract: A wound therapy device includes a wound dressing and a humidifier configured to deliver humid air to a wound site to which the wound dressing is applied. The humidifier may be a remote structure that is fluidly connected to the wound dressing applied about a patient's skin at a wound site. Alternatively, the humidified may be integrated with the wound dressing to define an integral, portable therapy device that may be worn by the patient. The wound therapy device may be a standalone wound treatment device, or may be used in conjunction with other wound treatment devices, such as, e.g., negative pressure wound therapy devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicants: KCI Licensing, Inc., KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventor: Teryl Blane SANDERS
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Publication number: 20210338885Abstract: According to an illustrative embodiment a method to promote healing of a wound is provided comprising contacting the wound with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative and gelatin. In another embodiment a wound dressing is provided comprising a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. In a further embodiment, a system is provided for treating a tissue site of a patient, the system comprising a reduced-pressure source to supply reduced pressure, a manifold to distribute reduced pressure to a tissue site and a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. Methods for producing such a system and scaffold are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Dmitry Zimnitsky, Jenny Finkbiner, Blane Sanders
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Patent number: 11090409Abstract: According to an illustrative embodiment a method to promote healing of a wound is provided comprising contacting the wound with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative and gelatin. In another embodiment a wound dressing is provided comprising a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. In a further embodiment, a system is provided for treating a tissue site of a patient, the system comprising a reduced-pressure source to supply reduced pressure, a manifold to distribute reduced pressure to a tissue site and a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. Methods for producing such a system and scaffold are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: KCI Licensing, inc.Inventors: Dmitry Zimnitsky, Jenny Finkbiner, Blane Sanders
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Patent number: 11058453Abstract: Skin graft harvesting systems and methods are disclosed that utilize sensors to automate the harvesting of skin grafts or assist a user in deciding when the skin graft is ready to be harvested. Such systems and methods can reduce the burden of visual observation and ensure greater reliability and consistency of the grafts. The invention is particularly useful with harvesters that rely upon suction and/or heating to raise a plurality of small or “micro” blisters simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: KCI LICENSING, INC.Inventors: Benjamin A. Pratt, Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson, Kevin Higley, Tab Randolph, T. Blane Sanders
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Publication number: 20210145648Abstract: In some non-limiting examples, a system for stimulating tissue growth at a tissue site may include an interactive body including a body mass and a tissue contact surface configured to contact the tissue site. A plurality of struts and a plurality of voids may be exposed at the tissue contact surface, and may define a tissue interface pattern at the tissue contact surface. The tissue interface pattern may be configured to engage the tissue site and to create tissue deformation in combination with the body mass. Also provided are other systems, apparatus, and methods suitable for stimulating tissue growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: T. Blane SANDERS, Christopher Allen CARROLL, Hannah I. GROTHUES
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Patent number: 11006974Abstract: The present application relates to devices and methods for harvesting skin graft sheets. The present invention provides a blister raising device comprising a blade assembly for cutting a blister sheet and an array of protrusions configured to prevent a portion of skin at the donor site from blistering.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: KCI LICENSING, INC.Inventor: T. Blane Sanders
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Patent number: 10912861Abstract: Devices and methods for skin graft harvesting are disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, substrates for transplanting skin grafts are disclosed that include a soft-tack, biocompatible composition having a surface adapted to contact at least one excised skin graft and engage the graft for removal from a donor site. In another aspect of the invention, at least a portion of the skin-contacting surface of the substrate (or dressing) is porous to facilitate fluid transport into (or out of) the graft site during harvesting and/or transplantation. The substrates can also incorporate an absorbent component to capture fluids. The substrate can be a mesh or fabric or web, e.g. woven, knitted, nonwoven or molded. The substrate can be a mesh of biocompatible fibers, for example, cellulosic, polyolefins, polyurethanes, polyesters or polyamide fibers. In one embodiment the mesh is formed of cellulose acetate fibers and coated with a silicone gel, to imparted the desire degree of tackiness.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: KCI LICENSING, INC.Inventors: Kevin Higley, Bradley Jonietz, T. Blane Sanders
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Patent number: 10786595Abstract: According to an illustrative embodiment a method to promote healing of a wound is provided comprising contacting the wound with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative and gelatin. In another embodiment a topical composition is provided, which can be formulated as a homogenous mixture, such as a spray, mist, aerosol, lotion, cream, solution, oil, gel, ointment, paste, emulsion or suspension or applied on a carrier material, such as a bandage, gauze, foam, sponge, hydrogel, hydrocolloid, hydrofiber, occlusive dressing, adhesive composition or scaffold. Methods for producing such a topical composition and carrier material with the topical composition applied thereto are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Dmitry Zimnitsky, Jenny Finkbiner, Blane Sanders
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Publication number: 20200188182Abstract: In some non-limiting examples, a system for stimulating tissue growth at a tissue site may include a porous foam and a moisture barrier. The porous foam may include an exterior-facing surface, a tissue contact surface, and a plurality of struts positioned at the tissue contact surface. The plurality of struts may be configured to contact the tissue site and to create tissue deformation at the tissue site without the application of a reduced pressure. The moisture barrier may be configured to cover the exterior-facing surface of the porous foam and to trap moisture at the tissue site. Also provided are other systems, apparatus, and methods suitable for stimulating tissue growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicants: KCI Licensing, Inc., KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: T. Blane SANDERS, Christopher Allen CARROLL, Hannah I. GROTHUES
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Patent number: 10434227Abstract: A system for stimulating the healing of tissue comprises a porous pad positioned within a wound cavity, and an airtight dressing secured over the pad, so as to provide an airtight seal to the wound cavity. A proximal end of a conduit is connectable to the dressing. A distal end of the conduit is connectable to a negative pressure source, which may be an electric pump housed within a portable housing, or wall suction. A canister is positioned along the conduit to retain exudates suctioned from the wound site during the application of negative pressure. A controller for automated oscillation of pressure over time is provided to further enhance and stimulate the healing of an open wound. A power management motor control for varying pump drive frequency and managing a portable power supply is provided to increase battery life and improve patient mobility.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Boynton, Teryl Blane Sanders, Keith Patrick Heaton, Kenneth William Hunt, Mark Stephen James Beard, David M. Tumey, Larry Tab Randolph
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Publication number: 20190151188Abstract: A system and apparatus for promoting perfusion at a tissue site containing a sprain by applying a vacuum to intact skin extending over or surrounding the tissue site. The system and apparatus comprise a manifold formed from a porous material and configured to be disposed proximate the intact skin for distributing vacuum to the intact skin, and a sleeve adapted to cover the manifold and form a chamber containing the manifold to seal the manifold within the chamber between the sleeve and the intact skin. The system and apparatus further comprise a fluid coupling member adapted to deliver vacuum to the manifold for distribution to the intact skin. A method for applying vacuum to the intact skin of a tissue site is also disclosed and described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Larry Tab RANDOLPH, Christopher Brian LOCKE, James SEDDON, T. Blane SANDERS, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Lillian RAMOS, Carrie Ann KAUFFMAN, Marisa SCHMIDT, Jessica Ann RIVAS-BOSQUEZ, Chester EDLUND
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Patent number: 10219973Abstract: A system and apparatus for promoting perfusion at a tissue site containing a sprain by applying a vacuum to intact skin extending over or surrounding the tissue site. The system and apparatus comprise a manifold formed from a porous material and configured to be disposed proximate the intact skin for distributing vacuum to the intact skin, and a sleeve adapted to cover the manifold and form a chamber containing the manifold to seal the manifold within the chamber between the sleeve and the intact skin. The system and apparatus further comprise a fluid coupling member adapted to deliver vacuum to the manifold for distribution to the intact skin. A method for applying vacuum to the intact skin of a tissue site is also disclosed and described herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Larry Tab Randolph, Christopher Brian Locke, James Seddon, T. Blane Sanders, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Lillian Ramos, Carrie Ann Kauffman, Marisa Schmidt, Jessica Ann Rivas-Bosquez, Chester Edlund
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Publication number: 20190038303Abstract: Skin graft harvesting systems and methods are disclosed that utilize sensors to automate the harvesting of skin grafts or assist a user in deciding when the skin graft is ready to be harvested. Such systems and methods can reduce the burden of visual observation and ensure greater reliability and consistency of the grafts. The invention is particularly useful with harvesters that rely upon suction and/or heating to raise a plurality of small or “micro” blisters simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Benjamin A. Pratt, Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson, Kevin Higley, Tab Randolph, T. Blane Sanders
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Publication number: 20180368870Abstract: The present application relates to devices and methods for harvesting skin graft sheets. The present invention provides a blister raising device comprising a blade assembly for cutting a blister sheet and an array of protrusions configured to prevent a portion of skin at the donor site from blistering.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventor: T. Blane SANDERS
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Publication number: 20180333516Abstract: According to an illustrative embodiment a method to promote healing of a wound is provided comprising contacting the wound with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative and gelatin. In another embodiment a wound dressing is provided comprising a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. In a further embodiment, a system is provided for treating a tissue site of a patient, the system comprising a reduced-pressure source to supply reduced pressure, a manifold to distribute reduced pressure to a tissue site and a scaffold coated with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative. Methods for producing such a system and scaffold are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Dmitry ZIMNITSKY, Jenny FINKBINER, Blane SANDERS
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Publication number: 20180221549Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed to a system and method for administering reduced pressure at a tissue site. The apparatus includes a reduced pressure source. The reduced pressure source generates a reduced pressure. The apparatus includes a tube having a plurality of lumens. The plurality of lumens includes at least one collection lumen. The reduced pressure source applies the reduced pressure to the tissue site through the plurality of lumens such that the at least one collection lumen receives fluid from the tissue site. The at least one collection lumen stores the fluid received from the tissue site.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: T. Blane SANDERS, Keith Patrick HEATON, Ian James HARDMAN, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Mark Stephen James BEARD, Jonathan Paul JAEB, Kristine M. KIESWETTER, Royce W. JOHNSON, Shannon C. INGRAM