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).

  • Publication number: 20230263696
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    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
  • Patent number: 11672725
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    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
  • Publication number: 20190151188
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    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
  • Patent number: 10219973
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 8920395
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Justin Alexander Long, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Carrie Ann Kauffman
  • Publication number: 20140276288
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20130190668
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Justin Alexander Long, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Carrie Ann Kauffman
  • Patent number: 8409156
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Justin Alexander Long, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Carrie Ann Kauffman
  • Publication number: 20120271255
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Richard Marvin Kazala, JR., Justin Alexander Long, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Carrie Ann Kauffman
  • Patent number: 8167856
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc
    Inventors: Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Justin Alexander Long, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Carrie Ann Kauffman
  • Publication number: 20090299308
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Marvin Kazala, JR., Justin Alexander Long, Robert Peyton Wilkes, Carrie Ann Kauffman