Patents by Inventor Carrie Ann Kauffman
Carrie Ann Kauffman 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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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: 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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Patent number: 8920395Abstract: A system for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a tissue site of a patient includes a reduced-pressure source for supplying reduced pressure, a fluid source for supplying a fluid, and a plurality of inflatable bladders for placing adjacent the tissue site. The inflatable bladders are operable to receive the fluid to expand from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The system also includes a plurality of chambers that are compressible. At least one of the plurality of chambers is disposed between a first inflatable bladder and a second inflatable bladder of the plurality of inflatable bladders.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Justin Alexander Long, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Carrie Ann Kauffman
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Publication number: 20140276288Abstract: 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: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: 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: 20130190668Abstract: A system for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a tissue site of a patient includes a reduced-pressure source for supplying reduced pressure, a fluid source for supplying a fluid, and a plurality of inflatable bladders for placing adjacent the tissue site. The inflatable bladders are operable to receive the fluid to expand from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The system also includes a plurality of chambers that are compressible. At least one of the plurality of chambers is disposed between a first inflatable bladder and a second inflatable bladder of the plurality of inflatable bladders.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Justin Alexander Long, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Carrie Ann Kauffman
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Patent number: 8409156Abstract: A system for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a tissue site of a patient includes a reduced-pressure source for supplying reduced pressure, a fluid source for supplying a fluid, and a plurality of inflatable bladders for placing adjacent the tissue site. The inflatable bladders are operable to receive the fluid to expand from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The system also includes a plurality of chambers that are compressible. At least one of the plurality of chambers is disposed between a first inflatable bladder and a second inflatable bladder of the plurality of inflatable bladders.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Justin Alexander Long, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Carrie Ann Kauffman
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Publication number: 20120271255Abstract: A system for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a tissue site of a patient includes a reduced-pressure source for supplying reduced pressure, a fluid source for supplying a fluid, and a plurality of inflatable bladders for placing adjacent the tissue site. The inflatable bladders are operable to receive the fluid to expand from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The system also includes a plurality of chambers that are compressible. At least one of the plurality of chambers is disposed between a first inflatable bladder and a second inflatable bladder of the plurality of inflatable bladders.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Richard Marvin Kazala, JR., Justin Alexander Long, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Carrie Ann Kauffman
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Patent number: 8167856Abstract: A system for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a tissue site of a patient includes a reduced-pressure source for supplying reduced pressure, a fluid source for supplying a fluid, and a plurality of inflatable bladders for placing adjacent the tissue site. The inflatable bladders are operable to receive the fluid to expand from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The system also includes a plurality of chambers that are compressible. At least one of the plurality of chambers is disposed between a first inflatable bladder and a second inflatable bladder of the plurality of inflatable bladders.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: KCI Licensing, IncInventors: Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Justin Alexander Long, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Carrie Ann Kauffman
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Publication number: 20090299308Abstract: A system for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a tissue site of a patient includes a reduced-pressure source for supplying reduced pressure, a fluid source for supplying a fluid, and a plurality of inflatable bladders for placing adjacent the tissue site. The inflatable bladders are operable to receive the fluid to expand from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The system also includes a plurality of chambers that are compressible. At least one of the plurality of chambers is disposed between a first inflatable bladder and a second inflatable bladder of the plurality of inflatable bladders.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Richard Marvin Kazala, JR., Justin Alexander Long, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Carrie Ann Kauffman