Patents by Inventor Thomas Alan EDWARDS

Thomas Alan EDWARDS 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: 20240139404
    Abstract: A canister for use with a wound therapy system includes first and second compartments configured to receive and contain wound exudate, and an airflow pathway. The airflow pathway includes a planar region positioned between the first compartment and the second compartment, an inlet extending from a first end of the planar region at an obtuse angle relative to the planar region, an outlet at a second end of the planar region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Alan EDWARDS, Benjamin A. PRATT, Dominic NOLAN
  • Publication number: 20240108515
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing negative pressure to a tissue site are disclosed. Illustrative embodiments may include an apparatus or system for delivering negative-pressure to a tissue site, which can be used in conjunction with low-profile distribution components for wound therapy. Such apparatus may include a low-profile dressing interface or connector comprising at least two fluid pathways fluidly coupled to a recessed space of the connector, one for providing negative pressure to a tissue interface or manifold and the other for sensing the negative pressure within the recessed space adjacent the tissue interface. In some embodiments, a pressure-offloading layer may be disposed against at least one of the fluid pathways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Thomas Alan Edwards
  • Publication number: 20240099897
    Abstract: In some illustrative examples, a bridge suitable for treating a tissue site may include a bridge sealing member and one or more bridge wicking layers. The bridge sealing member may extend along a length of the bridge, and may define an internal passageway in fluid communication between a receiving end of the bridge and a transmitting end of the bridge. The one or more bridge wicking layers may be disposed within the internal passageway of the bridge sealing member. Other apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Justin Alexander Long, Benjamin Locke, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Thomas Alan Edwards, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Patent number: 11938263
    Abstract: This disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods related to therapy devices including pumps that are operable in multiple operating modes. An exemplary wound therapy device includes a pump configured to be worn by a user and a controller coupled to the pump and configured to transition the pump from operating in a first operating mode to operating in a second operating mode responsive to a pressure of the wound therapy device satisfying a first pressure threshold. The first operating mode is associated with a first drive voltage that is different from a second drive voltage associated with the second operating mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Solventum Intellectual Properties Company
    Inventors: Justin Alexander Long, Christopher Brian Locke, Thomas Alan Edwards
  • Publication number: 20240074914
    Abstract: An oxygen scavenging dressing includes a patient interface layer, an absorbent layer, a foam layer, an oxygen scavenging layer, and a film layer. The film layer is configured to seal with a patient's skin and define an inner volume within which the patient interface layer, the absorbent layer, the foam layer, and the oxygen scavenging layer are positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Thomas Alan EDWARDS, John R. HARPER, Christopher Brian LOCKE
  • Patent number: 11877911
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing negative pressure to a tissue site are disclosed. Illustrative embodiments may include an apparatus or system for delivering negative-pressure to a tissue site, which can be used in conjunction with low-profile distribution components for wound therapy. Such apparatus may include a low-profile dressing interface or connector comprising at least two fluid pathways fluidly coupled to a recessed space of the connector, one for providing negative pressure to a tissue interface or manifold and the other for sensing the negative pressure within the recessed space adjacent the tissue interface. In some embodiments, a pressure-offloading layer may be disposed against at least one of the fluid pathways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Thomas Alan Edwards
  • Patent number: 11864980
    Abstract: In some illustrative examples, a bridge suitable for treating a tissue site may include a bridge sealing member and one or more bridge wicking layers. The bridge sealing member may extend along a length of the bridge, and may define an internal passageway in fluid communication between a receiving end of the bridge and a transmitting end of the bridge. The one or more bridge wicking layers may be disposed within the internal passageway of the bridge sealing member. Other apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Justin Alexander Long, Benjamin Locke, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Thomas Alan Edwards, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Publication number: 20230390116
    Abstract: A treatment system for applying negative pressure therapy and fluid instillation treatment to a tissue site, particularly an abdominal tissue site, is disclosed. In some embodiments, the treatment system may include a dressing member, a plurality of fluid removal pathways, a fluid instillation matrix, a drape, a negative-pressure source, and a fluid instillation source. Instillation fluid may be delivered from the fluid instillation source to the tissue site through the fluid instillation matrix, and negative pressure may be communicated and fluid withdrawn from the tissue site through the plurality of fluid removal pathways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: David R. MERCER, James SEDDON, Braden King-fung LEUNG, Thomas Alan EDWARDS, Colin J. HALL, Benjamin A. PRATT, Tyler H. SIMMONS
  • Publication number: 20230270597
    Abstract: In some illustrative examples, a bridge suitable for treating a tissue site may include a bridge sealing member and one or more bridge wicking layers. The bridge sealing member may extend along a length of the bridge, and may define an internal passageway in fluid communication between a receiving end of the bridge and a transmitting end of the bridge. The one or more bridge wicking layers may be disposed within the internal passageway of the bridge sealing member. Other apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, Justin Alexander LONG, Benjamin LOCKE, Benjamin Andrew PRATT, Thomas Alan EDWARDS, Timothy Mark ROBINSON
  • Patent number: 11654056
    Abstract: In some illustrative examples, a bridge suitable for treating a tissue site may include a bridge sealing member and one or more bridge wicking layers. The bridge sealing member may extend along a length of the bridge, and may define an internal passageway in fluid communication between a receiving end of the bridge and a transmitting end of the bridge. The one or more bridge wicking layers may be disposed within the internal passageway of the bridge sealing member. Other apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Justin Alexander Long, Benjamin Locke, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Thomas Alan Edwards, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Patent number: 11534343
    Abstract: Apparatuses and dressing components for tissue treatment with negative pressure and methods of making and using the dressings and dressing components are disclosed. For example, an apparatus for managing fluid from a tissue site may comprise at least two fluid pathways formed along the length of the apparatus. The apparatus may have at least one hinge line spanning along the length of the apparatus between at the at least two fluid pathways, and the apparatus may be curved about the hinge line. Some examples of the apparatus may comprise multiple layers assembled in a stacked relationship, which may be bonded together using weld lines to define at least two fluid pathways along the length of the apparatus. In some examples, the apparatus may be curved about the weld lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Edwards, Christopher Brian Locke
  • Publication number: 20220395400
    Abstract: Dressings and kits for use in wound therapy and negative-pressure therapy comprising a manifold layer comprising porous open-cell liquid permeable foam and a polymer composition The polymer composition comprises a polymer and an active agent, such as collagen and oxidized regenerated cellulose. The foam may be felted. Methods of making and using the dressings are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Justin Alexander LONG, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Thomas Alan EDWARDS
  • Publication number: 20220370255
    Abstract: A dressing for an internal cavity may include a connector, a negative pressure pathway layer, an instillation pathway layer, a negative pressure manifold, and an instillation manifold. The negative pressure manifold can be disposed within the negative pressure pathway layer and the instillation manifold can be disposed within the instillation pathway layer. A proximate end of the negative pressure manifold can be fluidly coupled with a first channel of the connector. The proximate end of the instillation manifold can be fluidly coupled with a second channel of the connector. The negative pressure pathway layer and the instillation pathway layer can be configured to cooperatively form an inner volume therebetween. The inner volume may be configured to receive a space filler. The negative pressure pathway layer, the instillation pathway layer, and the space filler can be collectively configured to be positioned within the internal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Thomas Alan EDWARDS, Shannon C. INGRAM
  • Publication number: 20220339343
    Abstract: This disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods related to therapy devices including pumps that are operable in multiple operating modes. An exemplary wound therapy device includes a pump configured to be worn by a user and a controller coupled to the pump and configured to transition the pump from operating in a first operating mode to operating in a second operating mode responsive to a pressure of the wound therapy device satisfying a first pressure threshold. The first operating mode is associated with a first drive voltage that is different from a second drive voltage associated with the second operating mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Justin Alexander LONG, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Thomas Alan EDWARDS
  • Publication number: 20220304863
    Abstract: A dressing for a wound can include a body layer formed from an absorbent material. The dressing can also include multiple wicking cores disposed within the body layer. Each of the multiple wicking cores can be configured to provide a visual indication at a different state of liquid absorption in the body layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Justin Alexander LONG, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Thomas Alan EDWARDS
  • Publication number: 20220296435
    Abstract: A wound dressing includes a hydrophilic foam layer, a plurality of wicking strips, and a drape layer. The hydrophilic foam layer is configured to engage a wound bed and has a first side and a second side, the second side configured to face the wound bed. The plurality of wicking strips also have a first side and a second side, the second side configured to face the first side of the hydrophilic foam layer. The drape layer also has a first side and a second side, the second side configured to face the first side of the plurality of wicking strips. One or more of the plurality of wicking strips also have a removable tab, wherein the tab extends beyond a periphery of the wound dressing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Alexander WAITE, Thomas Alan EDWARDS, Justin Alexander LONG, Timothy Mark ROBINSON
  • Patent number: 11446049
    Abstract: A treatment system (100) for debriding an area of a tissue site is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a debridement tool (122) which may be fluidly connected to a negative-pressure source (116) and a fluid source (118). The system may also include a control unit for interfacing with an operator and for regulating the application of negative pressure and delivery of treatment fluid to the debridement tool. The debridement tool may include multiple fluid conduits for delivering and removing fluid to and from the tissue site, as well as a brush (128) for assisting with the removal of necrotic tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: KCl Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Thomas Alan Edwards
  • Patent number: 11432967
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may relate to devices, systems, and methods for providing negative-pressure therapy simultaneously to a plurality of tissue sites using a single negative-pressure source. For example, a fluid bridge may comprise a plurality of distal ends, each configured to interact fluidly with a tissue site. In some embodiments, each distal end may have an aperture. The bridge may also comprise a port for entry of negative pressure into the enclosed space of the bridge. In some embodiments, each distal end may comprise a one-way valve. The enclosed space of the fluid pathway between the distal ends and the port may be supported in some embodiments, to prevent collapse due to negative pressure and/or compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Thomas Alan Edwards
  • Publication number: 20220265477
    Abstract: A dressing includes a first manifold layer, a second manifold layer, a first barrier layer coupled to the first manifold layer, a second barrier layer coupled to the second manifold layer, a first fenestrated film layer coupled to the first manifold layer, and a second fenestrated film layer coupled to the second manifold layer. The first manifold layer and the second manifold layer are positioned between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer. The first fenestrated film layer and the second fenestrated film layer are positioned between the first manifold layer and the second manifold layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, James Killingworth SEDDON, Thomas Alan EDWARDS
  • Publication number: 20220265478
    Abstract: A dressing includes a barrier film layer, a wound contact layer coupled to the barrier film layer, and a plurality of felted foam strips positioned between the barrier film layer and the wound contact layer. Each strip provides a manifolding pathway. The barrier film layer and the wound contact layer include a central region and a plurality of peninsular projections extending therefrom in the shape of a hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, Thomas Alan EDWARDS