Patents by Inventor Mark H. Lowe
Mark H. Lowe 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: 10456320Abstract: A device for providing thermal treatment to a patient's hand is provided. The device includes a therapy component for applying thermal therapy, compression therapy, or both; a sleeve for receiving the therapy device and sized and shaped to cover the patient's hand; and a hand support for supporting the patient's hand in a relaxed state.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: CoolSystems, Inc.Inventors: Mark H. Lowe, Tamara L. Schirrmacher, Bryan D. Huff
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Publication number: 20190133817Abstract: A multi-sectional therapy wrap can include a first wrap section joined to a second wrap section through a specialized junction that allows the wrap sections to overlap. The junction can also be divided into two portions to facilitate fluid flow between one wrap section and the other wrap section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Tamara L. HILTON, Mark H. LOWE, Bryan D. HUFF
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Publication number: 20180207025Abstract: A controlled temperature therapy system has a pump, a reservoir, and a therapy component. The reservoir has an inlet in communication with the therapy component and an outlet in communication with the pump. The reservoir may also include a baffle adjacent the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Mark H. LOWE, Krister BOWMAN, Joseph METRO
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Patent number: 9943437Abstract: A controlled temperature therapy system has a pump, a reservoir, and a therapy component. The reservoir has an inlet in communication with the therapy component and an outlet in communication with the pump. The reservoir may also include a baffle adjacent the outlet. The inlet may be a moveable inlet, a nozzle or include a flow directing surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: CoolSystems, Inc.Inventors: Mark H. Lowe, Krister Bowman, Joseph Metro
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Publication number: 20170216129Abstract: A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Mark H. LOWE, Krister BOWMAN
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Patent number: 9615967Abstract: A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: CoolSystems, Inc.Inventors: Mark H. Lowe, Krister Bowman
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Publication number: 20160128865Abstract: Therapy system for treatment of an animate body including core body cooling. The system includes a therapy wrap and a first therapy device for exchanging heat with the body. The system may include a second therapy device for delivering another therapy. The first therapy device may include a heat transfer device, a cooling or heating source, and a control unit. The heat transfer device may include a fluid bladder and a compressive bladder. The second therapy device may be an electric stimulation device. The therapy wrap is adapted to coordinate delivery of the thermal therapy and another therapy to the animate body. The therapy wrap may also be a sleeve for mounting components of the first and second therapy devices. Also disclosed are a method of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part and method of making the therapy system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Mark H. Lowe
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Publication number: 20160038336Abstract: A multi-sectional therapy wrap can include a first wrap section joined to a second wrap section through a specialized junction that allows the wrap sections to overlap. The junction can also be divided into two portions to facilitate fluid flow between one wrap section and the other wrap section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Tamara L. HILTON, Mark H. LOWE, Bryan D. HUFF
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Publication number: 20150150717Abstract: A device for providing thermal treatment to a patient's hand is provided. The device includes a therapy component for applying thermal therapy, compression therapy, or both; a sleeve for receiving the therapy device and sized and shaped to cover the patient's hand; and a hand support for supporting the patient's hand in a relaxed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Mark H. LOWE, Tamara L. SCHIRRMACHER, Bryan D. HUFF
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Publication number: 20140243939Abstract: A controlled temperature therapy system has a pump, a reservoir, and a therapy component. The reservoir has an inlet in communication with the therapy component and an outlet in communication with the pump. The reservoir may also include a baffle adjacent the outlet. The inlet may be a moveable inlet, a nozzle or include a flow directing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Mark H. LOWE, Krister BOWMAN, Joseph METRO
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Publication number: 20140142473Abstract: A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventors: Mark H. LOWE, Krister BOWMAN
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Patent number: 8715330Abstract: A controlled temperature therapy system has a pump, a reservoir, and a therapy component. The reservoir has an inlet in communication with the therapy component and an outlet in communication with the pump. The reservoir may also include a baffle adjacent the outlet. The inlet may be a movable inlet, a nozzle or include a flow directing surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: CoolSystems, Inc.Inventors: Mark H. Lowe, Krister Bowman, Joseph Metro
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Patent number: 8597217Abstract: A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: CoolSystems, Inc.Inventors: Mark H. Lowe, Krister Bowman
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Publication number: 20130012847Abstract: A patient therapy device for providing treatment to a patient. The therapy device improves conformance to a joint and adjoining body parts. The device includes an angle adjustment assembly for forming the device into one of a plurality of predefined angles. The predefined angles may correspond to a desired angle of a joint during treatment. Further disclosed is a device for assisting a user with applying the therapy device to a body part. Also disclosed are methods of administering a treatment to an animate body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: CoolSystems, Inc.Inventors: Mark H. Lowe, Tamara L. Schirrmacher
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Publication number: 20130013033Abstract: Therapy system for treatment of an animate body including core body cooling. The system includes a therapy wrap and a first therapy device for exchanging heat with the body. The system may include a second therapy device for delivering another therapy. The first therapy device may include a heat transfer device, a cooling or heating source, and a control unit. The heat transfer device may include a fluid bladder and a compressive bladder. The second therapy device may be an electric stimulation device. The therapy wrap is adapted to coordinate delivery of the thermal therapy and another therapy to the animate body. The therapy wrap may also be a sleeve for mounting components of the first and second therapy devices. Also disclosed are a method of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part and method of making the therapy system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: CoolSystems, Inc.Inventor: Mark H. Lowe
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Publication number: 20130006335Abstract: A thermal therapy system for providing thermal treatment to a body requiring treatment. The system may include a plurality of therapy wraps, each configured to exchange heat with the body. The therapy wraps may be secured to different locations on a substrate and unfurled onto a rigid board for supporting the body. A control unit may be configured to independently control the therapy wraps. The therapy wraps may have a plurality of layers. One of the layers is a heat exchange layer comprising a heat transfer device for exchanging heat with the body. One of the layers may be a compressive layer for applying a compressive force to the body. One of the layers may be a structural layer including a rigid structural member. Also disclosed are methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an animate body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: CoolSystems, Inc.Inventor: Mark H. Lowe
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Publication number: 20130006154Abstract: A therapy system including a control unit for treatment of an animate body. The system includes a therapy wrap including at least one heat transfer device adapted to exchange heat with the animate body and a control unit. The control unit includes an input device for receiving an input signal, a processor for determining a treatment protocol based on the received input signal, and a controller for administering treatment to the animate body using the therapy wrap based on the determined treatment protocol. Also disclosed are methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an animate body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: CoolSystems, IncInventor: Mark H. Lowe
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Publication number: 20120172774Abstract: A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Mark H. Lowe, Krister Bowman
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Publication number: 20110307038Abstract: A therapy system barrier. In various embodiments, the barrier is a liner sized to cover a surface of a housing having a control interface and at least one other face of the housing. In various embodiments, the therapy system barrier hinders proper operation of a related therapy system until the barrier is removed or modified. The barrier may interact with one or more therapy system components to hinder use of the involved therapy system component until a user performs a desired operation. When the barrier is in place, electrical and/or mechanical components of the device may be rendered at least partially inoperative. Also disclosed are methods of using the barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: CoolSystems, Inc.Inventors: DAVID R. STIEHR, Allison Mahan Sojka, Mark H. Lowe
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Publication number: 20110106023Abstract: There are provided thermal treatment system that utilizes a rotating coupling between a heating or chilling unit that provides a heat transfer fluid and a heat exchange bladder used to provide therapy to a mammal. The use of the rotating coupling permits the mammal to move about in a stall, assume a sleeping position or exercise while still receiving therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: Mark H. Lowe